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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Niall William Quinn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Niall William Quinn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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200 cm
30
255 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maloney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Quinn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maloney.
Quinn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maloney to keep the fight standing.
Quinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maloney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Maloney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quinn regains guard.
Maloney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maloney chips away with some ground and pound.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.
Maloney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maloney is in close to Quinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maloney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maloney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn is working an open guard so Maloney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maloney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Maloney from controlling successfully.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maloney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Quinn to his feet.
Maloney slips a jab from Quinn.
Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws out a loose jab but Maloney uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Maloney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
No luck for Maloney with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Quinn misses.
Maloney scores with a takedown into Quinn's guard.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Maloney tries to pass.
Quinn controls Maloney momentarily but Maloney frees himself.
Maloney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maloney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maloney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maloney has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
Maloney is in close to Quinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maloney won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Maloney passes into half guard.
Maloney lands with a punch from half guard.
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maloney.
Quinn wants to improve his position but Maloney is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maloney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maloney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maloney is working for a submission of some sort.
Maloney working Quinn over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maloney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maloney fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quinn.
Maloney scores with a head kick. Quinn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maloney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maloney.
Maloney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quinn sprawls well initially but Maloney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maloney prevents Quinn from standing back up.
Maloney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maloney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maloney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maloney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Maloney with a nice head shot there.
Maloney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quinn's head.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quinn's guard.
Quinn is pressing down on Maloney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maloney is working Quinn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quinn wants to control the position but Maloney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maloney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maloney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maloney is working for a kimura but Quinn is defending it quite comfortably.
Maloney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maloney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maloney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maloney is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
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.
Quinn is trying to stand.
Maloney uses his free foot to push down on Quinn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quinn.
Quinn tries to reverse the position but Maloney maintains control.
Maloney gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Maloney closes the distance and clinches.
Maloney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
Quinn jumps guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maloney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maloney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quinn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maloney swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maloney.
Quinn throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Cohen Maloney has been cut.
Maloney misses with a takedown attempt - Quinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maloney defends it nicely.
Quinn tries to clinch but Maloney moves away
and Maloney decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.
Maloney lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maloney lands a couple of digs.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Maloney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maloney has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maloney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney chips away with some ground and pound.
Quinn looking for a guillotine here but Maloney defends easily.
Maloney scoring with some ground and pound.
Maloney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maloney connects with a couple of short punches.
Maloney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maloney 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn wants to stand up but Maloney is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn is looking to stand back up but Maloney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quinn.
Quinn tries to roll over but Maloney keeps him under control.
Maloney 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.
Maloney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Maloney eventually gives up the hold.
Maloney working Quinn over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is nestled in close to Quinn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quinn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maloney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maloney.
Quinn is trying to maintain the position but Maloney is very close to passing his half guard.
Maloney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quinn is trying to stand back up but Maloney is controlling him
Maloney works his way into full mount!
Cohen Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Quinn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Quinn tries to bench press Maloney off him but Maloney keeps the position.
Maloney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quinn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maloney has an Americana. Quinn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maloney is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maloney hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cohen Maloney!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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