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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel The Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Malkind has chosen Reckoner as his entrance music. Nigel The Malkind acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel The Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reardon throws an overhand right that lands on The Malkind's shoulder, as The Malkind tries to avoid the shot.
The Malkind forces Reardon back against the cage and clinches.
The Malkind lands with a light punch inside.
Reardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Malkind has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reardon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Malkind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Malkind working for submissions but it's allowed Reardon to get to half guard.
Reardon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Malkind looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Malkind gets full guard.
The Malkind striking off his back but it's not causing Reardon any problems.
Reardon trying to control the position from guard on top but The Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Malkind is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reardon is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reardon landing with the ground and pound.
The Malkind working for a triangle but Reardon defends it easily.
Reardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reardon wants to control from the top but The Malkind keeps moving.
Reardon lands a couple of elbows.
The Malkind working for a triangle but Reardon defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reardon scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands a couple of digs.
The Malkind looking for subs off his back but Reardon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reardon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Malkind is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reardon pulls his head out easily.
Reardon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Malkind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reardon is working away from the top position though.
Reardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Malkind's head.
Reardon working The Malkind over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon wants to take a breather but The Malkind is having none of it.
The Malkind trying to control from the bottom.
The Malkind might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reardon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Malkind lands a nice shot to the body.
Reardon looks to score with a jab to the body but The Malkind is just out of range.
The Malkind throws a good cross that connects.
The Malkind moves in looking to clinch but Reardon pushes him off.
The Malkind lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reardon's sensitive parts.
The Malkind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reardon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Malkind slips a straight right by Reardon.
Reardon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Malkind is out of range.
Reardon throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Malkind counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reardon.
Reardon has his takedown stuffed
and The Malkind counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reardon's guard now.
Reardon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Malkind trying to control but Reardon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon can't keep his opponent in guard - The Malkind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reardon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reardon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Malkind prevents Reardon from improving his position.
Reardon gets full guard.
Reardon wants to sweep here but The Malkind controlling him for the moment.
The Malkind sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reardon's guard.
The Malkind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reardon keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Malkind uses his free foot to push down on Reardon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reardon.
The Malkind lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel The Malkind dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Malkind manages to avoid it.
The Malkind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reardon did well to prevent The Malkind getting side control.
The Malkind landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Malkind is looking to take a break and control but Reardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reardon is trying to get back to full guard.
Reardon gets back to full guard.
Reardon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Malkind gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Malkind is in close to Reardon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Malkind postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Malkind wants to pass the guard but Reardon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Malkind's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Malkind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reardon can't keep his opponent in guard - The Malkind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reardon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reardon is refusing to be controlled, as The Malkind sits in half guard.
The Malkind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reardon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Malkind is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Malkind is breathing heavily.
The Malkind stopping the sweep attempt from Reardon.
The Malkind stands and throws Reardon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind working the ground and pound from side control.
The Malkind has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reardon sneaks back into half guard.
Reardon taking some punishment here, with The Malkind in his half guard.
The Malkind not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Malkind winds up and cracks Reardon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reardon tries to roll over but The Malkind keeps him under control.
The Malkind working the head and body with strikes.
Reardon tries to roll over but The Malkind keeps him under control.
The Malkind thows a huge punch but Reardon dodges it nicely.
The Malkind working over Reardon with some ground and pound. Reardon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon is looking to improve his position.
The Malkind is keen to just control but Reardon is a slippery customer.
Reardon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reardon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reardon.
Reardon wants to sweep but no luck.
Reardon keeping moving, preventing The Malkind from controlling successfully.
The Malkind advances to half guard.
The Malkind wants to take a breather but Reardon is having none of it.
Reardon looking for submissions off his back.
Nigel The Malkind has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Malkind lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Malkind is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Malkind wants to take a breather but Reardon is having none of it.
The Malkind is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reardon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Malkind.
The Malkind thows a huge punch but Reardon dodges it nicely.
The Malkind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Malkind seems to be working for a kimura but Reardon defends the submission attempt.
Reardon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Malkind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Malkind's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel The Malkind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reardon throws a jab but it's blocked by The Malkind.
Reardon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Malkind finds it's way round the side to connect with Reardon's head.
Reardon tries to work over The Malkind's front leg with a kick but The Malkind checks it.
The Malkind lands with a hook. Reardon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Malkind leaves Reardon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Malkind lands a jab.
The Malkind lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hank Reardon has been cut.
The Malkind misses with an uppercut.
Reardon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reardon showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Reardon throwing shots but The Malkind is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Malkind actively working from the bottom here.
The Malkind is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon is keen to just control but The Malkind is a slippery customer.
The Malkind trying to get back to full guard but Reardon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reardon breaks from The Malkind's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reardon landing shots from mount.
The Malkind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reardon prevents The Malkind from getting the reversal.
Reardon landing strikes from the mount and The Malkind is in trouble!
Reardon avoids the attempt from The Malkind to control.
The Malkind is looking to improve his position but Reardon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reardon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The Malkind tries to reverse the position but Reardon maintains control.
Reardon dominating with strikes here.
Reardon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reardon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reardon with the ground and pound from mount.
The Malkind is squirming around, avoiding Reardon's attempts to control the action.
Reardon lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands a nice shot to the head.
Reardon lands a heavy elbow.
Reardon blocks The Malkind's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The Malkind is bucking up trying to escape but Reardon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reardon dominating with strikes here.
Reardon lands with some strikes.
The Malkind is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Reardon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reardon lands with some strikes.
Reardon scoring with strikes but The Malkind is staying in there.
The Malkind is looking to get to half guard.
Reardon with good strikes from the mount here!
Nigel The Malkind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon working the ground and pound effectively.
The Malkind wants to control but Reardon is having none of it.
The Malkind is in a horrible position here. Reardon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The Malkind taking shots to the head.
Hank Reardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Malkind manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Malkind slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Malkind is trying to keep Reardon in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Reardon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Malkind 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel The Malkind!
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FIGHT
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