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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masqual has chosen The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Theme as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bennito Masqual!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masqual throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masqual's guard.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masqual 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masqual looking for a guillotine here but Malone defends easily.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Masqual is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masqual keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Masqual is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is pushing down on Masqual's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masqual is fighting to maintain full guard but Malone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masqual sees it coming and defends easily.
Malone is keen to just control but Masqual is a slippery customer.
Masqual keeping hold of Malone's head, controlling as best he can.
Malone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malone blocks the strikes from Masqual.
Masqual tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masqual defending well though.
Masqual tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masqual lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masqual.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masqual misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Masqual, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masqual misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Masqual does no damage.
Bennito Masqual is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masqual.
Masqual connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masqual throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennito Masqual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masqual throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Masqual shows good takedown defense.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masqual misses with a double jab
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Malone walks into a jab.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Masqual throws a combination that misses
and Malone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masqual falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Masqual is retaining full guard.
Masqual wants to control the position but Malone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Masqual is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone landing strikes from the mount and Masqual is in trouble!
Masqual wants to control but Malone is having none of it.
Masqual is squirming around, avoiding Malone's attempts to control the action.
Masqual manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malone tries to pass to full mount but Masqual defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masqual connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Malone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masqual knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Malone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masqual misses with a double jab
and Malone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masqual's guard now.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Masqual striking off his back but it's not causing Malone any problems.
Masqual throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Masqual looking for a sweep. Not yet Masqual, not yet.
Malone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masqual trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malone drops back looking for a leg! Masqual is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masqual manages to kick Malone off! Malone jumps back into Masqual's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masqual pinned against the cage. Masqual gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masqual misses with a jab to the body
and Malone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masqual keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masqual preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masqual looking to control.
Masqual striking off his back but it's not causing Malone any problems.
Masqual wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masqual working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Masqual has wrist control.
Bo Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Masqual misses
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masqual misses with a straight left.
Masqual falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masqual won't be happy with that.
Masqual has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masqual knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malone happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masqual is not content to let Malone control the position.
Masqual wants to control but Malone postures up.
Masqual gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malone trying to mount his opponent but Masqual defends it.
Masqual moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masqual throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Masqual keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Masqual 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masqual wants to control but Malone passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Malone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Masqual throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masqual!
Malone working for a submission but Masqual is keeping him at bay.
Masqual wants to hold on but Malone pushes him away.
Masqual is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malone lands a big elbow.
Masqual is looking to get to half guard.
Masqual is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Malone.
Masqual tries to hold on but Malone pushes him away.
Masqual keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to control but Masqual is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone looking to secure an arm triangle but Masqual defends it well.
Masqual is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malone avoids the attempt from Masqual to control.
Masqual is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Malone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masqual gets back to half guard.
Malone moves nicely into side control.
Malone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Malone working away.
Malone advances to full mount.
Malone lands a big shot there that rocks Masqual but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Malone looking for a guillotine from mount but Masqual is having none of it.
Masqual is trying desperately to improve position.
Bennito Masqual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Malone.
Malone blocks Masqual's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Masqual tries to lock up and control but Malone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masqual manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Masqual keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masqual is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malone's back!
I really don't envy Malone right now.
Malone breaks Masqual's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Masqual trying to strike off his back.
Malone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Masqual is retaining full guard.
Masqual trying to control the position.
Masqual doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Malone wants to control from the top but Masqual keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masqual falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masqual's guard.
Masqual throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Masqual trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masqual looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malone passes into side control.
Bo Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masqual tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malone, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Malone!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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