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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zachery Malone (ranked 4218 p4p, 3397 weight class) and Korbin Hayes (ranked 218 p4p, 186 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zachery Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korbin Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Malone stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayes prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone keeping control of the position.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Malone gets full guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malone pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Malone continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Hayes from advancing to side control.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is positioning himself well to prevent Hayes advancing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
Malone lands a two punch combo.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hayes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hayes's guard now, I'm sure.
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayes pushes a forearm under Malone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korbin Hayes!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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