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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Malaki Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Malaki Jr - just one landing.
Jawo blocks the body kick.
Jawo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jawo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Malaki Jr tenderised Jawo's leg. Jawo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jawo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaki Jr punishes Jawo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jawo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malaki Jr controlling the position.
Malaki Jr wants to sweep here but Jawo controlling him for the moment.
Jawo trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jawo being controlled here momentarily.
Jawo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Malaki Jr keeps moving.
Malaki Jr pulls Jawo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Malaki Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jawo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malaki Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jawo somewhat.
Jawo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two 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.
Malaki Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Yancy Malaki Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jawo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malaki Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaki Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jawo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malaki Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaki Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jawo was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaki Jr.
Jawo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malaki Jr throws a one two combo.
Malaki Jr throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Malaki Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malaki Jr thuds a left hand into Jawo's body.
Jawo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malaki Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaki Jr scores with a head kick. Jawo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Malaki Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Jawo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malaki Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malaki Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jawo under the eye.
Malaki Jr catches Jawo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jawo staying out of range there.
Malaki Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malaki Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jawo's head backwards.
Malaki Jr misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawo off to one side.
Malaki Jr throws a body punch but Jawo moves out of range.
Jawo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malaki Jr tries a low kick but Jawo avoids it.
Jawo feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Malaki Jr.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malaki Jr sprawls well. Malaki Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jawo gets slowly back to his feet.
Malaki Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malaki Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Malaki Jr there.
Malaki Jr throws a nice looking combination but Jawo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malaki Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malaki Jr throws a leg kick but Jawo moved away.
Malaki Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malaki Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jawo.
Malaki Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malaki Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malaki Jr throws out a leg kick but Jawo moves out of range and Malaki Jr only half commits.
Jawo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawo off to one side.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malaki Jr as he avoids it easily.
Malaki Jr is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malaki Jr enables Jawo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malaki Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jawo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malaki Jr is controlling Jawo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr pulls Jawo in close to prevent any damage.
Jawo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malaki Jr dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jawo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malaki Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Malaki Jr from controlling successfully.
Jawo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jawo looking for a guillotine here but Malaki Jr defends easily.
Jawo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malaki Jr is working Jawo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jawo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaki Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malaki Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jawo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jawo is looking for a triangle but Malaki Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jawo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malaki Jr defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jawo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malaki Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jawo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malaki Jr pinned against the cage. Malaki Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jawo fails with the takedown
and Malaki Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaki Jr lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malaki Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Jawo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jawo's knee momentarily.
Malaki Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jawo momentarily.
Jawo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jawo is rocked!
Malaki Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Jawo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Jawo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jawo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malaki Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jawo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jawo shoots in and drives through. Malaki Jr sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malaki Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jawo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawo off to one side.
Malaki Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jawo momentarily.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malaki Jr but Malaki Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malaki Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo slips a jab from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaki Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki Jr stuffs the takedown.
Malaki Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Malaki Jr.
A jab from Malaki Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo with a poor takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malaki Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jawo darts in looking for a takedown but Malaki Jr gets double underhooks and turns Jawo into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki Jr misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr misses with a straight right.
Jawo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malaki Jr sprawls and moves away.
Malaki Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jawo takes one to the side of the head.
Jawo tries to move into range but Malaki Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jawo slips under a jab from Malaki Jr.
Jawo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jawo tries for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away easily
and Malaki Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jawo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Jawo ducks right into an uppercut from Malaki Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malaki Jr lunges at Jawo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jawo's hand.
Jawo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaki Jr as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Malaki Jr finds it's way through Jawo's defenses.
Good leg kick by Malaki Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jawo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malaki Jr defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaki Jr misses with a leg kick
and Jawo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malaki Jr won't be happy with that.
Malaki Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jawo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malaki Jr is controlling Jawo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jawo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malaki Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jawo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malaki Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malaki Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Junior Jawo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Malaki Jr from controlling successfully.
Yancy Malaki Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malaki Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malaki Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malaki Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jawo working for a triangle but Malaki Jr defends it easily.
Malaki Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malaki Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki Jr!
A victorious Yancy Malaki Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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