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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Malley has chosen House Of pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny O Malley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
O Malley works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
O Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
O Malley moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't get the takedown.
O Malley stalling against the cage.
O Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones tries for a takedown but O Malley manages to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Malley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Malley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
O Malley lands a left hand.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but O Malley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but O Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Malley just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
O Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
O Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands a body punch.
O Malley has Jones pressed against the cage.
O Malley continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Malley to the ground. O Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
O Malley lands a high kick to the side of Jones's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! O Malley dives into guard, looking to finish.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Steve Jones has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O Malley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Malley tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Malley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley preventing the sweep.
Jones is working an open guard so O Malley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steve Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Malley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for O Malley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny O Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones tries for a takedown but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
O Malley slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but O Malley shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Jones.
O Malley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from O Malley. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley moves into the clinch.
O Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
O Malley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Malley taking a breather.
O Malley lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley lands a left hand.
Jones letting O Malley take a breather here.
O Malley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
O Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
O Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
O Malley darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
O Malley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from O Malley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is trying to drag O Malley to the mat but O Malley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from O Malley.
O Malley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Malley lands a left hand.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Malley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent O Malley's takedown attempt.
O Malley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Malley lands a body punch.
O Malley works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
O Malley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
O Malley doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Malley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Malley has escaped and now he's on top!
O Malley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but O Malley pushes his legs off easily.
O Malley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. O Malley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take O Malley's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones has his opponent's back but O Malley is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
O Malley stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Malley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
O Malley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones has his foot on O Malley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Malley works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but O Malley defends easily.
O Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Malley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. O Malley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take O Malley's back instead.
O Malley just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones looking to break O Malley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. O Malley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
O Malley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones is looking for a kimura but O Malley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
O Malley is trying to stand.
O Malley is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Malley is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
O Malley gets back to full guard.
O Malley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Malley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Malley slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Malley.
O Malley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Malley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
O Malley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Malley breaks the clinch.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
O Malley gets a clinch.
O Malley stalling in the clinch.
Danny O Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Malley lands a body punch.
A short right from O Malley on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny O Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Malley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny O Malley!
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