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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jace Malnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kasey Daugherty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kasey Daugherty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 cm
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193 lbs
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188 cm
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kasey Daugherty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jace Malnon! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daugherty tries to keep at a distance but Malnon has taken the fight into the clinch. Malnon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daugherty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malnon to the mat. Malnon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Malnon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Daugherty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malnon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Daugherty throws a big right hand that misses. Malnon pulls Daugherty in close to prevent any damage. Daugherty wants to stand but Malnon is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daugherty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daugherty is looking to work some ground and pound but Malnon has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Malnon takes the fight into the clinch. Malnon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daugherty has him pressed against the cage. Daugherty can't get the takedown.
Malnon looks to throw an elbow but misses. Daugherty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malnon is defending well. Daugherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malnon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Malnon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daugherty is proving hard to escape from. Malnon stopping the sweep attempt from Daugherty.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malnon drops back looking for a leg! Daugherty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daugherty manages to kick Malnon off! Malnon jumps back into Daugherty's guard. Daugherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malnon on the ground. Daugherty looking to control.
Daugherty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malnon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Malnon is looking to stand up but Daugherty won't let him. Daugherty keeping moving, preventing Malnon from controlling successfully. Malnon preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daugherty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malnon as he jumps to the side. A nice side step and Malnon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daugherty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Malnon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daugherty sprawls well initially but Malnon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Daugherty wants to get back to full guard. Daugherty is working hard here to advance position. Daugherty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malnon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malnon's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daugherty throwing sloppy strikes. Daugherty misses with an elbow to the head. Daugherty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Malnon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Daugherty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Malnon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Daugherty is breathing heavily. Daugherty missing with punches from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kasey Daugherty will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daugherty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jace Malnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malnon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daugherty napping and manages to drive through into side control! Daugherty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malnon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Malnon trying to control the position but Daugherty is working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Malnon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daugherty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malnon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Daugherty wants to control but Malnon is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malnon passes into side control, despite Daugherty's attempt to control the position.
Malnon in side control, just content to control the action for now. Daugherty is trying to get back to half guard. Daugherty wants to control but Malnon postures up. Jace Malnon has got the better of the ground game so far. Daugherty is looking to regain half guard here but Malnon keeps moving and retains side control.
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. Daugherty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Malnon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daugherty is not content to let Malnon control the position. Daugherty wants to get back to his feet.
Malnon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daugherty sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daugherty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daugherty. Malnon is breathing heavily. Daugherty wants to stand and escape but Malnon is having none of it. Malnon wants to pass the guard but Daugherty is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Malnon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Daugherty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Malnon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malnon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malnon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Daugherty managing to control the position. Daugherty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malnon's guard. Daugherty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Daugherty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Malnon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daugherty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Malnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Daugherty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malnon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Malnon looking to score a takedown here. Daugherty is defending well but Malnon drives through and ends up in Daugherty's guard. Daugherty wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malnon is now in half guard. Malnon wants to pass to mount but Daugherty is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daugherty wants to get back to his feet. Malnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Daugherty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malnon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malnon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Malnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Malnon stops Daugherty from getting back to his feet.
Daugherty trying to control but Malnon postures up.
Daugherty regains full guard. Nicely done. Malnon stands up from Daugherty's guard - Malnon perhaps looking for a knockout. Daugherty pushes Malnon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Malnon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daugherty regains guard immediately. Daugherty is controlling Malnon's posture. Malnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Daugherty is retaining full guard. Daugherty working a defensive guard but Malnon passes into half guard.
Malnon wants to stand but Daugherty has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Malnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daugherty keeps working. Daugherty is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daugherty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Daugherty is trying to control the position but Malnon postures up. Daugherty tries to land a sweep but no joy. Malnon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daugherty's guard. Daugherty trying to control here.
Malnon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daugherty!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malnon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Daugherty wants to control but Malnon is having none of it. Daugherty wants to get back to his feet.
Malnon wants to control the pace but Daugherty is squirming around nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Malnon fails to take his opponent's back. Malnon tries to control but Daugherty wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Jace Malnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Malnon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jace Malnon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
26% |
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