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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalel Iziarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike OMalley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalel Iziarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iziarry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from OMalley.
Iziarry avoids a punch combination nicely.
OMalley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iziarry shoots in for a takedown but OMalley shows good takedown defense.
Iziarry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OMalley tries to avoid it but Iziarry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OMalley to the ground. OMalley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iziarry looking to score a takedown here. OMalley is defending well but Iziarry drives through and ends up in OMalley's guard.
Iziarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iziarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
OMalley avoiding damage as Iziarry throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iziarry tries for a takedown but OMalley manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalel Iziarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OMalley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iziarry fails with the takedown.
Iziarry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iziarry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Iziarry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OMalley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Iziarry tries to score with some ground and pound. OMalley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet.
Iziarry goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, OMalley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Iziarry but great work by OMalley.
Iziarry tries to buck OMalley off but OMalley is having none of it.
OMalley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from OMalley sends Iziarry down but not out. OMalley dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Kalel Iziarry has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley decides to stand back up. OMalley steps back and let's Iziarry get back to his feet.
Iziarry shoots in and bounces OMalley off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iziarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iziarry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! OMalley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Iziarry, into his guard.
Iziarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OMalley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OMalley gets to his feet. Iziarry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OMalley lands a jab to Iziarry's midsection.
Iziarry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OMalley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iziarry is breathing heavily.
Iziarry shoots for a double leg takedown but OMalley sprawls well. He's pushed Iziarry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OMalley drops Iziarry with a right and a left! OMalley comes rushing in but Iziarry regains his composure and manages to keep OMalley in guard.
Iziarry is rocked!
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!
OMalley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Iziarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iziarry with a poor takedown
and OMalley counters with a left and a right that hurts Iziarry! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! OMalley jumps into full mount!
OMalley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley pounces like a tiger and cracks Iziarry with a vicious hook! Iziarry is down but not out! OMalley follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike OMalley!
Mike OMalley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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