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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Malurky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pablo wants to clinch up but Malurky keeps it at a distance.
Pablo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pablo drives through and clinches with Malurky against the cage.
Malurky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malurky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Malurky circles away.
Malurky with a nice cross.
Malurky cracks Pablo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pablo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malurky misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely.
Malurky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pablo.
Malurky looks to throw the jab but Pablo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo misses the shot to the body.
Malurky cracks Pablo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pablo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malurky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Malurky pushes him off.
Juan Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo fails with the takedown.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Pablo.
Malurky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Pablo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Malurky - just one landing.
Pablo walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pablo counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Malurky misses.
Pablo fails with the takedown
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Malurky does no damage.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Pablo tries to clinch but Malurky moves away
and Malurky counters with a three punch combo that has Pablo backing up. Pablo nods at Malurky to acknowledge the strikes.
Malurky scores with a nice strike.
Malurky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Malurky misses.
Pablo shoots in and drives through. Malurky sprawls well.
Malurky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malurky swivels and escapes.
Malurky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malurky scores with a decent looking hook.
Pablo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malurky scores with a sloppy right hand. Pablo should have avoided that one.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Malurky cracks Pablo with an open hand slap.
Malurky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo tries to move into range but Malurky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malurky moves out of range of the body kick from Pablo.
A jab from Malurky does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky scores with a one two! Pablo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malurky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pablo is not content to let Malurky control the position.
Pablo is trying to control Malurky's posture but Malurky avoids it.
Malurky trying to control the position but Pablo is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malurky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malurky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pablo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pablo is looking to clinch.
Pablo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pablo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malurky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky counters with a nice body shot.
Malurky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malurky lands with a good body shot.
Pablo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dan Malurky is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Malurky fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo wants to clinch but Malurky slips to the side
and Malurky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malurky's waist but Malurky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo off to one side.
Malurky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pablo wants to clinch up but Malurky keeps it at a distance.
Pablo misses with a low kick.
Pablo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malurky swinging wildly here.
Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malurky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away.
Pablo tries to clinch up
and Malurky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malurky throws a body punch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky scores with a body shot.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Malurky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malurky lands with a nice combination. Pablo backs away looking to recover.
Malurky gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malurky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pablo is bucking up trying to escape but Malurky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Malurky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pablo because Malurky loaded up on that one.
Malurky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky tries to control but Pablo wriggling away.
Malurky with the ground and pound from mount.
Pablo stops Malurky from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Malurky avoids the attempt from Pablo to control.
Malurky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pablo wants to hold on but Malurky pushes him away.
Malurky trying to control but Pablo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malurky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malurky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pablo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky is looking to stall here but Pablo recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is pulling down on Malurky's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pablo with a poor takedown
and Malurky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malurky throws a one two combo.
Dan Malurky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malurky blocks a head kick by Pablo.
Malurky works the jab nicely.
Pablo gets the takedown into side control.
Malurky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malurky is looking to get back to full guard here but Pablo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Malurky gets back to half guard.
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malurky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky pushes Pablo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pablo cracks Malurky with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pablo, as that shot connected.
Malurky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a three punch combo that has Pablo backing up. Pablo nods at Malurky to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Malurky scores with a four punch combination!
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malurky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pablo is fending him off so far but Malurky persists. Nope, Pablo circles away and we're back to standing.
Malurky connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Malurky.
Malurky ducks under a wild hook from Pablo.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a left to the body.
Malurky digs a good body shot into Pablo's ribs.
Pablo tries to clinch but Malurky moves away
and Malurky counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malurky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pablo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Malurky lands a jab to the nose.
Pablo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malurky.
Pablo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malurky. Malurky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malurky scores with a hook to the body. Pablo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky with a nice cross.
Pablo walks into a stiff left hand from Malurky.
Malurky scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malurky!
Malurky catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malurky scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Pablo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Malurky as he connects with a hook.
Malurky misses with the combination.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Pablo.
Pablo walks into a straight right hand from Malurky.
Pablo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo stuffs the takedown.
Malurky lands with a shot to the body.
Pablo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malurky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malurky connects with a jab.
Malurky works the jab nicely.
Pablo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malurky.
Pablo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malurky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky looking to pass the guard.
Malurky is looking to advance position but Pablo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky clearly takes that round.
That's time! Malurky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pablo shoots for a takedown but Malurky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pablo scores with a one two! Malurky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malurky misses with an uppercut.
Malurky throws a jab when Pablo was well out of range.
Pablo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pablo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malurky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pablo walks into a left hand.
Malurky misses with a double jab
and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pablo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo controlling the action here for a moment.
Pablo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malurky lands a jab to the head.
Pablo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Malurky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malurky stuns Pablo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malurky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pablo pinned against the cage. Pablo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky feints and as Pablo raises his hands in defense, Malurky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Malurky tries to pass.
Malurky is working hard here to advance position.
Pablo pulls Malurky in close to prevent any damage.
Malurky trying to move into half guard but instead Pablo has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky controls Pablo momentarily but Pablo frees himself.
Pablo wants to stand but Malurky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malurky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pablo is looking for a sweep. Malurky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pablo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malurky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malurky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malurky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pablo trying to control the position.
Pablo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malurky is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky had his way with Juan Pablo in that round.
That's time! Malurky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Malurky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malurky jabs at Pablo's body.
Malurky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pablo throws a combination that misses
and Malurky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malurky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pablo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malurky counters with a left and a right that stings Pablo.
Pablo is rocked!
Malurky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malurky is trying to work for a kimura but Pablo is defending well.
Malurky moves into full mount! Pablo won't be happy about that!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo regains half guard.
Pablo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Malurky jumps into side control!
Malurky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pablo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malurky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malurky trying to advance position but Pablo counters by regaining guard.
Malurky postures up.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Malurky from controlling successfully.
Malurkyis looking to pass into half guard but Pablo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pablo is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malurky pushes Pablo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malurky lands a nice shot to the body.
Dan Malurky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablo tries to clinch but Malurky is having none of it.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pablo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pablo takes one to the chin there.
Malurky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a left and a right that stings Pablo.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a single leg into guard. Pablo didn't expect that.
Malurky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malurky looking to pass the guard.
Malurky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juan Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malurky 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Malurky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malurky, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Malurky!
Dan Malurky retains his lightweight title!
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