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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thomas Maloney told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Sutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutton stuffs the takedown.
Sutton is looking for a counter combo.
Sutton checks a leg kick.
Maloney misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Maloney does no damage.
Maloney tries to bum rush Sutton with a series of wild strikes but Sutton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maloney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maloney is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maloney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maloney as he avoids it easily.
Sutton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton dives in and grabs Maloney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes down on Sutton's head and hops out.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney shoots for a takedown but Sutton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maloney throws a series of punches but Sutton moves out of range.
Sutton rushes Maloney and presses him up against the cage.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Maloney won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maloney tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.
Sutton wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Maloney holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutton drops back down to his feet.
Maloney has Sutton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sutton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sutton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sutton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maloney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sutton fails to land the takedown.
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Sutton shoots in.
Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Sutton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maloney lands with a nice combination. Sutton backs away looking to recover.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but Maloney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Maloney clinches.
Maloney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maloney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sutton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maloney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutton's brow.
Maloney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sutton prevents it.
Sutton stalling in the clinch.
Sutton gets underhooks to prevent Maloney's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Come on Sutton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maloney throws an elbow but it misses.
Sutton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maloney prevents it.
Maloney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sutton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maloney prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sutton avoids the head kick by Maloney.
Sutton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sutton wants to clinch.
Sutton dodges the punch combination from Maloney.
A clash of legs there as Sutton blocks the low kick.
Maloney closes the distance and pushes Sutton back into the cage.
Maloney misses with a knee strike.
Sutton tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sutton jumps guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney throws a series of punches but Sutton moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maloney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maloney has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sutton shoots for a takedown but Maloney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maloney.
Sutton moves in looking to clinch but Maloney pushes him off.
Sutton blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney rushes Sutton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sutton looking to slow down the pace here.
Maloney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sutton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sutton jumps guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maloney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Maloney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sutton tries to score a body lock takedown but Maloney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maloney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sutton's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sutton wants to break free but Maloney has control.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maloney wants a takedown.
Maloney tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.
Sutton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sutton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutton won't allow it.
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.
Sutton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sutton jumps guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maloney wants a takedown.
Maloney is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maloney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maloney is trying to force a seperation but Sutton has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutton is looking to break free of the clinch but Maloney has double underhooks.
Sutton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maloney walks away with a smile on his face. Sutton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maloney forces Sutton back against the cage and clinches.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maloney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maloney to keep the fight standing.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
Sutton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maloney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sutton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton is trying to break the clinch but Maloney has him pressed against the cage.
Sutton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton looking to slow down the pace here.
Maloney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sutton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sutton stops a takedown attempt from Maloney.
Thomas Maloney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maloney can't get the takedown.
Sutton jumps into guard, dragging Maloney to the mat.
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.
Sutton being controlled here, momentarily.
Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sutton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maloney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maloney postures up.
Sutton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maloney is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maloney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maloney gets to his feet. Sutton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sutton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Maloney shoots in looking for a takedown. Sutton tries to sprawl out of it but Maloney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Maloney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt.
Maloney moves into the clinch successfully.
Maloney tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sutton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sutton is trying to drag Maloney to the mat but Maloney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sutton pulls guard.
Buddy Sutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maloney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maloney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maloney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maloney!
Thomas Maloney made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'when one of us irish go to war we all go to war'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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