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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tekken Slice looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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130 lbs
13 - 26 - 0 |
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137 lbs
12 - 16 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice drives through and clinches with Malapitan against the cage.
A short uppercut from Slice.
Slice controlling the action here for a moment.
Malapitan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malapitan to keep the fight standing.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
Slice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malapitan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malapitan connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice closes the distance and pushes Malapitan back into the cage.
Malapitan is trying to break the clinch but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Malapitan tries to break the clinch but Slice is controlling the position.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan scores a nice knee to the body.
Malapitan working hard to break the clinch.
Slice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malapitan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slice can turn it around.
Malapitan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice rushes Malapitan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malapitan is trying to break free.
Malapitan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Malapitan tries to break free but Slice pushes him back against the cage.
Slice has Malapitan pressed against the cage, preventing Malapitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malapitan tries to circle away but Slice has him pinned against the cage.
Slice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malapitan uses from the top position.
Malapitan trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Malapitan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan slips nicely into half guard.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slice is trying to get back to full guard.
Slice actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan slows the pace down in half guard.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Malapitan is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slice actively working from the bottom here.
Malapitan prevents Slice from improving his position.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Slice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
Slice is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malapitan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malapitan wants to control but Slice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tekken Slice will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malapitan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malapitan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malapitan is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Slice.
Malapitan has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
Slice is looking for a takedown.
Slice keeps control of Malapitan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malapitan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malapitan is trying to get back to half guard.
Slice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to buck Slice off but Slice is having none of it.
Tekken Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Malapitan get back to his feet.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tekken Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan avoids it really well and circles away.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Slice is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Malapitan cracks Slice with an open hand slap.
Slice slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Slice throws out a counter right but Malapitan avoids it with no problem.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malapitan throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but Malapitan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Slice throws a body kick that misses.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Raje Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice shoots for a double leg takedown but Malapitan sprawls well. He's pushed Slice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Malapitan misses.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Malapitan seems unphased.
Slice staying out of range there.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slice.
Slice blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.
Malapitan misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Malapitan misses the target.
Malapitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice tries to counter with a clinch but Malapitan shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Tekken Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Malapitan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Malapitan misses the target.
Slice shoots and misses
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malapitan throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malapitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malapitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice closes the distance and clinches up with Malapitan, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes Malapitan against the cage but Malapitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Malapitan misses the jab.
Slice wants to counter the offense by Malapitan and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Malapitan sets himself, and Slice steps forward looking for the clinch! Malapitan avoids it this time.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Malapitan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Malapitan gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Malapitan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malapitan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malapitan throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slice can do to turn this around?
Malapitan takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malapitan throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Malapitan finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Malapitan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Malapitan finds it's target.
Malapitan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice shoots in but Malapitan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slice blocks a jab.
Malapitan works the jab nicely.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Malapitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Malapitan circles away.
Malapitan throwing a counter right hand but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malapitan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice moves to clinch but Malapitan breaks away
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses the jab.
Slice avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Slice closes the distance but Malapitan moves to the side
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Slice misses with a takedown
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice looks to clinch
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malapitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malapitan controlling Slice's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malapitan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
Malapitan pushing down on Slice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Slice defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slice!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Malapitan get back to his feet.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slice.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Malapitan misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malapitan looking to control.
Slice gets to his feet. Malapitan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malapitan.
Slice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Malapitan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
It looked like Malapitan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice misses with a takedown
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malapitan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malapitan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malapitan defends well and Slice ends up having to push Malapitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Slice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malapitan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan had his way with Tekken Slice in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malapitan to the mat! Malapitan manages to get full guard.
Slice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malapitan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slice has managed to get both his arms back between Malapitan's legs - danger averted.
Malapitan looking for a sweep. Not yet Malapitan, not yet.
Slice sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan trying to control the position.
Slice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Malapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Slice moves into range and clinches up with Malapitan.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Malapitan.
Slice misses with a body kick.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice feints the counter takedown.
Malapitan gets tackled into the cage by Slice. Slice maintains the clinch.
Malapitan is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks.
Malapitan is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malapitan has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan breaks the clinch.
Malapitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malapitan wants it to stay on the feet.
Slice is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Slice shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice tries to clinch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Slice moves forwards but Malapitan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malapitan tries to avoid it but Slice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malapitan to the ground. Malapitan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Malapitan throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Malapitan misses with a straight right.
Tekken Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice misses the body punch
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Malapitan sets himself, and Slice steps forward looking for the clinch! Malapitan avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Slice avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Malapitan misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malapitan lands a glancing blow to the side of Slice's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malapitan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Raje Malapitan wins by unanimous decision!
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