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Event:
SFC22 - Rockerfeller vs Chigg
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Malaya blocks a low kick nicely.
Malaya throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Malaya throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan digs a good hook to Malaya's body.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Logan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts. #CL#
Logan clinches.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Malaya - that landed with a thud.
Malaya controlling the action here for a moment.
Malaya is looking to control Logan's arms but Logan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malaya has his back to the cage. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan throws a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Malaya down.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaya.
Malaya flicks out a counter leg kick but Logan steps away.
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malaya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan slips a jab from Malaya.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Malaya's belly button to the back.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan wants to land a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Malaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malaya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malaya there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Malaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Malaya is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Logan sizes up Malaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan lands a jab to Malaya's midsection.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Logan connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logan.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Logan feints a jab promting Malaya to slip. Logan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malaya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Logan moves into the clinch.
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!
Logan misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan lunges at Malaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malaya's hand.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malaya is out of range and Logan settles back down.
Malaya throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Logan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Logan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Malaya is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malaya scrambles back to his feet.
Malaya misses with a double jab.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan connects with a body shot.
Malaya looks winded!
Logan cracks Malaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Logan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Logan thuds his shin into the meat of Malaya's side.
Logan stuns Malaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan misses with a low kick as Malaya jumps back.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Malaya.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Logan throws a front kick aimed at Malaya's knee but Malaya avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Logan. That snapped Malaya's head back.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan tries to score with a low kick but Malaya moves his leg out of the way.#T1##CL#
Logan darts in and clinches Malaya up against the cage.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Logan.
Logan avoiding damage.
#BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Malaya motions for Logan to come forward. Malaya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
Logan with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Logan with a hook.
Malaya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Logan moves his leg out of the way.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Malaya slips a straight right by Logan.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan wants to slow Malaya down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Logan throws a leg kick but Malaya moved away.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logan.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Malaya throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Malaya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malaya tries to work over Logan's front leg with a kick but Logan checks it.
Malaya walks into a left hand.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Malaya lands with an overhand left.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malaya's hands.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Malaya blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Malaya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Logan misses with a jab to the body
and Malaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malaya checks a leg kick. #CL#
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan blocking some punches.
Logan blocks a body shot from Malaya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaya controls his hands.
A short right from Malaya on the inside.
Logan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Malaya takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Logan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Logan scores with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Logan blocks the leg kick.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Logan misses.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Logan throws a hook but Malaya avoids it easily.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Malaya moves out of range of the leg kick from Logan.
Logan scores with the left hand. Malaya knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Malaya misses.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malaya scores with a head kick.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Logan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malaya - the referee stops the clock and Logan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malaya. Logan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malaya lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya blocks the body kick.
Logan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Logan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malaya scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Logan forces Malaya back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan digs a right hand into Malaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malaya's gas tank.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Malaya's head.
Logan works on Malaya's body with a couple of short punches.
Logan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malaya misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logan blocks an uppercut.
Logan lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan wants to land a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan scores with a hook.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malaya. That did some damage!
Malaya throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Malaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan throws a chopping leg kick but Malaya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Logan throws a shot to the body.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Logan clinches up with Malaya and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.
Frankie Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Malaya's head.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Logan slips a straight right by Malaya.
Logan lands a jab to Malaya's midsection.
Malaya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Malaya is looking to score with low kicks.
Logan tries to land a leg kick but Malaya saw it coming and moves away.
Logan slips a jab from Malaya.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Malaya.#CL#
Logan instigates a clinch.
Logan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaya controls his hands.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaya controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan.
Logan prevents a body shot from Malaya.
Malaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malaya blocks a body shot from Logan. #BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan wants to clinch up but Malaya keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Logan rushes Malaya and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Logan checks a low kick from Malaya.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Logan slips under a jab from Malaya.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.#CL#
Logan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Malaya breaks from the clinch.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaya.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya takes one on the button.
Logan tries to work over Malaya's front leg with a kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malaya in his tracks.
Malaya is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Logan throws a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
Malaya tries to work over Logan's front leg with a kick but Logan checks it. #T1#
Logan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Malaya with a jab.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Malaya.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Malaya should have avoided that one.
Malaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
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!
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malaya lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.#T2#
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Logan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Logan blocks the low kick.
Logan stuns Malaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Logan.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logan with a nice cross.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malaya on the side of the head.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Logan connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Malaya.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan lands the left hand.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malaya on the side of the head.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Logan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Logan lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Logan closes the distance and pushes Malaya back into the cage.
Logan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malaya stalling in the clinch.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya working aggressively here.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaya controls his hands.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan digs a good body shot into Malaya's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan is looking to slow Malaya down with leg kicks.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan cracks Malaya with an open hand slap.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Malaya's leg but Malaya calmly moves out of range.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Malaya's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Malaya. #CL#
Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Malaya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan had his way with Simeon Malaya in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Logan stuns Malaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan slips a straight right by Malaya.
Malaya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Malaya's head.
Logan digs a good body shot into Malaya's ribs.
Logan works Malaya's body with a nice hook.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Malaya throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan scores with a hook to the body. Malaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malaya misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Logan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Logan blocks the low kick.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan connects with a jab.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaya misses with a shot to the body
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Malaya takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Malaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan checks a low kick from Malaya.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Logan thuds his right hand into Malaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Logan works the jab nicely.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
#CL#
Logan moves into range and clinches up with Malaya.#BC#
Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malaya! But no joy.#CL#
Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Malaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Logan blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards. #T3#
Logan blocks an uppercut.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya prevents a body shot from Logan.
Logan slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan gets through Malaya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan misses with some punches.
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malaya tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan is leaning against Malaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logan.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Logan closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malaya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malaya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malaya.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Logan walks into a jab.
Logan scores with a jab.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya blocks the body kick.
Logan throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Logan avoids the head kick by Malaya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Logan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
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Event:
SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Malaya misses with a double jab.
Radev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Radev backs off Malaya throws a huge counter combo but Radev manages to avoid it all.
Radev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radev scrambles back to his feet.
Radev blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radev, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Radev avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Radev throws a push kick but Malaya slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Radev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radev.
A little feinted left hand from Radev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya lands with a hook. Radev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Radev is out of range.
Radev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malaya throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.#T1#
Radev scores with a sloppy right hand. Malaya should have avoided that one.
Radev cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radev moves out of range as Malaya throws a body kick.
Radev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Radev counters with a nice leg kick.
Malaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya defending well as Radev loads up on a big left hand.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev misses with a looping left.
Malaya checks the leg kick.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Radev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malaya.
Malaya misses with a body punch
and Radev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
and Radev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaya throws out a powerful jab.
Radev avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Radev lands.
Radev throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Radev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Malaya tries to work over Radev's front leg with a kick but Radev checks it.
Radev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Malaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Radev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Radev's head.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Malaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev. #T3#
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Radev off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Radev. Beautiful body shot.
Malaya looks for the body kick but Radev saw that one coming.
Radev misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Malaya misses #CL#
and Radev counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Radev fails to land.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malaya can't find room to land a body shot as Radev controls the action.
Radev scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radev lands a shot to the body.
Radev wants to take the fight to the mat but Malaya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malaya lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Radev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya blocks a head kick by Radev.
Radev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Radev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crunch! Radev slams his shin into Malaya's torso.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Radev counters with a nice uppercut.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radev connects with the punch.
Radev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaya with the counter takedown but Radev avoids it easily.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Radev checks it
letting Radev counter with a right hand.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Radev checks it
letting Radev counter with a right hand.
Malaya throws a push kick but Radev slaps the foot to one side.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radev misses with a hook. Malaya ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Radev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Radev checks the leg kick.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Radev thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a few strikes there.
Radev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya cracks Radev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Radev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Radev moves out of range easily.
Malaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Malaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radev. That's going to slow Malaya down.
Donk. Radev catches Malaya right on the button with a cross.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Radev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Radev trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Radev postures up.
Radev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Radev postures up.
Radev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Radev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Radev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Radev throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Radev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Radev throws a big elbow that misses.
Radev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malaya's head.
Radev throws a big right hand that misses.
Radev wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving. #T3#
Radev throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Malaya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Malaya pushes Radev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Radev looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
As Malaya backs away, Radev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Radev's calf.
Malaya scores with a head kick.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Radev can pounce on him.
Malaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
#T4#
Malaya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Radev.
Malaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya throws a leg kick but Radev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Radev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Malaya finds it's way through Radev's defenses.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Radev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radev avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Radev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Malaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Radev as he connects with a hook.
Radev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Radev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Radev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaya's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Radev.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Radev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Radev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Radev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Radev moves out of range easily.
Radev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Radev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Radev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Radev tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Radev connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radev.
Malaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malaya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
Radev throws a head kick but Malaya moves out of range.
Radev tries to score with a low kick but Malaya moves his leg out of the way.
Nikolai Radev is winning the standup battle so far.
Radev tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Radev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Radev's calf.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Radev is out of range.
Malaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radev counters with a good low kick that Malaya was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Malaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malaya throws out a leg kick but Radev moves out of range and Malaya only half commits.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev lands the left hand.
Radev shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radev.
#TD#
Radev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malaya controls Radev momentarily but Radev frees himself.
Radev with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radev throws a big right hand that misses.
Radev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Radev trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Radev looking to pass the guard.
Radev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malaya looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malaya holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malaya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Radev.
A head kick from Radev lands but Malaya takes it in his stride.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malaya tries to bum rush Radev with a series of wild strikes but Radev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radev dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Malaya misses.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radev.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Nikolai Radev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SFN Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ceomo slips a jab from Malaya.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Ceomo's knee but Ceomo avoids it well.
Ceomo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Ceomo closes the distance and clinches.
Ceomo lands a hook that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ceomo on the inside.
Malaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ceomo misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya scores with a shot to the side of Ceomo's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaya.
Malaya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Ceomo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malaya.
Ceomo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ceomo has Malaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Ceomo misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Malaya misses with a punch on the inside.
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaya lands an uppercut.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Ceomo controls his hands.
Good body shot from Ceomo.
Malaya pushes Ceomo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch.
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ceomo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ceomo is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ceomo blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
It looked like Ceomo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses
and Ceomo counters with a left to the body.
Ceomo scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Ceomo's leg. Ceomo is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Ceomo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Malaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ceomo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ceomo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ceomo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ceomo works Malaya's body with a nice hook.
Ceomo takes a swing at Malaya's ribcage but misses.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
Ceomo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malaya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malaya prevents a body shot from Ceomo.
Malaya scores with a shot to the side of Ceomo's head.
Ceomo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ceomo blocks a body shot from Malaya.
Ceomo tries to throw a body punch but Malaya avoids it by throwing Ceomo back against the cage. #T3#
Ceomo can't find room to land a body shot as Malaya controls the action.
Ceomo lands a shoulder strike.
Ceomo scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ceomo has closed the distance and engaged Malaya in a clinch.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceomo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ceomo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaya's elbow.
Ceomo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ceomo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ceomo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaya.
Ceomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Ceomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Malaya fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya is leaning against Ceomo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ceomo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malaya working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Ceomo.
Malaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceomo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ceomo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaya's elbow.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
Malaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ceomo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malaya blocks a body shot from Ceomo. #BC2#
Malaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sebastol Ceomo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ceomo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ceomo connects with a body shot.
Malaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Malaya misses
and Ceomo counters with a two punch combo.
Ceomo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ceomo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ceomo.
Ceomo throws a head kick that Malaya semi-blocks.
A clash of legs there as Ceomo blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ceomo is looking to wear down Malaya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ceomo lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ceomo rushes Malaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malaya lands a hook that snaps the head of Ceomo backwards.
Sebastol Ceomo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ceomo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ceomo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Ceomo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo works on Malaya's body with a couple of short punches.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Ceomo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ceomo - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Ceomo digs a right hand underneath Malaya's ribcage. Malaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ceomo tries for a takedown but Malaya manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands with a left to the head.
Ceomo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ceomo.
#TD#
Ceomo has hold of one of Malaya's legs. Malaya is fighting the takedown attempt but Ceomo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Malaya scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ceomo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceomo jabs Malaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ceomo avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Malaya keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ceomo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ceomo tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
Ceomo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Ceomo blocks a body shot from Malaya. #T2#
Ceomo prevents Malaya from breaking the clinch.
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaya tries to stall but Ceomo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Malaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ceomo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ceomo. That's going to slow Malaya down.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceomo.
Ceomo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ceomo instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Ceomo lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ceomo digs a right hand into Malaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malaya's gas tank.
Malaya misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ceomo.
Ceomo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Ceomo controls his hands.
A short left from Ceomo.
A body shot lands from Ceomo.
Ceomo can't find room to land a body shot as Malaya controls the action.
Ceomo tries to work over Malaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ceomo.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Ceomo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malaya lands a shot to the body.
Malaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malaya tries to work over Ceomo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceomo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ceomo misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya lands a nice uppercut.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Malaya lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceomo lands a left hand.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Ceomo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceomo lands with a right to the head.
Ceomo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malaya pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ceomo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ceomo scores with a four punch combination!
Ceomo slips a jab and a cross from Malaya.
We've been told by Ceomo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ceomo connects with a body shot that sends Malaya's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ceomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malaya misses with a combination
and Ceomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastol Ceomo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ceomo digs a good hook to Malaya's body.
No luck for Ceomo with that takedown attempt.
Malaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ceomo digs a good body shot into Malaya's ribs.
Malaya walks into a straight right hand from Ceomo.
Ceomo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ceomo swinging wildly here.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ceomo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceomo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Ceomo moved away.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceomo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malaya has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Ceomo.
Malaya misses with an uppercut
and Ceomo counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Ceomo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Ceomo moves into the clinch.
Ceomo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
A short right from Ceomo on the inside.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ceomo.
Ceomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ceomo lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Malaya is rocked!
Malaya stops a takedown attempt from Ceomo.
Malaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Ceomo finish him?
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceomo.
Malaya seems to have recovered his senses.
Ceomo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ceomo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ceomo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya is trying to stall.
Ceomo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malaya backwards. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ceomo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ceomo digs a right hand underneath Malaya's ribcage. Malaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ceomo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaya controls his hands.
Ceomo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ceomo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ceomo.
Ceomo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Malaya's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Malaya drops to his knees and Ceomo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastol Ceomo!
Sebastol Ceomo very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
McLarnin slips under a jab from Malaya.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLarnin manages to avoid it.
Malaya throws a body kick that misses
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLarnin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaya throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
Malaya connects with a single shot there.
Malaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malaya.
McLarnin checks a leg kick.
McLarnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
McLarnin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malaya!
Malaya is trying to escape the mount.
Malaya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malaya tries to reverse the position but McLarnin maintains control.
McLarnin controlling from mount.
Malaya is in all sorts of trouble here.
McLarnin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malaya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Malaya looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malaya.
Malaya trying to control from the bottom.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Malaya is defending well.
McLarnin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
McLarnin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a kimura here.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Malaya throws the left hand but McLarnin avoids the punch easily.#T4##CL2#
McLarnin moves into the clinch.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as McLarnin controls his hands.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Malaya is pressed up against the cage. McLarnin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malaya down to the mat. Malaya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
McLarnin blocks a jab.
McLarnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLarnin throws a right hand that Malaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Malaya also avoids with ease.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Malaya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malaya wants to get back to full guard.
Malaya is in trouble now - McLarnin has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Malaya misses
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya wants to slow McLarnin down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya lands with a straight right. McLarnin didn't see that one coming.
McLarnin walks into a stiff left hand from Malaya.
A head kick by Malaya misses
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLarnin fails to land with a series of punches.
Malaya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya lands with a kick to the temple. McLarnin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLarnin.
Malaya stuffs the takedown attempt from McLarnin. McLarnin gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Malaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLarnin.
Malaya throws a series of punches but McLarnin moves out of range.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if McLarnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McLarnin prevents Malaya from improving his position.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McLarnin is working for a kimura but Malaya is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
McLarnin trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
McLarnin is controlling the pace.
McLarnin is stalling here. Malaya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McLarnin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malaya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
McLarnin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES2#
McLarnin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
McLarnin checks a low kick from Malaya.
McLarnin throws a counter combo.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Malaya throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
McLarnin ducks right into an uppercut from Malaya.
Malaya feints and then cracks McLarnin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLarnin down.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
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!#TD2#
McLarnin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malaya's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malaya manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLarnin blocks an uppercut.
Malaya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLarnin. McLarnin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Malaya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
McLarnin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
Malaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow McLarnin down.
Malaya throws a low kick but McLarnin moves out of range easily.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws a head kick but McLarnin moves out of range.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
Malaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
McLarnin lands a left and a right that send Malaya crashing to the mat, dazed. McLarnin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Malaya tries a low kick but McLarnin avoids it.
McLarnin checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya scores with a head kick. McLarnin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya cracks McLarnin with a good jab.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
McLarnin gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLarnin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Let's hope that McLarnin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McLarnin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if McLarnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Malaya is not content to let McLarnin control the position.
Malaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malaya trying to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Malaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malaya throws a leg kick but McLarnin checks it.
Malaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
Malaya misses with a double jab
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLarnin lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Malaya connects with a body shot.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya misses with a left hand
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Malaya is rocked!
Malaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Oh Malaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya misses with a lunging right hand
and McLarnin counters with a crisp right that sends Malaya to the canvas! McLarnin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McLarnin!
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Event:
Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malaya slips a straight right by Zarco.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Zarco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zarco throws a head kick that misses.
Zarco misses with a head kick.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zarco.
Malaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zarco's head.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Zarco ducks down to avoid it.
Malaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zarco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Zarco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zarco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zarco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Malaya swings for the body but Zarco moves out of range.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Zarco saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Malaya. #T1#
Malaya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zarco avoids a kick to the body.
Zarco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Zarco's head but Zarco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Malaya misses
and Zarco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zarco counter with a right hand.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Zarco is out of range.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Malaya.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zarco.
Zarco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zarco cracks Malaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zarco - that will leave a mark!
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!
Zarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zarco throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya misses with a body shot
and Zarco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Zarco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zarco checks a low kick from Malaya.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
Malaya moves forwards but Zarco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zarco lands with a shot to the body.
Zarco throws a shot from downtown. Malaya moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Zarco lands a big head kick that sends Malaya tumbling to the mat! Zarco takes a step backwards and waves Malaya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Malaya is rocked!
Malaya drops his hands momentarily and Zarco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Malaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malaya avoids the body shot from Zarco.
Malaya blocks a head kick by Zarco.
Zarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Malaya.#KD2#
Zarco lands a big head kick that sends Malaya tumbling to the mat! Zarco takes a step backwards and waves Malaya back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya motions for Zarco to come forward. Malaya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZarco.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Zarco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malaya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zarco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malaya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zarco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Zarco moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zarco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malaya throws a head kick but Zarco moves out of range.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Zarco moved away.
A nice side step and Zarco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zarco staying out of range there.
Zarco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zarco tries to clinch up.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zarco stalks Malaya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malaya's face. Malaya staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Malaya does it's job there.
Zarco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya drops his hands momentarily and Zarco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Malaya connects with a right hand. Zarco shakes it off.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Zarco is out of range.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Zarco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zarco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Zarco.#KD2#
Zarco drops Malaya with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Malaya looks back up at him and smiles so Zarco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zarco moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Malaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zarco's head.
Zarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zarco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malaya. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow Zarco down.
Zarco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
Simeon Malaya's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Zarco looks to score with a jab to the body but Malaya is just out of range.
Zarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Zarco connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zarco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Zarco counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
Zarco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Zarco is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zarco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Zarco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Zarco slips under a jab from Malaya.
Malaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaya thumps Zarco with a low kick.
Zarco lands with a good body shot.
Zarco throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zarco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya cracks the inside of Zarco's front leg.
Zarco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zarco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zarco misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zarco if he has to take too many more of those.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Malaya might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malaya misses with a leg kick
enabling Zarco to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zarco checks a leg kick.
Zarco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antonio Zarco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zarco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Zarco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zarco manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zarco misses.
Malaya throws a series of punches but Zarco moves out of range.
Zarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malaya misses with a two punch combination.
Malaya looks to land a combination but Zarco avoids it well.
Zarco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Malaya.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Zarco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zarco wants to slow Malaya down by chopping away at his legs.
Zarco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya slips under a jab.#T2#
Malaya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarco throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zarco.
Zarco tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zarco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zarco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaya.
Zarco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malaya is out of range and Zarco settles back down.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zarco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Zarco works over Malaya's head and body with a nice combination.
Malaya scores with a nice right hand.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Zarco checks it #CL2#
and Zarco counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Malaya tries to work over Zarco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zarco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zarco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malaya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zarco blocking some punches.
Malaya looking to stall.
Malaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Zarco blocks an uppercut.
Malaya misses with a body punch.
Zarco digs a right hand into Malaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malaya's gas tank.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zarco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zarco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Zarco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malaya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malaya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zarco lands a nice uppercut.
Zarco connects with a knee to the head.
Zarco throws a head punch that misses.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Zarco.
Zarco jerks Malaya's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Malaya drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Zarco goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Zarco because Malaya was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Antonio Zarco!
A less than humble Antonio Zarco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at Touch-butt with that dork in the park that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Knight digs a good hook to Malaya's body.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.
Knight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaya takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Malaya misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knight.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya throws a leg kick
letting Knight counter with a right hand. #T1#
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Nice shot by Malaya.
Malaya lands a really nice looking cross but Knight seems unphased.
Knight throws a low kick but Malaya moves out of range easily.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Knight feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Knight moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Malaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malaya swinging wildly here.
Malaya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malaya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malaya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Malaya was just out of range.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malaya lands a head kick. Knight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Malaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Knight tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Malaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight wants to slow Malaya down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya slips under a jab from Knight.
Malaya scores with a push kick.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malaya's knee momentarily.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Malaya.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Malaya misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.#T4#
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight throws a counter high kick but Malaya was just alert enough to avoid it.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knight misses.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Malaya throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vann Knight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Malaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Malaya scores with a decent looking hook.
Malaya throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab. #T1#
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight throws a right hand that Malaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Malaya also avoids with ease.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malaya tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaya misses the target.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya takes one to the chin there.
Knight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malaya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
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!
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a leg kick but Malaya checks it.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Malaya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Knight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Malaya takes one to the chin there.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight moves away from the strike by Malaya.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Malaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Malaya's leg but Malaya calmly moves out of range.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight cracks the inside of Malaya's front leg.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Knight feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight staying out of range there.
As Malaya looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Malaya just gets out of the way.
Malaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malaya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Knight misses.
Malaya looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight throws a leg kick but Malaya checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Knight blocks a head kick by Malaya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vann Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Malaya misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Knight scores with a hook.
Malaya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Malaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Knight quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya.
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya thows a body kick. Knight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Knight defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Knight cracks Malaya with an open hand slap.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malaya moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Malaya tries a quick counter leg kick but Knight is wise to it.#T2#
Knight throws the left hand but Malaya avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Knight avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaya, right into the meat.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Malaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Malaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy body kick
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Knight fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Malaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malaya.
#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malaya - that will leave a mark!
Malaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Malaya's head back.
Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Knight misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight thows a body kick. Malaya tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Ascension 0107
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Malaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Katsidis counters with a nice body kick.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Katsidis sees coming a mile off.
Katsidis lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Malaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsidis.
Malaya cracks the inside of Katsidis's front leg.
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katsidis blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsidis avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Katsidis moves away and avoids it.
Katsidis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsidis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Malaya.
Katsidis scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Malaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katsidis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katsidis ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Jab, jab by Katsidis - just one landing.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Katsidis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Katsidis scores with a head kick.
A jab from Katsidis misses.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
It looked like Katsidis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katsidis checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya misses the jab.
Katsidis moves out of range as Malaya throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Katsidis.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Malaya misses
and Katsidis counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsidis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Katsidis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.
Katsidis throws the left hand but Malaya avoids the punch easily.
Katsidis tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katsidis tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.#T2#
Katsidis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Katsidis. That snapped Malaya's head back.
A low kick from Malaya misses
and Katsidis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Katsidis slips the punch.
Katsidis connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsidis catches Malaya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katsidis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katsidis connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Katsidis blocks the leg kick.
Katsidis avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsidis moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsidis, right into the meat.
Malaya lands with a nice body punch.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katsidis.
Malaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katsidis is out of range and Malaya settles back down.
Katsidis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malaya.
Malaya looks to throw a body kick
and Katsidis counters with a thumping low kick.
Katsidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Katsidis moves his leg out of the way.
Katsidis looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
Katsidis throws a front kick aimed at Malaya's knee but Malaya avoids it well.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya tries to land a front kick but Katsidis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Katsidis blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Good standup being displayed there by Malaya as he connects with a hook.
Malaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katsidis.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Katsidis's head but Katsidis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katsidis feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsidis is looking to counter the offense by Malaya and move into the clinch.
Katsidis blocks the body kick.
As Malaya tries to get set, Katsidis tries to push him back and clinch up but Malaya manages to avoid the attempt.
Katsidis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katsidis tries to counter by clinching up but Malaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Katsidis sees coming a mile off.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Katsidis misses.
Malaya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malaya takes a step back to recover.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsidis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaya's sensitive parts.
Katsidis staying out of range there.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Katsidis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malaya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Katsidis does it's job there.
Katsidis lands a nice shot that snaps Malaya's head back.
Jab, jab by Katsidis - just one landing.
Malaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Katsidis's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Katsidis.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Katsidis moved out of range.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Katsidis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilleo Katsidis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Katsidis scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Katsidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Malaya.
#CL#
Malaya gets tackled into the cage by Katsidis. Katsidis maintains the clinch.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsidis.
Malaya lands a head kick. Katsidis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Katsidis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Katsidis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsidis.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Katsidis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsidis ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Katsidis sizes up Malaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Achilleo Katsidis is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Crunch! Katsidis slams his shin into Malaya's torso.
Katsidis misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsidis checks a low kick from Malaya.
Katsidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Katsidis scores with a decent looking hook.
Malaya slips a jab from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Katsidis punishes Malaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Malaya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katsidis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Katsidis checks a leg kick.
Malaya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis checks a leg kick.
Katsidis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malaya looks to land a combination but Katsidis avoids it well.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsidis counters with a big head kick but Malaya shrugs it off. #T2#
Katsidis digs a good hook to Malaya's body.
Malaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsidis.
Malaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya stuffs the takedown.
Katsidis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malaya connects with a right hand. Katsidis shakes it off.
Malaya throws a head kick but Katsidis moves out of range.
Katsidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsidis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Katsidis.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malaya thumps Katsidis with a low kick.
Malaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a head kick but Katsidis moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Malaya.
#T3#
Katsidis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsidis moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya throws a low kick but Katsidis avoids it.
Katsidis cracks Malaya with a good jab.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Katsidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Katsidis drives through and clinches with Malaya against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Katsidis scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsidis pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Katsidis lands with a right to the head.
Katsidis pushes Malaya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katsidis prevents a body shot from Malaya.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
Katsidis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsidis cracks Malaya with a nice body shot.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Malaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsidis lands a left hand.
Katsidis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaya or not.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsidis controls his hands.
Katsidis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaya or not.
Katsidis gets through Malaya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsidis lands a hook that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Katsidis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Katsidis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsidis scores with a sloppy right hand. Malaya should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilleo Katsidis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Katsidis lands a jab to Malaya's midsection.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
It looked like Katsidis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malaya.
Malaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katsidis misses with a body shot.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katsidis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Katsidis takes a swing at Malaya's ribcage but misses.
Malaya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Katsidis tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Malaya is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Katsidis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katsidis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Katsidis connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katsidis connects with a right hand. Malaya shakes it off.
Malaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsidis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya seems to have recovered his senses.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Katsidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsidis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Katsidis off balance momentarily.#T1#
Malaya scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Katsidis drives through and clinches with Malaya against the cage.
Malaya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katsidis backwards.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis blocking some punches.
Katsidis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malaya prevents a body shot from Katsidis.
Malaya is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsidis has double underhooks.
Katsidis cracks Malaya with a nice body shot.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malaya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malaya tries a body shot but Katsidis blocks it.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsidis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katsidis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katsidis lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Katsidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malaya moves out of range as Katsidis throws a body kick.
#T2#
Malaya throws a push kick but Katsidis slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Katsidis tries to counter by clinching up but Malaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Katsidis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Malaya does no damage.
Katsidis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Katsidis's head.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut. Malaya saw that one coming.
Katsidis connects with a looping right hand.
Malaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Malaya misses.
Malaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsidis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katsidis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malaya manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Katsidis.
Katsidis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsidis.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Achilleo Katsidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Katsidis slips the punch.
Katsidis half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Katsidis.#TD#
Katsidis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malaya!
Malaya bucks up and tries to throw Katsidis off but instead Katsidis has got his back!
Malaya is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Malaya is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Katsidis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Katsidis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilleo Katsidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsidis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilleo Katsidis!
After winning the bout, Achilleo Katsidis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Ascension 1210
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kukko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malaya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Kukko's knee but Kukko avoids it well.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kukko. That did some damage!
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Malaya shows good takedown defense.
Malaya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kukko checks a low kick from Malaya.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malaya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kukko blocks a leg kick.
Malaya misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely.
Kukko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Kukko unleashes a big counter combination but Malaya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukko misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Malaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukko throws out the jab.
Kukko swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Malaya - just one landing.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malaya lands a jab to the nose.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukko.
Kukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukko throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Kukko looks to land a combination but Malaya avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malaya scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Malaya thuds his shin into the meat of Kukko's side.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kukko lands a really nice looking cross but Malaya seems unphased.
Malaya misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malaya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malaya holds on and takes a little breather.
Kukko landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Malaya trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malaya's head.
Malaya is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Malaya trying to control the position.
Kukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukko landing a few strikes. #T4#
Malaya defending against the ground and pound.
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
Malaya defending against the ground and pound.
Malaya is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Malaya tries to improve position but can't.
Kukko is putting a hurting on Malaya here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Kukko crashes against the mat.
Malaya is trying to get back to half guard.
Kukko throws a strike aimed at the side of Malaya's head but Malaya avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that round.
That's time! Malaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kukko walks into a left hand.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malaya throws a low kick but Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kukko misses with a kick to the body.
Malaya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Kukko's shoulder, as Kukko tries to avoid the shot.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with a low kick as Malaya jumps back.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Malaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kukko's head.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
As Malaya backs off Kukko throws a huge counter combo but Malaya manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Good exchange - Malaya coming out on top.
Malaya throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.#CUT2#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Kukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Kukko checks the leg kick.
Kukko lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
Kukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Kukko off balance momentarily.
Malaya lands a head kick. Kukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Kukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Malaya.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Kukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malaya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kukko slips under a jab from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kukko feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Kukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Kukko misses with an uppercut
and Malaya counters with a solid body kick.
Kukko misses with the combination.
Malaya scores with a hook.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Malaya lands a head kick. Kukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya tries to move into range but Kukko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Kukko takes a swing at Malaya's ribcage but misses.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malaya lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Malaya tries to sprawl but Kukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malaya looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Malaya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kukko manages to pass to mount!
Kukko controlling from the full mount.
Malaya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malaya is looking to escape.
Malaya is looking to get to half guard.
Kukko is landing with some decent strikes but Malaya is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Kukko throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Malaya is wise to it.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there #TD2#
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Malaya working a defensive guard here.
Kukko trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kukko controlling from the top position.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaya is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malaya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Kukko as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kukko misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target. #T3#
Malaya motions for Kukko to come forward. Malaya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Malaya throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Kukko moved away.
Malaya misses the jab.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Kukko's leg. Kukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Kukko moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Kukko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malaya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Kukko.
Malaya gets underhooks to prevent Kukko's takedown attempt.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
Malaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Malaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simeon Malaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Kukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malaya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Kukko cracks Malaya with a nice body shot.
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!#BC#
Malaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaya misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malaya thuds his right hand into Kukko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simeon Malaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokki Kukko.
I think Malaya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simeon Malaya!
A victorious Simeon Malaya 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:
Ascension 1116
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Kukko moves into range and clinches up with Malaya.
Malaya gets through Kukko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kukko on the inside.
Malaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Malaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
Kukko tries to work over Malaya's front leg with a kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukko.
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Kukko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malaya pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kukko back to the cage. Malaya follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kukko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab. #T1#
Kukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simeon Malaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malaya tries to move into range but Kukko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kukko swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Malaya is looking to counter punch.
Malaya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kukko feints the counter takedown.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Nice body kick there by Malaya.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya. #T2#
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range.
Kukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kukko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malaya is looking to chop away at Kukko's legs.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Malaya throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
#TD2#
Kukko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malaya!
Kukko throws an elbow but Malaya slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kukko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kukko working the ground and pound but Malaya is defending the strikes.
Malaya is holding Kukko down, trying to stall.
Kukko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
Kukko controls the position from side control.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Malaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malaya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kukko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
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.
Kukko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malaya is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kukko trying to control the position but Malaya is working away.
Kukko working the ground and pound from side control.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaya keeps working.
Kukko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kukko working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Malaya is having none of it.
Malaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kukko.
Malaya trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rokki Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Malaya dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Kukko thows a huge punch but Malaya dodges it nicely.
Malaya wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Kukko controlling the pace.
Malaya is in trouble now - Kukko has advanced to mount!
Kukko trying to control but Malaya is having none of it.
Kukko with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.#T2#
Kukko lands a couple of good shots and Malaya has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kukko controlling from the back.
Kukko lands shots from the back.
Well, with Kukko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Malaya is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kukko is controlling the position but Malaya somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kukko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kukko looks to land a strike but Malaya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Malaya is keeping the position.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko stands and throws Malaya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kukko cracks Malaya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kukko happy to just control the position for now.
Malaya struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Kukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kukko wants to control but Malaya is keeping him busy.
Kukko controlling from side mount.
Kukko trying to control the position but Malaya is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko checks a leg kick.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Malaya fakes the leg kick and cracks Kukko in the body.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kukko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Malaya regains guard immediately.
Kukko stays in close to Malaya's body and controls the position.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya is controlling Kukko's posture.#T1#
Kukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kukko trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Malaya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kukko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malaya trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Kukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kukko tries to avoid it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malaya cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Malaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kukko motions for Malaya to come forward. Kukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kukko has closed the distance and engaged Malaya in a clinch.
Malaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kukko lands with a light punch inside.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kukko is looking for a takedown.
Malaya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kukko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malaya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3##BC#
Malaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malaya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukko takes a step back to recover.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malaya tried to counter with a leg kick but Kukko avoided it.
Simeon Malaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Malaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malaya thumps Kukko with a low kick.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kukko.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Malaya slips a jab from Kukko.#CL2#
Malaya gets tackled into the cage by Kukko. Kukko maintains the clinch.
Malaya digs a right hand underneath Kukko's ribcage. Kukko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Malaya is pressed up against the cage. Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malaya down to the mat. Malaya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko misses with a straight right.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kukko moves forwards but Malaya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kukko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaya.#TD2#
Kukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malaya did well to prevent Kukko getting side control.
Malaya is doing well to control the position and prevent Kukko from advancing to side control.
Malaya wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Kukko is nestled in close to Malaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simeon Malaya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malaya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Malaya!
Simeon Malaya 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:
Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carroll throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
And Malaya tries to counter it with a takedown but Carroll pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Carroll.
Carroll misses the shot to the body.
Malaya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carroll blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Carroll misses.
Carroll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaya misses with a low kick as Carroll jumps back.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carroll misses with a body shot.
Carroll throws a body punch but Malaya moves out of range.
Carroll takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Carroll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carroll. That did some damage!
Carroll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Carroll counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Carroll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaya.
Carroll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Carroll. Beautiful body shot.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Carroll checks it.
Malaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carroll counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Malaya finds it's way through Carroll's defenses.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malaya lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carroll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carroll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carroll went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malaya tries to land a body kick
and Carroll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carroll. Malaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carroll misses the shot to the body.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
Malaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carroll.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carroll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Carroll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Carroll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Carroll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carroll throws a hook but Malaya avoids it easily.
Carroll lands with a right hand.
Malaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carroll is out of range and Malaya settles back down.
Carroll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carroll lands with an overhand left.
Carroll moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carroll.
Some bone on bone action there as Malaya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malaya.
A cross from Malaya lands.
Malaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carroll.
Carroll checks a low kick from Malaya.
Carroll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaya.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Carroll's shoulder, as Carroll tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Malaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carroll throws a leg kick that misses.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Carroll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carroll throws a hook but Malaya avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carroll. Malaya shrugs it off though.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Carroll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malaya.
Carroll misses with a few strikes there.
Carroll throws a nice looking combination but Malaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carroll avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malaya throws a low kick but Carroll avoids it.
That kick from Carroll tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carroll cracks Malaya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carroll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya cracks the inside of Carroll's front leg.
Malaya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Carroll throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Carroll.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow Carroll down.
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Carroll.
Jab, jab by Malaya - just one landing.
A slow jab from Carroll misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Carroll. Beautiful body shot.
Carroll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Carroll blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Carroll - just one landing.
Carroll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carroll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Carroll half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carroll checks a leg kick nicely.
Carroll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carroll tries a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
Malaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carroll's sensitive parts.
Carroll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Carroll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carroll blocks the body kick.
Andy Carroll is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carroll swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Carroll throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Malaya catches Carroll right on the button with a cross.
Malaya lands with a kick to the temple. Carroll shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malaya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malaya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carroll lands a lovely overhand right.
Carroll's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carroll duly obliges. #ROC#
Malaya is rocked!
Malaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Carroll slips a straight right by Malaya.
Carroll's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carroll scrambles back to his feet.
Malaya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malaya connects with a body shot that sends Carroll's belly button to the back.
Malaya misses with a low kick as Carroll jumps back.
Carroll dips to his left and cracks Malaya with an uppercut!#T1#
Carroll moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Carroll is out of range.
Carroll looks to score with a jab to the body but Malaya is just out of range.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Carroll lands a right hook to the body.
Malaya misses with a leg kick
and Carroll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Malaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya throws the left hand but Carroll avoids the punch easily.
Malaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carroll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carroll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Malaya.
Carroll looks to land a left hand but Malaya moved out of range nicely.
Carroll scores with a jab to the head.
Malaya cracks Carroll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carroll misses with a two punch combination.
Carroll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a leg kick
and Carroll makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malaya really felt that one!#T2#
Carroll scores with a shot to the body.
Carroll looks to throw the jab but Malaya is out of range.
Malaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Malaya - just one landing.
Carroll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Carroll scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Carroll.
Carroll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Carroll counters with a nice leg kick.
Malaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaya lands with a slapping head kick.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Carroll is out of range.
Carroll lands with a cross.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Malaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carroll throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Carroll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malaya throws a head kick but Carroll moves out of range.
It looked like Carroll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carroll with a jab.
Carroll lands with a nice body punch.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carroll lands a nice shot to the body.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carroll.
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!
Nice cross by Carroll.
Carroll cracks Malaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malaya misses with the combination.
#T4#
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick.
Carroll moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalaya.
Carroll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Malaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carroll moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Carroll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
Carroll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Carroll.
Malaya misses with a hook. Carroll ducked under it nicely.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malaya tests Carroll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malaya throws the kick towards the body but Carroll avoids it.
Carroll takes one on the button.
Carroll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carroll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malaya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Carroll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
That's time! Carroll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Carroll.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Carroll is out of range.
Carroll lands a right hook to the body.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Carroll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carroll lands the left hand.#KD#
Carroll drops Malaya with a beautiful combination! Malaya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carroll is looking for the KO!
Malaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Carroll finish him?
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!
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carroll scores with a counter punch that sends Malaya to the canvas! Carroll smells blood - he's punishing Malaya with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Malaya has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Carroll!
In his post fight interview, Andy Carroll started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Ascension EPL FINAL
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Duggan throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
and Duggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Duggan's leg. Duggan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duggan checks a leg kick.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Duggan's leg. Duggan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duggan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duggan thumps Malaya with a low kick.#T1#
Duggan avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
Duggan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duggan cracks Malaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duggan scores with a nice head shot.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duggan throws a big counter combination but Malaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duggan checks it well.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Malaya avoided it.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duggan misses the target.
Malaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duggan throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.#T2#
Malaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Duggan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Malaya lands a head shot.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Malaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duggan. Duggan obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan checks a low kick from Malaya.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Duggan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duggan walks into a straight right hand from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malaya's knee momentarily.#T3#
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a head kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Malaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duggan.
Malaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya is looking to score with low kicks.
Malaya tries to work over Duggan's front leg with a kick but Duggan checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Duggan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duggan avoids a kick to the body.
Duggan lands with a hook. Malaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duggan.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Duggan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Duggan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan slips a jab from Malaya.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a one-two to the body.
Malaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duggan.
Malaya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Malaya lands with a hook. Duggan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya connects with a crisp jab.
Duggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaya.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Malaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
Malaya is looking for the big counter here.
Duggan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan thuds his right hand into Malaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
Malaya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duggan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duggan tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.#T1#
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Duggan moved out of range.
Duggan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow Duggan down.
Malaya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggan on the side of the head.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Duggan moved away.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaya.
Duggan misses the shot to the body.
Duggan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Duggan misses.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Malaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
and Duggan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick.
As Malaya looks to move away, Duggan throws a big counter combo but Malaya just gets out of the way.#T2#
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duggan. Malaya shrugs it off though.
Duggan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duggan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malaya throws a head kick that Duggan semi-blocks.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Duggan slips a jab from Malaya.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
A big left from Malaya misses.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malaya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice body shot.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Duggan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malaya will feel that in the morning.
Duggan checks the leg kick.
Malaya throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Duggan.
Duggan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Malaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duggan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Duggan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duggan.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Duggan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duggan sizes up Malaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duggan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Malaya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan walks into a jab.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan throws a big counter combination but Malaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Duggan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malaya in his tracks.
Malaya lands with a shot to the body.
Duggan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Malaya throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaya throws a low kick, looking for Duggan's leg but Duggan calmly moves out of range.
Duggan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Duggan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya tries a quick counter leg kick but Duggan is wise to it.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan is looking for a counter combo.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Duggan moved away.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaya misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malaya throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Malaya slips the punch.
Malaya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duggan lands a body shot.
Jab by Duggan.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Duggan moved out of range.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaya is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Duggan jabs Malaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duggan misses with a few strikes there.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duggan scores with a shot to the body.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Malaya staying out of range there.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Duggan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Malaya misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
Duggan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Malaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan throws a front kick that sends Malaya stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Duggan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya blocks a jab.
Duggan thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Duggan checks it.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duggan cracks Malaya with an open hand slap.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malaya might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duggan has got the better of the exchanges.
Duggan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duggan is looking to counter punch.
Malaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Malaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duggan throws a nice head kick!
Malaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duggan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Malaya 's knee.
Malaya misses with a hook to the body
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Duggan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duggan lunges at Malaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malaya's hand.
Malaya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duggan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Duggan forces Malaya back against the cage and clinches.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya.
Duggan is leaning against Malaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Duggan as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malaya is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duggan tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
#T1#
Duggan pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Duggan cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malaya lands with a nice body punch.
Duggan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Malaya scores with a nice body kick.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duggan.
Duggan lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Duggan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duggan wants to clinch.
Malaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaya tries a low kick but Duggan avoids it.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan counters with a good low kick that Malaya was not able to check. #T3#
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Malaya misses with the combination.
Duggan checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malaya's knee momentarily.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Duggan misses the target.
Malaya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Duggan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duggan.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Malaya backs away, Duggan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malaya thumps Duggan with a low kick.
Duggan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan had his way with Simeon Malaya in that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Duggan moves away and avoids it.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Malaya avoided it.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya misses with a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a left to the body.
Duggan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Duggan moves his leg out of the way.
Duggan connects with a jab.
Duggan staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya pushes Duggan away with a front kick.#T1##CL#
Duggan moves into range and clinches up with Malaya.
Duggan tries to work over Malaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malaya lands a right hand.
Malaya is trying to maintain a safe position but Duggan gets an underhook and turns Malaya into the cage.
Malaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Malaya taking a breather.
Malaya misses with the head strike.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
Duggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Duggan blocks a body shot from Malaya.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Duggan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Malaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaya's sensitive parts.
Duggan lands a jab.
Duggan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Duggan avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Duggan thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya lands a head kick!
Duggan misses with a straight right.
Duggan needs to keep his hands up - Malaya had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Malaya lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Duggan.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaya, right into the meat.
Malaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Malaya wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Duggan both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Malaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Malaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Malaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Duggan gets a clinch.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Malaya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malaya misses with a punch to the body.
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 Dean Duggan.
Well Duggan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Duggan!
A very excited looking Dean Duggan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Ascension 356
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Nice cross by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya misses with a looping right.
Skinner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malaya.
Skinner scores with a shot to the body.
Malaya looks to land a combination but Skinner avoids it well.
Skinner tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Skinner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malaya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Malaya's shoulder, as Malaya tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malaya eats them both and turns towards Skinner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Malaya's shoulder, as Malaya tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skinner throws a jab but it's blocked by Malaya.
Skinner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skinner blocks a leg kick.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Skinner misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Malaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skinner misses with an uppercut. Malaya saw that one coming.
Malaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skinner scores with a shot to the body.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skinner.
Malaya takes one to the chin there.
Malaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skinner loads up on a big right hand but Malaya slips the punch.
Malaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malaya misses the jab.
Malaya moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Malaya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skinner momentarily.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.
Skinner looks to throw the jab but Malaya is out of range.
As Skinner looks to move away, Malaya throws a big counter combo but Skinner just gets out of the way.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily.
Malaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
A nice combination there by Skinner.
Malaya throws a series of strikes that have Skinner backpedaling.
Good exchange - Malaya coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Skinner blocks the low kick.
Skinner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Skinner misses.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Skinner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Skinner moves his leg out of the way.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skinner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Skinner throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Skinner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skinner looks to land a combination but Malaya avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Malaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skinner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malaya misses with a left hand
and Skinner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skinner throws a one two combo.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Nice defenses there by Malaya.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Skinner's knee but Skinner avoids it well.
Skinner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malaya is looking to score with low kicks.
Skinner misses with a few strikes there.
Malaya staying out of range there.
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya slips a jab from Skinner.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Skinner's front leg but catches the back leg as Skinner tries to avoid it.
Skinner walks into a stiff left hand from Malaya.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skinner's calf.
Malaya throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
A big left from Malaya misses.
Malaya throws the kick towards the body but Skinner avoids it.
Malaya cracks Skinner with an open hand slap.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
Skinner misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaya, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Skinner is rocked!
Skinner throws a series of punches but Malaya moves out of range.
Skinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Malaya finish him?
Whack! Malaya lands a heavy head kick that drops Skinner. The ref tackles Malaya to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Skinner was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Simeon Malaya!
A relieved looking Simeon Malaya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 438
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conte misses with a wild body shot.
Conte throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conte cracks Malaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malaya throws a head kick that Conte semi-blocks.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Conte.
Malaya misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Conte.
Malaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte needs to keep his hands up - Malaya had a free shot at his head there.
Conte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Conte has managed to clinch.
Malaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Conte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Conte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Conte.
Conte misses with the combination.
Conte moves out of range of the strikes.
Conte thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Malaya misses with a leg kick
and Conte counters with a leg kick.
Conte wants to clinch up but Malaya keeps it at a distance.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Conte is out of range.
Conte looks to score with a jab to the body but Malaya is just out of range.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Conte counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conte tries to land a front kick but Malaya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Conte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.
Malaya jabs at Conte's body.
Malaya throws a head kick but Conte moves out of range.
Malaya lands a jab to Conte's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Conte is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Conte as he connects with a hook.
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Conte checks it.
Conte throws a body punch but Malaya moves out of range.
We've been informed that Malaya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malaya tries to move into range but Conte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Conte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Conte.
Conte throws a body punch but Malaya moves out of range.
Jab by Malaya.
Malaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conte.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Conte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conte throws a shot to the body.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Conte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Conte counters with a nice body shot.
Conte throws a body punch but Malaya moves out of range.
Conte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya blocks a leg kick.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Malaya.
Conte checks a leg kick.#CL#
Conte has closed the distance and engaged Malaya in a clinch.
Conte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malaya.
Malaya managing to block the knees to the body from Conte.
#T3#
Conte swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
A hook to the body from Malaya.
Conte is trying to stall.
Conte blocks an uppercut.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Malaya breaks from the clinch.
Malaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Conte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Conte lands.
Malaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Conte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
A jab lands there for Conte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Conte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya clobbers Conte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conte tries a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
Conte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Conte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Conte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malaya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malaya takes a swing at Conte's ribcage but misses.
Malaya misses with a left hand
and Conte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conte throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Conte moves out of range easily.
Conte looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
Conte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conte is looking to wear down Malaya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Malaya throws a body punch but Conte moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conte.
Malaya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giorgio Conte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Conte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conte feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya misses with a looping right.
As Malaya backs away, Conte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Conte misses with an uppercut.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conte moves away.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conte. That's going to slow Malaya down.
Malaya checks a low kick from Conte.
Conte walks into a straight right hand from Malaya.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Conte saw that one coming.
Conte digs a good body shot into Malaya's ribs.
Conte misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Conte is out of range.
Malaya cracks Conte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malaya blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Malaya finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conte connects with a body shot.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Malaya
and Conte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conte scores with a nice right hand.
Conte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Conte.
Malaya moves forwards but Conte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Conte, right into the meat.
Malaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Conte wants to land a leg kick but Malaya is out of range. #CL#
Conte moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conte blocks an uppercut.
Conte misses with some punches.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Conte.
Conte is trying to stall.
#T2#
Conte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malaya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conte backwards.
Conte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Malaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conte's elbow.
Malaya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malaya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Malaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Conte just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya flicks out a counter leg kick but Conte steps away.
Conte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Conte rushes Malaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Conte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malaya lands an uppercut.
Conte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malaya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Conte.
Malaya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conte.
Conte can't find room to land a body shot as Malaya controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Malaya.
Malaya stalling in the clinch but Conte improves position.
Malaya is trying to push Conte away but Conte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Giorgio Conte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaya.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Conte is leaning against Malaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Conte as Malaya tries to tie him up.
Conte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Conte lands a body punch.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Conte throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya.
Malaya tries a body shot but Conte blocks it.
Conte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Conte can't find room to land a body shot as Malaya controls the action.
Malaya prevents a body shot from Conte.
A short uppercut from Conte.
Conte blocking some punches.
Conte tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
#BC2#
Malaya manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Conte takes the fight into the clinch.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malaya tries a body shot but Conte blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Malaya managing to block the knees to the body from Conte.
Malaya lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conte tries to stall but Malaya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Conte.
Malaya throws a hook but Conte blocks it.
Conte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conte avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Conte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malaya cracks the inside of Conte's front leg.
Malaya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conte at a distance.
Conte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malaya lands a jab to Conte's midsection.
Malaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conte moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Conte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conte has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conte tries to clinch but Malaya is having none of it.
Conte thuds a left hand into Malaya's body.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conte misses with a head kick.
Malaya feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Conte jabs Malaya right on the nose. Malaya blinks but takes it well.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Conte.
Malaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conte.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conte.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Conte.
Conte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conte tries to land a leg kick but Malaya saw it coming and moves away.
Conte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Conte has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Conte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conte wants to land a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Conte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conte slips under a jab from Malaya.#CL#
Conte drives through and clinches with Malaya against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Malaya managing to block the knees to the body from Conte.
Malaya lands with a right to the head.
Malaya avoiding damage as Conte throws knees to the body.
Conte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya working aggressively here.
Conte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malaya scores with a hook to the body.
Conte swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malaya backwards. #BC2#
Malaya breaks from the clinch.
Conte motions for Malaya to come forward. Conte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conte tries to land a front kick but Malaya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Malaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conte swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Giorgio Conte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Conte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Conte counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Conte closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conte.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Conte.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Conte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaya's elbow.
Malaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaya's elbow.
Conte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Malaya manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conte misses the shot to the body.
Malaya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Conte avoids a kick to the body.
Conte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conte lands a nice hook to Malaya's body. Malaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conte can pounce on him.
Conte scores with a shot to the body.
Conte lands with a nice body punch.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Conte moved out of range nicely.
Conte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malaya manages to circle out of the way.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conte counters with a nice leg kick.
Conte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Conte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malaya tries to work over Conte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Conte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Conte!
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