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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Malia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Malia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malia wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Malia circles away easily
and Malia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosco Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown #CL#
and Malia counters by moving into the clinch.
Malia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Malia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Malia.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malia prevents it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is trying to drag Malia to the mat but Malia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malia after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malia scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malia prevents it.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Malia. #T1#
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones looks winded!
Jones fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Malia.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malia lands a left hand.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malia lands a nice uppercut.
Malia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Malia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?
Malia lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Malia finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Malia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
Iti Malia is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Dijk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#TD2#
Van Dijk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dijk looking to control.
Jones stands and throws Van Dijk's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Jones has an Americana. Van Dijk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rosco Jones!
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