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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Launchpad McQuack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smarky Malarkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malarkey has chosen LL Cool J -- Momma said knock you out. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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178 cm
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Launchpad McQuack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smarky Malarkey!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malarkey avoids the body shot from McQuack.
McQuack throws out a loose jab but Malarkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuack throws a hook but Malarkey blocks it.
McQuack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malarkey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malarkey won't allow McQuack to sweep him here.
McQuack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malarkey on the ground.
McQuack is wriggling around but Malarkey manages to pass to half guard.
Malarkey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McQuack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malarkey wants to free his trapped foot but McQuack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malarkey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McQuack defending well though.
McQuack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malarkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQuack keeps working.
McQuack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malarkey is working away from the top position though.
Malarkey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Malarkey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malarkey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malarkey passes to side control.
Malarkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQuack keeps working.
Malarkey landing strikes.
Check out the look on Malarkey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuack is trying to control Malarkey's posture but Malarkey avoids it.
Malarkey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McQuack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Malarkey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Malarkey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McQuack down.
McQuack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malarkey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQuack's head.
Malarkey wants to take a breather but McQuack is having none of it.
McQuack wants to improve his position but Malarkey is controlling well.
Malarkey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malarkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malarkey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malarkey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malarkey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McQuack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McQuack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malarkey.
McQuack pulls Malarkey in to control the position.
Malarkey trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McQuack wants to sweep here but Malarkey controlling him for the moment.
McQuack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuack is looking to stand up but Malarkey isn't so interested in that idea.
Malarkey chips away with some ground and pound.
Malarkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McQuack is keeping the position for now.
Malarkey won't allow McQuack to sweep him here.
Malarkey is in close to McQuack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McQuack looking for a sweep. Not yet McQuack, not yet.
Malarkey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malarkey trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McQuack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smarky Malarkey 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.
McQuack throws a body punch but Malarkey moves out of range.
Malarkey closes the distance and clinches.
McQuack lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McQuack throws an elbow but misses.
Malarkey jumps guard but McQuack stands there with Malarkey around his waist. Malarkey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malarkey swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malarkey has had enough of the clinch but McQuack keeps him there for the moment.
McQuack breaks from the clinch.
McQuack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malarkey.
A jab lands there for Malarkey.
McQuack misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malarkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McQuack.
Malarkey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malarkey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McQuack is trying to maintain the position but Malarkey is very close to passing his half guard.
McQuack tries to roll over but Malarkey keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malarkey tries to pass the half guard into mount. McQuack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McQuack is trying to get back to full guard.
Malarkey stalling.
McQuack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McQuack trying to hold on to Malarkey's head to control him but Malarkey postures up.
Malarkey trying to control from half guard but McQuack is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McQuack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malarkey scores with a couple of nice shots.
McQuack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malarkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McQuack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malarkey.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malarkey connects with a nice short shot to McQuack's temple.
Malarkey tries to pass the half guard into mount. McQuack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malarkey is looking for a kimura here.
Malarkey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQuack's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuack wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McQuack lands a really nice looking cross but Malarkey seems unphased.
A punch combination from McQuack misses.
Malarkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malarkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malarkey lands with a nice combination. McQuack backs away looking to recover.
Malarkey misses the jab.
Malarkey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malarkey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malarkey looking to finish McQuack with some ground and pound. This is bad for McQuack!
Malarkey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malarkey lands a nice shot to the head.
McQuack is bucking up trying to escape but Malarkey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Malarkey landing strikes from the mount and McQuack is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Malarkey.
Malarkey landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malarkey with a couple of short strikes.
Malarkey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McQuack has worked his arm free - good work by McQuack!
Malarkey is breathing heavily.
McQuack tries to bench press Malarkey off him but Malarkey keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McQuack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malarkey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malarkey's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smarky Malarkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McQuack throws out a loose jab but Malarkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuack throws a hook but Malarkey blocks it.
Malarkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McQuack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Launchpad McQuack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuack digs a good body shot into Malarkey's ribs.
Malarkey has a takedown stuffed.
McQuack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McQuack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malarkey throwing strikes from guard but McQuack blocks nicely.
McQuack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McQuack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malarkey postures up and lands a big shot to McQuack's brow.
McQuack wants to sweep but no luck.
McQuack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malarkey.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McQuack throws a body punch but Malarkey moves out of range.
McQuack misses with a jab to the body
and Malarkey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malarkey slips a jab from McQuack.
McQuack misses with a shot to the body
and Malarkey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malarkey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malarkey trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malarkey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McQuack taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuack can't do much from the bottom here.
Malarkey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McQuack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Malarkey wants to control but McQuack is keeping him busy.
Smarky Malarkey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malarkey tries to move to mount but McQuack blocks the move with his legs.
McQuack tries to control but Malarkey manages to take his back.
McQuack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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!
Malarkey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Malarkey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malarkey landing strikes from the mount and McQuack is in trouble!
Malarkey landing strikes, looking to finish!
McQuack tries to hold on but Malarkey postures up.
Malarkey wants to control the pace but McQuack is squirming around nicely.
Malarkey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McQuack kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malarkey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malarkey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Malarkey landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malarkey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McQuack can't escape the position.
McQuack is working hard here to advance position.
Launchpad McQuack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malarkey looking to control but McQuack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smarky Malarkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQuack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malarkey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malarkey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Malarkey tries to control but McQuack wriggling away.
Malarkey punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smarky Malarkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malarkey 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smarky Malarkey!
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