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Event:
BFF 44: Willis vs. Badass
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Malachi swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malachi thinking.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malachi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov slips under a jab from Malachi.
Malachi misses with a right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov cracks Malachi with a good jab.
Malachi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Malachi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malachi throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malachi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malachi misses with a left hand
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Malachi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov looks to land a combination. Malachi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Volkov moves away from the strike by Malachi.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Malachi misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malachi moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malachi misses with a body punch
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Malachi throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Malachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Malachi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malachi misses with an uppercut
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Malachi should have avoided that one.
Malachi throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Volkov digs a good body shot into Malachi's ribs.
Malachi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Malachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malachi.
It looked like Volkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volkov slips a straight right by Malachi.
Malachi misses the shot to the body.
Malachi misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi.
Malachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Malachi throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malachi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Malachi misses with a hook.
Malachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Malachi misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malachi throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malachi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Malachi throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malachi misses with a right hand
and Malachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malachi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malachi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malachi throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Malachi misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Malachi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi misses with a right hand
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Malachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malachi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov sizes up Malachi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malachi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malachi throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malachi misses the shot to the body.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Malachi misses with a right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T5#
Volkov throws a hook but Malachi avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
Malachi swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Malachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malachi throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Malachi missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malachi throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malachi under the eye.
Malachi misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Malachi misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut. #T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malachi takes one to the side of the head.
Malachi misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Malachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov slips under a jab from Malachi.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Malachi off the ropes and back into range.
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Malachi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malachi swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malachi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T7#
Malachi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Malachi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Malachi throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Malachi throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malachi misses with a hook
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.#T8#
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malachi misses with a hook
and Malachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jair Malachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov lunges at Malachi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malachi's hand.
Malachi looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Malachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malachi misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malachi misses with a body shot
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Malachi is rocked!#T9#
Malachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov slips a straight right by Malachi.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Volkov slips under a jab from Malachi.
Malachi ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A little jabbing left from Malachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malachi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malachi misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Malachi is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Malachi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Malachi throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Malachi right on the button. Malachi goes down! Volkov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Volkov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Volkov!
A victorious Test Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jasrai gets a takedown into half guard.
Malachi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jasrai is controlling the pace.
Malachi wants to improve his position but Jasrai is controlling well.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malachi gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasrai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jasrai looking to pass the guard.
Jasrai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Jasrai wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Malachi working for a triangle but Jasrai defends it easily.
Jasrai wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving.
Jasrai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jasrai is pressing down on Malachi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malachi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jasrai is looking for a kimura but Malachi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jasrai to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jasrai wants to take a breather but Malachi is having none of it.
Jasrai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Malachi's thigh. Malachi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
Jasrai passes into half guard.
Jasrai is pressing down on Malachi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malachi is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malachi is controlling Jasrai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malachi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jasrai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jasrai's back!#T3##SUB2#
Malachi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jasrai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jasrai for a finish.
Malachi doesn't have the hooks in and Jasrai manages to turn into his guard.
Jasrai tries to free his leg and advance position but Malachi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jasrai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malachi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jasrai has managed to get both his arms back between Malachi's legs - danger averted.
Jasrai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jasrai postures up.
Jasrai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Jasrai trying to control the position but Malachi is working away. #SUB#
Jasrai tries for a kimura but Malachi is defending well.
Jasrai slows the pace down.
Jasrai wants to control but Malachi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jasrai tries for a kimura but Malachi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonor Jasrai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Malachi as Jasrai shoots in.
Jasrai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Malachi gets caught flat footed, as Jasrai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jasrai forces his way into half guard.
Malachi is not content to let Jasrai control the position.
Jasrai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malachi can do to turn this around?
Jasrai trying to pass the guard but Malachi defending well.
Jasrai is looking to stall here but Malachi recovers full guard.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Jasrai is pushing down on Malachi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malachi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jasrai has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Jasrai is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Malachi as he works his way to full guard.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
Jasrai advances to half guard.
Malachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonor Jasrai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jasrai moves nicely into side control.
Malachi is trying to control Jasrai's posture but Jasrai avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Jasrai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malachi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jasrai's guard! Nice work there by Malachi!
Malachi passes Jasrai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jasrai wants to get back to full guard.
Malachi wants to free his trapped foot but Jasrai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malachi passes to full mount!
Malachi fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Malachi looking to control but Jasrai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jasrai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Malachi has control of Jasrai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasrai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jasrai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasrai regains half guard.
Jasrai is looking to control Malachi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jasrai avoid being mounted?
Jasrai is refusing to be controlled, as Malachi sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Malachi is looking for a kimura but Jasrai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malachi to get the leverage.
Jasrai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Jasrai keeping moving, preventing Malachi from controlling successfully.
Jasrai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Sonor Jasrai 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jasrai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malachi trying to control the position.
Malachi keeping full guard, as Jasrai tries to pass.
Malachi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jasrai controls the pace.
Jasrai stopping the sweep attempt from Malachi.
Jasrai wants to pass the guard but Malachi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasrai advances position into side control!
Malachi is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Malachi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jasrai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malachi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jasrai seems to be working for a kimura but Malachi defends the submission attempt.
Jasrai wants to pass to mount but Malachi is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Jasrai seems content to control.
Malachi trying to control here.
Malachi wants to improve his position but Jasrai is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malachi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jasrai pushes down on Malachi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malachi is in trouble now - Jasrai has advanced to mount!
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is having none of it.
Malachi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Malachi gets back to half guard.
Malachi wants to get back to full guard.
Jasrai wants to pass the guard but Malachi is defending well.
Malachi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jasrai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malachi tries to get to full guard but Jasrai has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jasrai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malachi defends it well.
Malachi is in trouble now - Jasrai has advanced to mount!
Jair Malachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is having none of it.
Malachi tries to hold on but Jasrai postures up.
Jasrai wants to control the pace but Malachi is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jasrai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Malachi has worked his arm free - good work by Malachi!
Sonor Jasrai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jasrai trying to control the position but Malachi is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonor Jasrai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jasrai, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonor Jasrai!
After the fight, Sonor Jasrai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds V
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Malachi misses.
Malachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malachi cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malachi.
#TD#
Jacobs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malachi quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Malachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malachi looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malachi.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malachi misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Jacobs's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Jacobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jacobs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Malachi stops Jacobs from passing to mount.
Jacobs controls the position.
Jacobs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malachi's legs.
Malachi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Malachi struggling a bit here.#T3#
Malachi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Malachi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malachi wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Malachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malachi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jacobs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Malachi seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Malachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Malachi is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Malachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malachi trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jair Malachi 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#
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malachi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi.
Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way.
Malachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Malachi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Malachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to counter by clinching up but Malachi breaks away and moves out of range.
Malachi cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi.#TD#
Malachi tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malachi trying to control here.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Malachi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs prevents Malachi from improving his position.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Malachi scores with a punch to the head.
Malachi misses with a looping right.
Jair Malachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs slips a jab from Malachi.
Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way.
Malachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Malachi tries to get set, Jacobs tries to push him back and clinch up but Malachi manages to avoid the attempt.
Malachi misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi.
Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Malachi counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malachi tries to work over Jacobs's front leg with a kick but Jacobs checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Malachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
Jacobs defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Malachi misses with a few strikes there.
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malachi stuns Jacobs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Malachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jair Malachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
A big right from Malachi misses.
Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Malachi and move into the clinch.
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.#T1#
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi.
Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Malachi and move into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malachi swivels and escapes.
Malachi misses with a hook.
Malachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Malachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malachi throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malachi avoids it really well and circles away.
Malachi throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.#TD#
Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malachi did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs controlling the action here. #T3#
Jacobs is keen to just control but Malachi is a slippery customer.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
Malachi is looking to improve his position.
Malachi works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Malachi pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Jair Malachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malachi with a hook.
Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Malachi.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Glen Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jair Malachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Malachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malachi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Malachi!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds I
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Malachi throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Miocic misses.
Miocic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miocic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Malachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malachi misses with a looping right.
Malachi misses with an uppercut.
Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malachi.
Miocic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malachi. Miocic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miocic ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
Malachi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miocic.
Malachi is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Malachi misses with a looping left.
Miocic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malachi throws a hook to the side of Miocic's head but Miocic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malachi throws out a loose jab but Miocic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malachi sizes up Miocic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miocic defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Miocic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miocic.
Jair Malachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malachi misses with a wild body shot.
Malachi connects with a body shot that sends Miocic's belly button to the back.
Malachi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Malachi misses with a hook. Miocic ducked under it nicely.
Miocic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miocic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miocic throws out a counter right but Malachi avoids it with no problem.
Miocic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miocic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malachi counters with a straight right hand.
Malachi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miocic defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Miocic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt
and Malachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jair Malachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.#T3#
Miocic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miocic tried to score with a low kick but Malachi checks it.
Miocic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miocic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi looks to land a right hand but Miocic moved out of range.
Malachi misses with a head kick.
Miocic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miocic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jair Malachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Malachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Miocic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miocic ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
A countering left hand to the body from Miocic misses.
Miocic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malachi is fending him off so far but Miocic persists. Nope, Malachi circles away and we're back to standing.
Malachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Malachi finds it's target.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt - Malachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malachi is looking to counter punch.
Malachi throws a hook to the side of Miocic's head but Miocic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malachi throws the left hand but Miocic avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Malachi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miocic looks for a takedown but Malachi sprawls well.
Malachi misses with a straight right.
Miocic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malachi with a body shot.
Miocic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Malachi misses.
A swing and a miss from Malachi.
Malachi throws a lazy right hand but Miocic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Malachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Miocic saw that one coming.#T1#
Malachi throws out a loose jab but Miocic uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Miocic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Malachi. That snapped Miocic's head back.
Malachi misses with a hook.
Miocic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jair Malachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Malachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miocic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Miocic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Malachi has got the better of the exchanges.
Malachi throws the left hand but Miocic avoids the punch easily.
Miocic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malachi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miocic! But no joy.
Miocic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malachi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Malachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miocic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miocic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miocic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malachi with a body shot.
Malachi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malachi just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Miocic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miocic landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malachi has momentary wrist control but Miocic slips an elbow through the middle.
Miocic is working Malachi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miocic with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malachi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malachi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Miocic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
Malachi can't keep his opponent in guard - Miocic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miocic drops an elbow to the side of Malachi's head.
Miocic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malachi tries to get to full guard but Miocic has control of the leg.
Malachi trying to hold on to Miocic's head to control him but Miocic postures up.
Miocic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malachi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miocic controlling the action here. #T4#
Miocic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malachi tries to roll over but Miocic keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Miocic. #SUB#
Malachi actively working from the bottom here.
Miocic lands strikes from half guard.
Malachi is looking for a sweep. Miocic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic scores with a big shot! Malachi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Malachi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Miocic!
After winning the bout, Stipe Miocic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KONFLIKT XVI
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Boyka cracks a nice hook into Malachi's ribs.
Boyka slips a straight right by Malachi.
Boyka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malachi sprawls and moves away.
Malachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boyka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyka connects with a looping right hand.
Boyka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyka misses with a wild combination.
Boyka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malachi momentarily.
Malachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boyka lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malachi misses with a straight left.
Boyka misses with a kick to the body.
Boyka scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Jair Malachi has been cut.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malachi.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Malachi swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Boyka.
Boyka sizes up Malachi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Malachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boyka works Malachi's body with a nice hook.
Malachi throws a looping overhand right but Boyka ducks down to avoid it.
Boyka scores with a jab to the head.
Boyka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi.
Nice uppercut there from Boyka.#ROC#
Malachi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malachi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malachi is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyka finish him?
Boyka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malachi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Boyka just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Malachi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuri Boyka!
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Event:
Combate 1: Retorna
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
La Rosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Malachi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killroy La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malachi avoids the head kick by La Rosa.
Malachi slaps away a takedown attempt from La Rosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malachi lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Killroy La Rosa has been cut.#CL#
La Rosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Malachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Rosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Malachi.
Malachi throws a jab when La Rosa was well out of range.
La Rosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
La Rosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malachi sprawls well. Malachi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killroy La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malachi avoids the head kick by La Rosa.
Malachi thuds his right hand into La Rosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malachi cracks La Rosa with an open hand slap.
La Rosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malachi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Rosa somewhat.#T1#
La Rosa throws a head kick that misses
and Malachi counters with a straight right hand.
La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malachi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Rosa throws a head kick that misses.
La Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Malachi tries to sprawl out of it but La Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malachi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malachi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops La Rosa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! La Rosa looks to clinch but Malachi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! La Rosa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jair Malachi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Malachi catches Dideiro right on the button with a cross.
Malachi swings for the body but Dideiro moves out of range.
Malachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dideiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malachi stuns Dideiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dideiro walks into a left hand.
Malachi misses with a body shot.
Dideiro is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dideiro's head.
Dideiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Malachi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malachi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dideiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dideiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dideiro avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Dideiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malachi sprawls and moves away.
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Dideiro tries for a takedown but Malachi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dideiro tries for a takedown but Malachi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dideiro shoots and misses
and Malachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dideiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malachi.
Malachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Malachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dideiro fails with the takedown.
Dideiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dideiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi.
Dideiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malachi.
Malachi cracks Dideiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malachi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dideiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Malachi throws a looping overhand right but Dideiro ducks down to avoid it.
Dideiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Malachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dideiro's head.
Malachi lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dideiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Dideiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dideiro is defended easily by Malachi.
Dideiro closes the distance and clinches up with Malachi, looking for a takedown. Dideiro pushes Malachi against the cage but Malachi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malachi misses with a hook.
Malachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dideiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dideiro is just out of range.
Malachi throws a shot from downtown. Dideiro moves away and avoids it.
Dideiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malachi.
Malachi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dideiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Malachi throws a shot from downtown. Dideiro moves away and avoids it.
Dideiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Malachi tries to sprawl out of it but Dideiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malachi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malachi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dideiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malachi pinned against the cage. Malachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malachi scores with a body shot.
Malachi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malachi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Dideiro.#T4#
Malachi misses with a hook.
Dideiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dideiro walks into a left hand.
Malachi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dideiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malachi throws a shot from downtown. Dideiro moves away and avoids it.
Malachi lands a slapping body shot.
Malachi misses with a looping right.
Malachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dideiro throws out the jab.
Dideiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dideiro tries to move into range but Malachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Malachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dideiro.
Dideiro shoots for a takedown but Malachi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malachi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Dideiro has been cut.
Jair Malachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Malachi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Malachi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dideiro'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.
#R2#
Dideiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malachi.
Dideiro attempts a counter takedown but Malachi avoids it well and moves away.
Malachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dideiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malachi.
Dideiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dideiro walks into a left hand.
Jair Malachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Dideiro with that takedown attempt.
Malachi throws out a counter right but Dideiro avoids it with no problem.
Malachi throws a shot from downtown. Dideiro moves away and avoids it.
Dideiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malachi sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dideiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thiago Dideiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dideiro fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malachi! But no joy.
Malachi looks to land a left hand but Dideiro moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Dideiro has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dideiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dideiro misses with a takedown attempt - Malachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dideiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malachi sprawls well. Malachi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dideiro gets slowly back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dideiro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dideiro misses with a takedown attempt - Malachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malachi jabs at Dideiro's body.#T2#
Malachi scores with a jab to the head.
Malachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malachi, as that shot connected.
Malachi lands a jab to Dideiro's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Malachi. No joy for Dideiro on that attempt.
Malachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dideiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Dideiro defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Dideiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dideiro at a distance.
Malachi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dideiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dideiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malachi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Malachi misses the jab.
Malachi clobbers Dideiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malachi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malachi jabs at Dideiro's body.#KD2#
Malachi lands a big right hand that sends Dideiro crashing to the mat! Malachi stays standing though and waves Dideiro back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dideiro is rocked!
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 shot to the liver by Malachi. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Dideiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malachi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dideiro has time to react.
BOOM! Malachi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dideiro. Dideiro tries to recover but Malachi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dideiro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jair Malachi!
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