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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
Bone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it.
Bone lands the left hand.
Bone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone throws a hook but Malenko blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malenko! But no joy.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bone actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko is taking a breather. Bone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malenko is working away from the top position though.
Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malenko wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy.
Malenko is controlling the pace.
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malenko pulls his head out easily.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Malenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bone is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Malenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malenko is keen to just control but Bone is a slippery customer.
Malenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bone tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
Malenko is keen to just control but Bone is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malenko.
Bone drops his hands momentarily and Malenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Bone misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malenko! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bone or perhaps it was just good defense by Malenko, which made it look bad.
Malenko is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone slips under a jab from Malenko.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Bone throws a looping overhand right but Malenko ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Bone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Malenko defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malenko counters with a straight right hand.
Bone lands a glancing blow to the side of Malenko's head.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bone misses the target.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone misses with an uppercut
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malenko misses with a body shot
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bone throws a head kick that Malenko semi-blocks.
Bone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Malenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Malenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bone lands a jab to Malenko's midsection.
Joe Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone throws a jab when Malenko was well out of range.
Malenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bone's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Malenko.
Bone misses with an uppercut
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Malenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bone's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko is hanging on to Bone's back as he tries to escape.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko controlling the position well here. Bone rolled but Malenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bone is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malenko gets his way!
Ray Malenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Malenko controlling the positon.
Malenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Bone is trying to break free.
Malenko is persistently looking for the submission but Bone is defending it well.
Bone is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bone tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bone tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
Bone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malenko is taking a breather. Bone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Bone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malenko works his way into side control.
Bone is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Malenko.
Bone tries to improve position but can't.
Malenko controls the position.
Malenko is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Bone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bone wants to get back to full guard but Malenko has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bone is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bone slips a jab from Malenko.
Bone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bone walks into a jab.
Bone misses with a lunging right hand
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko digs a good hook to Bone's body.
Malenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malenko slips under a jab from Bone.
Malenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good exchange - Bone coming out on top.
Bone misses with a body shot
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone misses with a left hand
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Malenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bone misses with a jab to the body
enabling Malenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Bone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Bone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malenko.
Malenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bone, into his guard.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Malenko has passed into half guard.
Joe Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone is squirming around, avoiding Malenko's attempts to control the action.
Bone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bone is controlling an arm, preventing Malenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Malenko controlling his opponent.
Bone tries to control the position but Malenko now has his back.
Ray Malenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is not going to allow Bone to sit and survive in this position.
Bone tries to escape but Malenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bone trying to control the position but Malenko manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Bone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bone tries to roll but Malenko sticks to his back.
Bone won't enjoy being in this position. Malenko looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bone is tapping - it's over boys! Malenko picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Malenko!
Ray Malenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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RATING
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