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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mieczyslaw Okninski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Zoey Malone struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Zoey Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
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Granite 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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mieczyslaw Okninski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okninski.
Okninski clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the ropes.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Malone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Okninski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okninski throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Okninski taking a breather.
Malone tries a body shot but Okninski blocks it.
Okninski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okninski's elbow.
Malone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okninski can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okninski trying to control the position but instead, Malone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okninski into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands with a left to the head.
Malone is leaning against Okninski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malone is working Okninski over against the ropes.
Okninski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Okninski fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Okninski misses with a body punch.
Okninski works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone looks winded!
A short right from Okninski on the inside.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Okninski fails to land.
Okninski has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Okninski throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Okninski lands a shot to the body.
Okninski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Malone.
Okninski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okninski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okninski is keeping busy.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Okninski.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Okninski.
Okninski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okninski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Okninski avoids it by throwing Malone back against the ropes.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Malone wants to stall.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Okninski.
Okninski lands a nice uppercut.
Okninski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okninski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Mieczyslaw Okninski will probably get the nod.
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.
Okninski looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone walks into a straight right hand from Okninski.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Mieczyslaw Okninski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone moves into range and clinches up with Okninski.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okninski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone misses with some punches.
Okninski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okninski misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okninski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone prevents a body shot from Okninski.
Okninski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okninski backwards.
Malone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okninski fails to land.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone lands a nice uppercut.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okninski pushes Malone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Malone prevents a body shot from Okninski.
Okninski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Okninski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okninski's elbow.
Okninski blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okninski.
Malone is trying to stall.
Okninski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Okninski.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Okninski controls his hands.
Okninski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Okninski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okninski misses with some punches.
Okninski misses with a punch to the body.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Malone tries a body shot but Okninski blocks it.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okninski.
Okninski lands a shoulder strike.
Okninski misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieczyslaw Okninski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Okninski misses the jab.
Okninski has Malone up against the ropes in a clinch.
Okninski trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okninski.
Okninski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okninski misses with some punches.
Okninski prevents a body shot from Malone.
Okninski lands a body punch.
Okninski lands an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Okninski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Okninski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okninski throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Okninski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Okninski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Okninski blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Okninski.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okninski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoey Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okninski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone blocks a body shot from Okninski.
Okninski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okninski throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malone.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Okninski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Okninski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Okninski.
Okninski lands with a left to the head.
Okninski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okninski swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okninski.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mieczyslaw Okninski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okninski tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Okninski fails to land.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okninski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okninski gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okninski tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Okninski avoids it by throwing Malone back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okninski throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Okninski tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Okninski back against the ropes.
Okninski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Okninski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okninski misses with a punch on the inside.
Okninski lands with a light punch inside.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieczyslaw Okninski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okninski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieczyslaw Okninski!
A relieved looking Mieczyslaw Okninski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Zoey Malone spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn! That sucked!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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