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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrej Malkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkovic has chosen Star Wars - Imperial March as his entrance music. Andrej Malkovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andrej Malkovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Sam Smash has been cut.
Smash lands with a cross.
Malkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash clinches.
Smash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smash gets control of Malkovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malkovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malkovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malkovic wants to stand but Smash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smash wants to sweep but no luck.
Malkovic trying to control but Smash is working from the bottom.
Malkovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smash is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Malkovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malkovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malkovic's calf.
Smash avoids the head kick by Malkovic.
Smash closes the distance and clinches.
Malkovic jumps into guard, dragging Smash to the mat.
Smash stays in close to Malkovic's body and controls the position.
Smash throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malkovic keeps moving.
Smash is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Malkovic scores with a knee to the head.
Malkovic jumps guard.
Smash is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malkovic on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovic keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Malkovic has momentary wrist control but Smash slips an elbow through the middle.
Smash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malkovic striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Smash postures up and lands a big shot to Malkovic's brow.
Smash trying to control but Malkovic is working from the bottom.
Malkovic trying to control the position.
That's four 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.
Malkovic keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Smash forces his way into half guard.
Malkovic wants to get back to his feet.
Malkovic looks gassed!
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrej Malkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Smash's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malkovic tries to clinch
and Smash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smash missing with knees to the body.
Smash has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malkovic uses from the top position.
Malkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smash trying to keep a closed guard but Malkovic is proving a slippery customer.
Malkovic trying to move into half guard but instead Smash has managed to sweep!
Smash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malkovic is keeping the position for now.
Smash looking to sit in guard and control but Malkovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smash being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovic postures up in Smash's guard and throws a big left but Smash blocks it.
Malkovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malkovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Malkovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smash keeping moving, preventing Malkovic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smash is on top in guard.
Smash looking to pass the guard.
Smash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smash tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkovic is retaining full guard.
Malkovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malkovic is breathing heavily.
Malkovic keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malkovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smash clinches up against the cage.
Malkovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smash is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smash slips a nice elbow through Malkovic's hands, connecting with Malkovic's forehead.
Smash perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Smash is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malkovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Smash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Smash's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malkovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Malkovic is looking to chop away at Smash's legs.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smash counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malkovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smash counters with a low kick, right behind Malkovic 's knee.
Smash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash lands in his opponent's guard.
Smashis looking to pass into half guard but Malkovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Malkovic is in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malkovic being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smash keeping moving, preventing Malkovic from controlling successfully.
Smash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smash managing to control the position.
Smash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash tries to get out of the position.
Smash wants to sweep here but Malkovic controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malkovic.
Malkovic pushes down on Smash's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malkovic is working away from the top position though.
Malkovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkovic wants to pass to mount but Smash is defending the position.
Smash wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smash!
Smash can't escape the position.
Smash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smash avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malkovic.
Malkovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smash tries to hold on but Malkovic pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malkovic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malkovic dominating with strikes here.
Malkovic with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Malkovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smash is looking to escape.
Malkovic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smash is on top in guard.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malkovic keeps moving.
Smash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrej Malkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malkovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrej Malkovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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