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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hipster Vegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tao Malachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao Malachai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 cm
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213 lbs
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189 cm
18
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hipster Vegan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Malachai! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malachai avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vegan moves in looking to clinch but Malachai pushes him off. Malachai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malachai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Malachai lands the left hand. Malachai lands with a shot to the body. Vegan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Malachai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vegan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Malachai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vegan with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Malachai to counter with a crisp jab. Malachai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegan's hands. This has been an exciting period of action! Malachai moves into range and connects with a jab. Vegan has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vegan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Malachai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vegan thinking. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipster Vegan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vegan throws a combination that misses and Malachai counters with a stiff right hand. Malachai throws a shot to the body.
Malachai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vegan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Vegan walks into a jab. Nice uppercut there from Malachai. Vegan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malachai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Malachai loads up on a big right hand but Vegan slips the punch. Malachai sizes up Vegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vegan misses with a combination
and Malachai counters with a lovely shot to the body. Malachai clobbers Vegan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Vegan. Vegan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Malachai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Malachai lands with a right hand. Vegan wants to clinch up but Malachai keeps it at a distance. Vegan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice sprawl there from Malachai as Vegan shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malachai with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vegan with a poor takedown and Malachai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vegan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vegan takes one to the side of the head.
Malachai lands with an overhand left. A shot to the liver by Malachai. Beautiful body shot. Malachai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Malachai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Vegan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A jab from Malachai finds it's way through Vegan's defenses. Malachai thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Vegan. Malachai looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vegan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vegan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Malachai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegan doesn't seem bothered though. Vegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malachai dips to his left and cracks Vegan with an uppercut! Vegan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malachai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vegan thinking. Jab by Malachai. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Malachai dominated that 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.
Malachai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Malachai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vegan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Malachai stalling in the clinch but Vegan improves position. Vegan slows down the pace here.
Vegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tao Malachai seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vegan closes the distance looking to clinch and Malachai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lazy left from Malachai finds it's target. Vegan throws a leg kick and Malachai counters with a straight right hand. Vegan closes the distance but Malachai moves to the side and Malachai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vegan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vegan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malachai circles away quickly and effectively. Vegan fails with the takedown and Malachai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hipster Vegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Malachai. Donk. Malachai catches Vegan right on the button with a cross. Vegan shoots and misses and Malachai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malachai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vegan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tao Malachai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vegan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vegan tries to bum rush Malachai with a series of wild strikes but Malachai uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vegan throws a lazy head kick and Malachai counters with a right hand to the body. Vegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Vegan closes the distance but Malachai moves to the side and Malachai counters with a nice uppercut. Malachai lunges at Vegan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vegan's hand. Vegan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malachai.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vegan closes the distance but Malachai moves to the side and Malachai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Malachai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vegan's head. Hipster Vegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Malachai lands with a straight right. Vegan didn't see that one coming. Malachai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vegan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegan there as he acknowledges the shot. Malachai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vegan misses with a double jab
and Malachai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malachai stuns Vegan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice shot by Malachai. Malachai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malachai lands with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vegan needs to keep his hands up - Malachai had a free shot at his head there. Malachai lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Malachai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Malachai lands a body shot.
Malachai throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Malachai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Vegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malachai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegan. Malachai scores with a jab. Vegan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vegan tries to clinch there but Malachai circles away.
Vegan misses with a hook to the body
and Malachai counters with a stiff right hand. Malachai punishes Vegan's body with a nice straight punch. Malachai lands a right hook to the body.
Vegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Malachai lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegan takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malachai lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Malachai misses its intended target. Malachai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malachai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vegan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malachai avoids it really well and circles away. Malachai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malachai misses with a looping right. Malachai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vegan. Vegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Malachai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vegan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Vegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachai. Vegan throws a big counter combination but Malachai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Vegan tries to clinch and Malachai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vegan lands a head kick!
Malachai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegan is looking to clinch but Malachai is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Malachai misses. Vegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malachai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good shot there by Malachai.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malachai scores with a body shot.
Malachai looks to land a right hand but Vegan moved out of range. Malachai connects with a body shot. Vegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malachai quickly recovers to half guard. Vegan wants to take a breather but Malachai is having none of it. Hipster Vegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Malachai wants to get back to his feet. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vegan lands a nice short elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Vegan slips a nice elbow through Malachai's hands, connecting with Malachai's forehead. Malachai is trying to stand up here but Vegan is controlling him well. Vegan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malachai is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malachai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Vegan drops an elbow to the side of Malachai's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vegan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malachai's head. Malachai is looking to escape. Malachai tries to kick Vegan off in order to stand up. Vegan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Malachai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Malachai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vegan is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vegan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Tao Malachai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Malachai 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Tao Malachai! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tao Malachai! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tao Malachai!
Tao Malachai wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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