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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder De Oliveria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mallon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Domination - Ezekiel Jackson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 cm
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235 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Mallon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eder De Oliveria! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Oliveria shoots in but Mallon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mallon connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Eder De Oliveria has been cut. De Oliveria misses with a takedown attempt - Mallon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mallon misses with a looping left. Mallon misses with a straight left. Mallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice straight punches there by Mallon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mallon. Mallon misses with an uppercut. De Oliveria saw that one coming. De Oliveria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mallon. De Oliveria shoots for a double leg takedown but Mallon sprawls well. He's pushed De Oliveria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dan Mallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eder De Oliveria. De Oliveria shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mallon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mallon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Oliveria with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mallon trying desperately to get to his feet.
De Oliveria thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. De Oliveria with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Oliveria looks gassed! Mallon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Mallon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallon tries to get out of the position. De Oliveria throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
De Oliveria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mallon is holding on tight.
Mallon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
De Oliveria throwing strikes here but Mallon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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. Mallon is trying to stand up. De Oliveria has hold of Mallon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mallon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mallon is trying to stand. De Oliveria 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.
Mallon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mallon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Oliveria. Mallon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
De Oliveria has control of Mallon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mallon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mallon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Oliveria landing strikes from the mount. De Oliveria with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mallon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Oliveria on the ground. You get the feeling that Mallon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mallon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Oliveria. Mallon tries to buck De Oliveria off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Oliveria working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. De Oliveria is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mallon tries to buck De Oliveria off but he can't manage it. De Oliveria working for a guillotine from mount but Mallon is in no mood to give up. Mallon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
De Oliveria looking to secure an arm triangle but Mallon defends it well. Mallon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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 Dan Mallon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eder De Oliveria's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mallon thuds his right hand into De Oliveria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. De Oliveria shoots in and drives through. Mallon sprawls well. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mallon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Mallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Mallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mallon misses with a straight right. Mallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Oliveria. Mallon scores with a jab to the jaw. De Oliveria tries for a takedown but Mallon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mallon scores with a jab.
That has opened up Eder De Oliveria's cut even more. 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! Mallon misses the jab. De Oliveria is breathing heavily. Mallon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mallon with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Oliveria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mallon. Mallon throws a hook but De Oliveria blocks it. De Oliveria moves away from the strike by Mallon. De Oliveria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mallon. De Oliveria shoots for a double leg takedown but Mallon sprawls well. He's pushed De Oliveria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dan Mallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eder De Oliveria. Mallon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Eder De Oliveria's eye is starting to cause him problems now. De Oliveria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mallon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Oliveria is rocked!
Eder De Oliveria's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Mallon thows a left - swing and a miss! Mallon connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent De Oliveria tumbling to the canvas! Mallon pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! De Oliveria was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Mallon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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