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Event:
CSW 021 Firetrobe vs Lang
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine looks winded!
Malek shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malek doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Valentine counter with a right hand. #T1#
Malek misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malek. #T2#
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malek.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Malek into the cage.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Malek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malek shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Malek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valentine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Malek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malek looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Malek with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Malek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Malek dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Malek pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Malek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Malek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentine leaves Malek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Malek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek fails with the takedown.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Malek on that attempt.
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malek darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Malek into the cage.
Malek shoots and misses
and Malek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Malek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Malek shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malek looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Malek ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malek gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Malek persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Malek misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malek is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Malek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Malek dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malek fails with the takedown.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine leaves Malek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Malek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Malek pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jai Malek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malek is defended easily by Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
A victorious Leon Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Malek shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Malek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Overeem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malek.
Malek attempts a counter takedown but Overeem avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Malek.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Malek wants a takedown but no success here.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Malek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malek wants to take the fight to the mat but Overeem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Overeem prevents the takedown attempt.
Malek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Overeem 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.
Overeem misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Malek.
Overeem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Overeem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malek is breathing heavily.
Malek blocks an uppercut.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Overeem has a couple of punches blocked by Malek.
Malek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Malek in a clinch.
Overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malek is working for takedown but Overeem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Overeem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malek tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Overeem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malek wants a takedown but no success here.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Malek controls his hands.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent Malek's takedown attempt.
Malek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Overeem there.#T2##CL2#
Overeem forces Malek back against the cage and clinches.
Overeem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malek.
Malek wants a takedown but no success here.
Overeem working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Malek's head.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malek backwards.
Overeem tries a body shot but Malek blocks it.
Malek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overeem lands an uppercut.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Malek is avoiding it.
Malek tries to counter with a takedown but Overeem is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Overeem.
Malek swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Overeem tries to clinch there but Malek circles away.
Malek feinted with a counter takedown.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malek has time to react.#CL2#
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem prevents the takedown attempt.
Malek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Overeem is defending well.
Malek is looking for a takedown.
Malek blocks an uppercut.
Malek wants a takedown.
Malek wants a takedown.
Overeem tries a body shot but Malek blocks it.
Overeem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maleks head.
Malek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Malek can't get the takedown.
Overeem throws a punch but it's blocked by Malek.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Overeem lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Overeem.
Malek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Overeem working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Overeem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overeem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Malek is rocked!
Malek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Malek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem lands an uppercut.
Overeem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overeem swings wildly with an uppercut but Malek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem is pressed up against the cage. Malek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overeem down to the mat. Overeem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malek seems to have got his legs back now.
Overeem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Overeem scores with a jab. Malek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Malek avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Malek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Overeem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Overeem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overeem.#CL2#
Overeem pushes Malek up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malek has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Overeem drops Malek onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Malek is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Overeem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Overeem prevents it.
Overeem creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Malek with a big uppercut! Malek tries to clinch up but Overeem pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Malek to the mat! Malek covers up and Overeem unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jensen Overeem!
Jensen Overeem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Malek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravie pinned against the cage. Bravie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek fails to land the takedown.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt - Bravie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Malek.
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown but Bravie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Malek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Bravie. No joy for Malek on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in but Bravie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Malek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravie defends well and Malek ends up having to push Bravie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jai Malek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Malek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravie swivels and escapes.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bravie's waist but Bravie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
Malek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravie but Bravie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Bravie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Malek looks winded!#T2#
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Bravie counters with a crisp one two that drops Malek! Bravie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malek to his feet! Malek is in big trouble!#ROC#
Malek is rocked!
Malek fails with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Malek to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bravie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edward Bravie!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Bravie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CSW 006 Attano vs Yakovchenko
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hood throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Hood gets a clinch. #KD#
Hood floors Malek with a big punch on the inside! Malek is trying to recover but Hood dives into side control. #ROC#
Malek is rocked!
Malek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hood.
Malek is still in real trouble! Can Hood finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malek is avoiding damage well.
Malek seems to have recovered his senses.
Hood lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Malek! Hood senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Malek out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucas Hood!
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Malek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bravie tries to avoid it but Malek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bravie to the ground. Bravie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek fails to land the takedown.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malek.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Malek.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but Bravie shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Malek with that takedown attempt.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bravie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravie as he jumps to the side.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bravie's waist but Bravie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
Bravie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Malek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bravie sprawls well. Bravie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malek gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malek goes for a double leg but Bravie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravie continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malek shoots and misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Malek looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Bravie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malek.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Bravie, which made it look bad.
Malek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Bravie counters with a crisp one two that drops Malek! Bravie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malek to his feet! Malek is in big trouble!#ROC#
Malek is rocked!
Edward Bravie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malek misses with a takedown
and Bravie counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Malek! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Bravie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Bravie!
Edward Bravie is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Edward Bravie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFL 23: Seery vs Szczesny
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Business throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Business is in Malek's guard.
Business pushing down on Malek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malek controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Business is working for a kimura but Malek is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Business is trying to work for a kimura but Malek is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Business wants to pass the guard but Malek is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek trying to hold on to Business's head to control him but Business postures up.
#T1#
Business is just content to waste time from the top position. Malek takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Business pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malek is keeping the position for now.
Business wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
Business tries to free his leg and advance position but Malek is retaining full guard.
Business is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Business.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malek holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Business trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malek enables Business to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Business wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
Business content to stall in guard here.
Business wants to pass the guard but Malek is keeping the position.#T3#
Business is working hard here to advance position.
Business wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
Business tries to free his leg and advance position but Malek is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Business wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Business bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malek seems a little lost for a moment, as Business dominates the positioning.
Malek is not content to let Business control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Business with the ground and pound but Malek regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4##SUB#
Business seems to be working for a kimura but Malek defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Business is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Business is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Business is looking for a kimura but Malek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Business to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Business dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Malek drives through with a takedown into Business's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Malek preventing the sweep.
Business wants to control but Malek passes easily into half guard.
Monkey Business overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Business tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Malek has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Business is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malek can do to turn this around?
Malek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Business is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Business is trying to escape the mount.
Malek avoids the attempt from Business to control.
Malek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Business regains half guard.
Business wants to control but Malek is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Business is looking for a sweep. Malek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malek is thwarting Business's attempts to control the position.
Malek works his way into side control.
Business is looking to regain half guard here but Malek keeps moving and retains side control.
Business can't do much from the bottom here.
Business being controlled for a moment.
Malek trying to control the action but Business is working from the bottom. #T3#
Business looks to move to half guard but instead Malek has passed into mount! Damn!
Business holds on for dear life.
Business tries to reverse the position but Malek maintains control.
Business is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Business is looking to improve his position but Malek isn't that keen on the idea.
Business regains half guard.
Malek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Business is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malek pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Malek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Business shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Business are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Business is looking to take a break and control but Malek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Malek is defending well. #SUB#
Business tries for a kimura but Malek is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Malek is looking to regain half guard here but Business keeps moving and retains side control.
Business wants to control for a moment but Malek uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Business is working for a kimura but Malek is defending it quite comfortably.
Business wants to pass to mount but Malek is defending the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Business is looking to take a break and control but Malek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malek tries to roll over but Business keeps him under control.#SUB#
Business seems to be looking for submissions.
Business wants to pass the guard but Malek is defending well.
Business trying to control from half guard but Malek is working away. #T3#
Malek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Business is working away from the top position though.
Malek is staying active underneath Business, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Business shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malek is trying to defend but Business finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Malek is defending against the submission attempts here by Business.
Business uses his free foot to push down on Malek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malek. #T4#
Business trying to control but Malek is having none of it.
Business throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Malek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Business.
Malek is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business wants to control the pace but Malek is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Business working for a submission but Malek is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Business clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malek.
Business struggling a bit here.
Business is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Business trying to control but Malek flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Malek controlling well, preventing Business from escaping the position.
Malek is trying to stick to Business's back but Business is turning into Malek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Business.
Business postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Business wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
Malek pulls Business in to control the position.
Business trying to move into half guard but instead Malek has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Business wants to control the position but Malek says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malek tries to pass to full mount but Business defends it. #T2#
Business wants to control but Malek passes into side.
Business struggling a bit here.
Business looks to move to half guard but instead Malek has passed into mount! Damn!
Business tries to reverse the position but Malek maintains control.
Malek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Business is looking to escape.
Business is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Business wants to hold on but Malek pushes him away.
Business is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Business is looking to escape.
Business is wriggling around trying to escape.
Business is squirming around, avoiding Malek's attempts to control the action.
Business is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malek wants to take Business's back but he can't do it this time.
Business is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Business is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Malek controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Malek dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Malek feints and as Business raises his hands in defense, Malek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malek preventing the sweep.
Business managing to control the position. #SUB#
Business working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Business looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Business tries to free his leg and advance position but Malek is retaining full guard. #T1#
Business trying to control but Malek is working from the bottom.
Business stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Business working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Business is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malek has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Business wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malek is now in half guard. #T2#
Business wants to get back to full guard.
Business is concentrating on defense, preventing Malek from advancing position.
Business is trying to get back to full guard.
Malek trying to pass the guard but Business defending well. #T3#
Business wants to get back to full guard but Malek has passed into side control.
Business is trying to get back to half guard.
Business gets back to half guard.
Business is trying to get back to full guard.
Business is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malek's back!#T4##SUB#
Business working for a choke but Malek reverses nicely into Business 's guard.
Business looking for a sweep. Not yet Business, not yet.
Business controlling Malek's posture.
Business being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malek is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Malek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jai Malek!
Jai Malek is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jai Malek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Malek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Malek moves into range and clinches up with Stackhouse.
A short right from Malek. #BC2#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stackhouse moves away from the strike by Malek.
Malek tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse needs to keep his hands up - Malek had a free shot at his head there.
Malek throws a big shot that misses.
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Malek misses.
Malek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse.
Malek connects with a body shot that sends Stackhouse's belly button to the back.
Malek throws a sloppy head kick and Stackhouse moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse.
Malek doesn't manage to clinch there - Stackhouse circles away.
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL#
Malek clinches up with Stackhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Stackhouse wants to break free but Malek has control.
Malek lands a right hand.
Malek tries to throw a body punch but Stackhouse avoids it by throwing Malek back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Malek.
Malek swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malek leaning against his opponent.
Malek keeps control of Stackhouse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malek lands a body shot. #BC2#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Malek drives through and clinches with Stackhouse against the cage.
Malek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stackhouse's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Holly Stackhouse has been cut.
Stackhouse looks winded!
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malek lands with a right to the head.
Malek pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Malek.
Malek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malek gets through Stackhouse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malek.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malek.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the head.
Malek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malek scores with a shot to the side of Stackhouse's head.
Malek digs a right hand underneath Stackhouse's ribcage. Stackhouse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malek lands a nice knee to the body.
Malek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stackhouse up against the cage.
Malek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malek working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Malek lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Nice body punch from Malek.
Stackhouse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malek lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Malek drops Stackhouse with a big knee straight up the middle! Stackhouse is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Stackhouse is rocked!
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malek throws a head kick that misses.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stackhouse drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Malek follows Stackhouse to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai Malek!
A very excited looking Jai Malek rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Horizon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick.
Malek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horizon looks to throw a body kick
and Malek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malek avoids a kick to the body.
Malek scores with a jab. Horizon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Malek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Malek moves into range and clinches up with Horizon.
Malek taking a breather.
Malek misses with a knee strike.
Malek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC#
Horizon manages to break the clinch.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malek! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horizon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Malek has Horizon up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Horizon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malek doesn't manage to clinch there - Horizon circles away.
Malek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Malek shapes to counter with a head kick.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malek throws a big counter head kick but Horizon avoids it with no problem.
Malek tries to land a front kick but Horizon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malek is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
Horizon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Malek tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Malek avoids a kick to the body.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malek! But no joy.#T2#
Malek just misses with a punch to the body.
Malek throws a looping overhand right but Horizon ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horizon - the referee stops the clock and Malek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horizon. Malek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Horizon gets tackled into the cage by Malek. Malek maintains the clinch.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malek. #BC#
Horizon breaks the clinch.
Horizon throws a push kick but Malek slaps the foot to one side.
Malek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but Malek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malek tries to clinch up but Horizon circles away and keeps his distance.
Malek jabs Horizon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horizon looks to throw a body kick
and Malek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Malek throws a head kick that Horizon semi-blocks.
Malek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malek looks winded!
A slow jab from Malek misses its intended target.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but Malek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Malek.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malek tries to clinch up.
Horizon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malek throws a hook but Horizon blocks it.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horizon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Malek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horizon, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek has a couple of punches blocked by Horizon.
Horizon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Horizon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malek working aggressively here.
#BC#
Horizon breaks the clinch.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
Malek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horizon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malek wants to clinch up but Horizon keeps it at a distance.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Malek moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Malek.
Sloppy strikes from Malek. Those never looked like landing.
Horizon moves out of range as Malek throws a body kick.
Malek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horizon was well out of range. Poor timing from Malek.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horizon - the referee stops the clock and Malek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horizon. Malek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malek is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
Malek wants to clinch up but Horizon keeps it at a distance.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jai Malek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malek wants to clinch up but Horizon keeps it at a distance.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malek raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horizon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horizon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malek throws out the jab.
Malek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malek misses with a head kick.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malek.
Horizon tries to land a body kick
and Malek counters with a big head kick but Horizon shrugs it off.
Malek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horizon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malek tries to counter with a clinch but Horizon shakes him off and moves away.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
Horizon avoids a kick to the body.
Evan Horizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malek is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
Malek tries to close the distance and clinch but Horizon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Malek moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon keeps the fight on the outside.
Malek avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malek! But no joy.
Malek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Malek replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Horizon blocks it well.
Horizon looks to land a body kick but Malek moved away.
Malek misses with a hook. Horizon ducked under it nicely.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horizon avoids the head kick by Malek.
Horizon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body
and Malek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Malek gets a clinch.
Malek tries a body shot but Horizon blocks it.
Malek throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Malek misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but Horizon is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horizon.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malek is breathing heavily.
Malek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horizon's elbow.
Malek misses with a body punch.
Malek misses with some punches.
Malek misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Horizon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Malek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horizon looks for the body kick but Malek saw that one coming.
Malek tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Malek moves into the clinch.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3##BC#
Horizon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malek scores with a punch to the head.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but Malek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Malek tries to clinch up.
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evan Horizon is winning the standup battle so far.
Malek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horizon throws a big counter combination but Malek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malek!
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horizon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Malek. That snapped Horizon's head back.
Malek moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horizon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malek tries to clinch up.
Horizon delivers a nice body kick.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Malek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horizon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Malek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horizon throws a push kick but Malek slaps the foot to one side.
Horizon looks for the body kick but Malek saw that one coming.
Malek lands with a slapping head kick.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Malek moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
Malek tries a head kick but it misses.
Malek misses with a looping left.
Malek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horizon throws a push kick but Malek slaps the foot to one side.
Horizon throws a front kick that sends Malek stumbling back into the cage.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jai Malek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horizon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malek.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but Malek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Malek is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
Malek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Horizon.
Malek misses with a two punch combination.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malek doesn't manage to clinch there - Horizon circles away.
Horizon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malek.
It looked like Horizon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Horizon!
Horizon looks to land a body kick but Malek moved away.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
Horizon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horizon throws the kick towards the body but Malek avoids it.
Malek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Malek avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
Malek tries to clinch but Horizon moves out of range.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
Malek tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Malek cracks a nice hook into Horizon's ribs.
Malek tries to clinch there but Horizon circles away.
Malek throws a jab but it's blocked by Horizon.
Horizon tries to land a front kick but Malek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malek wants to counter the offense by Horizon and move into the clinch position.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malek tries to close the distance and clinch but Horizon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
Malek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horizon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malek keeps Horizon at a distance using the push kick.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Horizon staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
Malek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malek fakes the leg kick and cracks Horizon in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek scores with a shot to the body.
Horizon misses with the body kick
and Malek counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Malek has closed the distance and engaged Horizon in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malek.
Horizon managing to block the knees to the body from Malek.
Horizon has had enough of the clinch but Malek keeps him there for the moment.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horizon blocks it with crossed arms.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but Horizon blocks with his arms.
Malek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horizon blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but Horizon blocks with his arms.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horizon blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Malek fails to land.
Horizon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Horizon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malek throws the left hand but Horizon avoids the punch easily.
Horizon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horizon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horizon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horizon is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Horizon.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Horizon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Horizon avoids the head kick by Malek.
As Malek looks to move away, Horizon throws a big counter combo but Malek just gets out of the way.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Malek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horizon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horizon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malek.
Horizon avoids the head kick by Malek.
Horizon looks to land a body kick but Malek moved away.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Horizon throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Malek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horizon looks for the body kick but Malek saw that one coming.
Malek moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Malek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horizon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horizon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evan Horizon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evan Horizon.
I think Malek 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
RFL 008 Ring Edition I
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Malek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Malek has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Malek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malek.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malek connects with a knee to the head.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
A short right from Malek on the inside.
Malek is stalling here.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
Malek lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Malek with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Malek on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #KD#
Malek drops Valentine onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Valentine is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine looks winded!
Malek with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Valentine drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jai Malek!
In his post fight interview, Jai Malek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFL 003 Muller vs Vinci
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Malek drives through and clinches with Antonio against the cage.
Malek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malek throws a head punch that misses.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but Antonio blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Antonio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Antonio tries a body shot but Malek blocks it.
Malek blocks a body shot from Antonio.
Antonio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Antonio.
Antonio cracks Malek with a nice body shot.
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio prevents a body shot from Malek.
Antonio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Antonio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio can't find room to land a body shot as Malek controls the action.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Malek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malek misses with a knee to the head.
Malek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malek stalling in the clinch but Antonio improves position. #T1#
Malek landing knees to the head.
Malek wants to stall.
Malek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malek backwards.
Antonio lands an uppercut.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Malek.
A short left from Antonio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Antonio. #ROC2#
Malek is rocked!#KD2#
Antonio drops Malek onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Malek is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Malek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malek is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Antonio pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Malek out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eugenio Antonio!
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Event:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Malek misses with a double jab.
Malek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trudeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trudeau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trudeau dips to his left and cracks Malek with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Malek is rocked!
Trudeau lands a big head kick that sends Malek to the canvas! Trudeau follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Trudeau! Marcello Trudeau retains his super heavyweight title!
Marcello Trudeau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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