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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flint IronStag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Malamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). IronStag comes to the cage accompanied by South Side - Moby. Sonjay Malamar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flint IronStag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonjay Malamar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
IronStag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malamar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malamar misses with a two punch combination.
IronStag throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malamar.
IronStag tries to clinch but Malamar is having none of it.
Malamar moves into the clinch.
Malamar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronStag is defending well for now.
IronStag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
IronStag prevents Malamar from breaking the clinch.
Malamar breaks the clinch.
Malamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? IronStag is fending him off so far but Malamar persists. Nope, IronStag circles away and we're back to standing.
Malamar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows IronStag to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
IronStag stands up and waves to Malamar to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Flint IronStag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonjay Malamar.
A punch lands to the side of Malamar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
IronStag misses with a body shot
and Malamar counters with a right hand to the body.
IronStag shoots in and bounces Malamar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
IronStag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronStag wanted to stand there but Malamar had control of the position.
IronStag preventing the sweep.
IronStag is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Flint IronStag just wasn't active enough.
Malamar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malamar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
IronStag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
IronStag gets the takedown into side control.
IronStag is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Malamar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Malamar can't do much from the bottom here.
IronStag is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malamar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malamar can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
IronStag is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malamar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
IronStag tries to move to mount but Malamar blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malamar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but IronStag is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint IronStag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
IronStag shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than IronStag was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
IronStag lands an elbow.
IronStag decides to stand back up. IronStag steps back and let's Malamar get back to his feet.
IronStag misses with a few strikes there.
Malamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. IronStag defends it nicely.
Malamar shoots in looking for a takedown but IronStag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malamar shoots in for a takedown but IronStag shows good takedown defense.
Flint IronStag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonjay Malamar.
IronStag stuffs the takedown attempt from Malamar. Malamar gets slowly back to his feet.
IronStag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malamar doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malamar gets the takedown into side control.
IronStag gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malamar is breathing heavily.
IronStag is looking to escape.
IronStag actively working from the bottom here.
Malamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
IronStag is not content to let Malamar control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronStag wants to improve his position but Malamar is controlling well.
IronStag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malamar won't allow IronStag to sweep him here.
Malamar wanted to stand there but IronStag had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronStag pulls Malamar in close to prevent any damage.
Malamar wants to stand and escape but instead IronStag has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
IronStag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
IronStag is looking to work some ground and pound but Malamar has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronStag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
IronStag stands up and waves to Malamar to follow him.
IronStag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malamar tries to clinch but IronStag is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IronStag looks for a takedown but Malamar sprawls well.
Malamar tries to score a power double leg takedown but IronStag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malamar somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint IronStag dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Malamar swats away the attempt to clinch by IronStag.
Malamar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IronStag swivels and escapes.
IronStag tries a head kick but it misses.
Malamar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
IronStag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malamar's guard.
IronStag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malamar on the ground.
Malamar trying to keep a closed guard but IronStag is proving a slippery customer.
IronStag tries to free his leg and advance position but Malamar is retaining full guard.
Malamar has control of IronStag's left arm, preventing IronStag from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malamar trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sonjay Malamar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Malamar shoots in for a double leg but IronStag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malamar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IronStag avoids it really well and circles away.
Flint IronStag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonjay Malamar.
Malamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
IronStag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malamar did well to prevent IronStag getting side control.
IronStag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
IronStag perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malamar is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronStag passes to side control.
Flint IronStag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IronStag has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Malamar shoots and misses
and Malamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malamar darts in and clinches IronStag up against the cage.
IronStag jumps guard.
IronStag working a defensive guard here.
IronStag wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Flint IronStag wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
IronStag dives in and grabs Malamar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malamar pushes down on IronStag's head and hops out.
IronStag stuffs the takedown attempt from Malamar. Malamar gets slowly back to his feet.
IronStag looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
IronStag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malamar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
IronStag trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malamar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
IronStag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malamar is one step ahead there.
Malamar wants to control from the top but IronStag keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IronStag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flint IronStag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for IronStag, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flint IronStag!
Flint IronStag tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Sonjay Malamar spoke after the fight, saying 'Sheeeiiiitttt!!!'.
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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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