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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkind has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 cm
24
142 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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172 cm
26
152 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Greywar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Malkind! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malkind misses with a wild body shot. Malkind connects with a single shot there. Malkind gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Greywar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Malkind throws a low kick, looking for Greywar's leg but Greywar calmly moves out of range. Malkind misses with a right hand and Greywar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Malkind shoots and misses letting Greywar counter with a right hand. Malkind falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greywar counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Malkind. Greywar does a little dance to reset his feet. Malkind tries for a takedown but Greywar circles away easily and Greywar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jamie Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geronimo Malkind.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greywar just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkind moves into the clinch. Greywar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Greywar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malkind scores with a knee to the head.
Greywar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Greywar.
Greywar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malkind takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greywar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malkind misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Malkind.
Greywar looking to throw knees to the head but Malkind is blocking nicely.
Greywar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Greywar has picked Malkind up - he's going for a ride! Greywar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Greywar working Malkind over with strikes. Greywar not landing any meaningful shots this time. Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malkind's head. Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greywar wants to pass to mount but Malkind is defending the position. Still in half guard, Greywar seems content to control. Malkind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar. Malkind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greywar. Greywar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malkind on the ground. Greywar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Malkind is trying to maintain the position but Greywar is very close to passing his half guard. Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Malkind wants to improve his position but Greywar is controlling well.
Greywar not landing any meaningful shots this time. Malkind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malkind is looking for a sweep. Greywar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Malkind makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malkind. Greywar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Greywar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malkind swivels though and keeps the full guard. Malkind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Greywar throws a big right hand that misses. Malkind is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greywar defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Malkind looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malkind can't keep his opponent in guard - Greywar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Still in half guard, Greywar seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malkind looking for submissions off his back. Malkind regains full guard. Nicely done. Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Malkind had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greywar defends it easily. Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Greywar is looking to work some ground and pound but Malkind has wrist control. Greywar working some strikes from top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Greywar postures up in Malkind's guard and throws a big left but Malkind blocks it. Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Malkind is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Greywar dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malkind throws a leg kick that is checked so Greywar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Greywar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malkind works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Greywar throws a strike but Malkind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Greywar is trying to control the position but Malkind postures up. Greywar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Malkind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Greywar trying to keep a closed guard but Malkind is proving a slippery customer.
Malkind throws a big right hand that misses. Greywar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malkind trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Malkind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Greywar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malkind. Greywar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Malkind passes easily into side control. Nice work. Greywar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Malkind tries for a kimura but Greywar is defending well. Malkind misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malkind misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Greywar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Malkind throwing shots but Greywar is blocking nicely. Malkind is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Malkind landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Malkind landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Malkind wants to work for an arm triangle but Greywar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malkind prevents Greywar from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malkind working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. 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. Malkind connects with a nice short shot to Greywar's temple. Malkind moves nicely into side control. Malkind scores with a couple of short elbows. Malkind in side control, throwing shots but Greywar defends. Greywar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Greywar moves into full guard.
Greywar controls Malkind momentarily but Malkind frees himself. Malkind has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malkind trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Malkind advances to half guard. Greywar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Malkind throws a strike but Greywar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss. Malkind tries to land a sweep but no joy. Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Greywar throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geronimo Malkind will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Malkind swings for the body but Greywar moves out of range.
Malkind takes the fight into the clinch. Malkind managing to block the knees to the body from Greywar.
Greywar looking to throw knees to the head but Malkind is blocking nicely.
Malkind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greywar or not. Malkind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Malkind avoiding damage as Greywar throws knees to the body.
Greywar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malkind doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malkind takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malkind scores with a shot to the side of Greywar's head. Malkind lands a nice uppercut. Malkind lands a hook to the side of the head. Malkind struggles to land a body shot inside as Greywar controls his hands.
Malkind tries to break the clinch but Greywar is controlling the position. Malkind digs a right hand into Greywar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greywar's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Greywar. Malkind lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malkind lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Malkind. Greywar takes a shot to the head. Greywar presses Malkind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Malkind is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greywar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Malkind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malkind is looking to control Greywar's arms but Greywar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malkind has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malkind lands a body punch. A nice left hand lands by Malkind.
Malkind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greywar is rocked! Malkind has a couple of punches blocked by Greywar.
Oh Greywar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Greywar blocking some punches.
Malkind is trying to trip Greywar. He has hold of a leg but Greywar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Malkind persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Malkind lands a couple of elbows. 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. Malkind makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Malkind is working Greywar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Greywar seems to have got his legs back now. Malkind with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Malkind working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malkind postures up in Greywar's guard and throws a big left but Greywar blocks it. Malkind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Malkind throwing strikes but missing. Malkind throws a big right hand that misses. Malkind lands a couple of digs. Malkind trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Greywar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Greywar thows a huge punch but Malkind dodges it nicely.
Malkind looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greywar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Greywar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Greywar looking for a submission but Malkind manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malkind holds on and takes a little breather. Greywar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Greywar scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Malkind pulls Greywar in close to prevent any damage. Malkind working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greywar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greywar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greywar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malkind swivels though and keeps the full guard. Greywar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malkind manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Malkind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Malkind wants to pass the guard but Greywar is keeping the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Greywar trying to keep a closed guard but Malkind is proving a slippery customer.
Greywar wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight! Geronimo Malkind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geronimo Malkind!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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