Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FC 144:
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Malavino takes a swing at Baez's ribcage but misses.
Malavino swats away the attempt to clinch by Baez.
Baez lands with a shot to the body.
Baez throws an overhand right that lands on Malavino's shoulder, as Malavino tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Malavino clinches up with Baez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Baez working aggressively here.
Baez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malavino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malavino has a couple of punches blocked by Baez. #BC2#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Baez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Malavino rushes Baez and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baez.
Malavino lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malavino throws a leg kick but Baez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malavino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baez doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL#
Baez rushes Malavino and presses him up against the ropes.
Baez is trying to break the clinch but Malavino is controlling him.#BC#
Baez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Baez clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Baez breaks from the clinch.
Baez throws a one two combo.
Malavino just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Malavino drives through and clinches with Baez against the ropes. #BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baez throws a hook but Malavino blocks it.
Baez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Malavino.
Baez moves forwards but Malavino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Malavino throws a head kick but Baez moves out of range.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Malavino clinches up with Baez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Malavino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baez. #BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malavino misses with a body kick.
Baez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baez rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Baez avoids a kick to the body.
Baez misses with a leg kick.
Baez throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino connects with a body shot that sends Baez's belly button to the back.
Baez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malavino.
Baez connects with a nice looking jab.
Baez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malavino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baez counters with a big head kick but Malavino shrugs it off.
Malavino tries to score with a low kick but Baez moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Baez.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Baez controls his hands. #BC#
Baez manages to break the clinch.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malavino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malavino tries to bum rush Baez with a series of wild strikes but Baez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baez, as that shot connected.
Baez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arroyo Malavino will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Malavino tries to land a leg kick but Baez saw it coming and moves away.
Baez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baez lands a two punch combo.
Malavino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baez throws a shot from downtown. Malavino moves away and avoids it.
Baez blocks a jab.
Good work by Baez as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant Baez is winning the standup battle so far.
Malavino avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Baez.
Decent striking displayed by Baez there.
Baez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malavino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baez tries to clinch up but Malavino circles away and keeps his distance.
Baez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baez moves away.#CL#
Baez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Malavino fails to land.
Malavino lands an elbow just above Baez 's eye.
Baez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino tries to work over Baez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baez takes an elbow to the temple.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
Malavino throws a head punch that misses.
Baez has a couple of punches blocked by Malavino.
Baez swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baez blocks the elbow strike.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baez avoids it.
Malavino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malavino missing with knees to the body.
Baez avoiding damage as Malavino throws knees to the body.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as Baez controls the action. #BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Malavino misses with a double jab.
Baez misses with a two punch combination.
Malavino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head 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!
A left and a right from Malavino both land. Nice combination.
Malavino blocks a head kick by Baez.
Baez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Malavino drives through and clinches with Baez against the ropes. #BC#
Baez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baez.
Baez tries a head kick but it misses.
Malavino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malavino is looking to slow Baez down with leg kicks.
Baez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malavino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baez throws a hook but Malavino avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malavino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Malavino gets tackled into the ropes by Baez. Baez maintains the clinch.
Baez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malavino lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malavino connects with a right hand. Baez shakes it off.
Malavino with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Baez instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Baez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Malavino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Baez tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Baez back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malavino.
Malavino trying to land knees to the body.
Baez lands a nice uppercut.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Malavino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baez presses Malavino against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malavino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baez. #BC#
Baez manages to break the clinch.
Malavino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baez misses with a double jab. #T1#
Malavino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baez's head backwards.
Baez moves out of range of the body kick from Malavino.
Malavino cracks the inside of Baez's front leg.
Baez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malavino misses with a series of wild punches.
Baez moves out of range as Malavino throws a body kick.
Baez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malavino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malavino.
Baez misses with a low kick.
Malavino tries to counter with a clinch but Baez shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body kick from Malavino.#CL#
Baez instigates a clinch.
Malavino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baez tries to circle away but Malavino has him pinned against the ropes.
Malavino tries a body shot but Baez blocks it.
Malavino working aggressively here.
Malavino throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Baez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Malavino scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino misses with a body kick.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but Baez is just out of range.
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baez slips under a jab.
Malavino motions for Baez to come forward. Malavino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malavino misses the shot to the body.
Baez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malavino throws a body punch but Baez moves out of range.
Bryant Baez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baez blocks a head kick by Malavino.
A shot to the liver by Malavino. Beautiful body shot.
Malavino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baez throws a hook but Malavino blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Baez.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malavino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malavino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
A victorious Arroyo Malavino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FC Wednesday Night Fights 5
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Hominick throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hominick was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.
Malavino throws a push kick but Hominick slaps the foot to one side.
Malavino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malavino throws a head kick that misses.
Hominick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malavino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hominick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malavino closes the distance but Hominick moves to the side
and Hominick counters with a left to the body.
Malavino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino 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.
Malavino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hominick counters with a head kick.
Malavino throws a leg kick
and Malavino 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!
Hominick pushes Malavino away with a front kick.
Hominick blocks a leg kick.
Malavino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hominick is able to avoid easily.
It appears Hominick was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Malavino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hominick.
Hominick throws a low kick but Malavino moves out of range easily.
Hominick misses the shot to the body.
Malavino throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hominick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malavino crunches a lovely knee into Hominick's ribcage.
Hominick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hominick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hominick is defending well for now.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hominick cracks Malavino with a nice body shot.
Hominick tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malavino.
Hominick tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as Hominick controls the action.
Hominick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malavino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hominick obliges.
Malavino looks winded!
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Hominick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Hominick.
Malavino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hominick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Malavino managing to block the knees to the body from Hominick.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Malavino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hominick's brow.
Malavino swings wildly with an uppercut but Hominick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Malavino misses with an elbow strike.
Hominick tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hominick has Malavino up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hominick misses with a knee strike.
Malavino tries a body shot but Hominick blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hematoma Hominick 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##CL#
Hominick takes the fight into the clinch.
Hominick prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Hominick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malavino can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hominick.
Malavino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malavino working aggressively here.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino avoiding damage as Hominick throws knees to the body.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Hominick - that landed with a thud.
Hematoma Hominick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hominick scores a nice knee to the body.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hominick controls his hands.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Hominick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick cracks Malavino with a nice body shot.#T1#
Hominick crunches a lovely knee into Malavino's ribcage.
Malavino is breathing heavily.
Hominick scores with a shot to the side of Malavino's head.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hominick.
Hominick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hominick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malavino.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick.
Hominick landing knees to the body.
Hominick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Hominick.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hominick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Hominick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hominick is defending well for now.
Hominick digs a right hand into Malavino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malavino's gas tank.
Hominick is working Malavino over against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hominick digs a right hand into Malavino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malavino's gas tank. #T2#
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hominick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Hominick.
A body shot lands from Hominick.
Hominick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malavino.
Hominick digs a right hand underneath Malavino's ribcage. Malavino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick working Malavino over with knees to the body.
Hominick landing knees to the body.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Malavino won't want to take too many of those.
Hominick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Hominick on the inside.
Hominick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hominick scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick lands a shot to the body.
Hominick tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick cracks Malavino with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Hominick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hematoma Hominick dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Malavino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Hominick has Malavino up against the ropes in a clinch.
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malavino.
A right hook to the body lands for Hominick.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Hominick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malavino or not.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by Hominick.
Hominick crunches a lovely knee into Malavino's ribcage.
Malavino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Malavino won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick lands a body shot.
Hominick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hominick.
A shot in the inside from Hominick.
Malavino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Malavino breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hominick. Beautiful body shot.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Hominick.
Malavino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hominick. That one must have hurt.
Hominick is looking to land body kicks.
Malavino feints a counter leg kick.
Malavino misses with a body shot
and Hominick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Hominick tries a head kick but it misses.
Hominick blocks a jab.
Hominick is looking to wear down Malavino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malavino moves out of range of the body kick from Hominick.
Hominick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malavino tries to clinch
and Hominick finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hominick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malavino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hominick!
Hominick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malavino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malavino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick from Malavino.
Hominick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malavino will feel that in the morning.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hominick. Malavino shrugs it off though. #CL#
Hominick has managed to clinch.
Hominick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malavino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick cracks Malavino with a nice body shot.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Malavino trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hominick.
Hominick blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hematoma Hominick clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Malavino throws a sloppy head kick and Hominick moves out of range easily.
Hominick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malavino is out of range.
Malavino throws a body punch but Hominick moves out of range. #CL#
Malavino gets tackled into the ropes by Hominick. Hominick maintains the clinch.
Malavino scores a nice knee to the body.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hominick.
Hominick tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Malavino.
Malavino misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Hominick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Hominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malavino is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hominick.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hominick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hominick.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hominick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hominick scores with a hook to the body.
Hominick lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Hominick.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hominick lands a left hand.
Hominick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hominick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hominick prevents a body shot from Malavino.
A short left from Hominick.
Hominick pushes Malavino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hominick is leaning against Malavino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Malavino blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hominick tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick lands a damaging elbow.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick scores with a hook to the body.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
Hominick blocks an elbow strike from Malavino.
Hominick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malavino.
Malavino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malavino takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hominick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malavino takes an elbow to the temple.
Hominick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hominick landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick pushes Malavino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hominick.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hematoma Hominick had his way with Arroyo Malavino in that round.
That's time! Hominick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hominick.
Arroyo Malavino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hematoma Hominick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Hominick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malavino if he has to take too many more of those.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Hominick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malavino tries to bum rush Hominick with a series of wild strikes but Hominick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Hominick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hominick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malavino throws a body punch but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hominick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malavino.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malavino.
Hominick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick digs a good body shot into Malavino's ribs.
Malavino is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Both fighters circling a little - Hominick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malavino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hominick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hominick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malavino avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Malavino thows a leg kick but Hominick checks it
and Hominick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A solid body kick from Hominick.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Malavino misses with a body punch
enabling Hominick to counter with a crisp jab.
Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Hominick lands with a nice body kick.
Malavino lands a nice hook to Hominick's body. Hominick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hominick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malavino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hominick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malavino misses with a double jab
and Hominick counters with a body kick.
Malavino misses with a low kick.
Malavino throws a leg kick
and Hominick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malavino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hominick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malavino's knee momentarily.#T2#
Hominick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hominick slips a jab from Malavino.
Hominick scores with a kick to the body.
Malavino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hominick.
Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Hominick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malavino if he has to take too many more of those.
Malavino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hominick counters with a nice body shot.
Hominick connects with a high kick.
Malavino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malavino avoids a kick to the body.
Hominick tries to land a front kick but Malavino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malavino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hominick.
Hominick pushes Malavino away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Hominick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hematoma Hominick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hominick 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hematoma Hominick!

Event: FC 140:The Challenger
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Malavino throws a shot to the body.
Kanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it.
Malavino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malavino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanno scores with a decent looking hook.
Malavino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kanno scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Malavino drives through and clinches with Kanno against the ropes. #BC#
Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino thuds his shin into the meat of Kanno's side.
Kanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Malavino is just out of range.
Malavino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malavino scoring well with a low kick there.
Malavino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanno tests Malavino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malavino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Kanno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kanno avoids a kick to the body.
Malavino ducks under a wild hook from Kanno.
Kanno lands a nice shot that snaps Malavino's head back.
Kanno scores with a hook to the body. Malavino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Malavino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malavino lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off.
Malavino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malavino has him pressed against the ropes.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malavino avoids it.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Malavino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malavino lands a jab to Kanno's midsection.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malavino throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range.
Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malavino staying out of range there.
Kanno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malavino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanno.
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malavino is looking to score with low kicks.
Malavino is looking to wear down Kanno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malavino misses with a jab to the body
and Kanno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanno throws an overhand right that lands on Malavino's shoulder, as Malavino tries to avoid the shot.
Malavino is looking to counter punch.
Malavino scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malavino can pounce on him.
Kanno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kanno misses with an uppercut
letting Malavino counter with a right hand.
Malavino checks a low kick from Kanno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malavino misses with a body kick.
Malavino checks a leg kick.
Malavino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around?#CL#
Malavino moves into the clinch.
Malavino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malavino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malavino managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
Malavino digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malavino is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Malavino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino with a knee to the head.
Kanno is trying to break free.
Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Malavino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes.
Malavino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kanno or not.
Kanno is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malavino lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kanno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanno moves forwards but Malavino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malavino slips under a jab from Kanno.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malavino.
Malavino works Kanno's body with a nice hook.
Malavino lands with a slapping head kick.
Malavino ducks under a wild hook from Kanno.
Malavino misses with a hook. Kanno ducked under it nicely.
Kanno throws a poor cross that misses
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malavino connects with a leg kick. Kanno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Kanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malavino.
Malavino cracks Kanno with a good jab.
Malavino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kanno throws a body kick that misses.
Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanno.
Kanno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malavino wants to land a leg kick but Kanno is out of range.
Malavino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malavino duly obliges.
Kanno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malavino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malavino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Kanno.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanno is just out of range.#CL#
Malavino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Malavino has Kanno pressed against the ropes, preventing Kanno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malavino.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malavino has him pressed against the ropes.
Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Malavino scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malavino has Kanno pressed against the ropes.
Kanno misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino dominated that second round.
That's time! Malavino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Malavino clinches with his opponent.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Malavino.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malavino.
Malavino lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut.#BC#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Malavino moves into range and clinches up with Kanno.
Malavino lands with a light punch inside.
Malavino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malavino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Malavino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. #ROC#
Kanno is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Malavino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malavino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses.
Arroyo Malavino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino works on Kanno's body with a couple of short punches.
Kanno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Malavino.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino. #BC#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malavino takes a swing at Kanno's ribcage but misses.
Malavino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanno was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.#CL#
Malavino drives through and clinches with Kanno against the ropes.
Malavino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kanno takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Kanno swings for the body but Malavino moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanno flicks out a counter leg kick but Malavino steps away.
Malavino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno.
Kanno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malavino.
A leg kick checked by Kanno.
Kanno misses with a wild combination.
Malavino misses with a wild combination.
Malavino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanno is able to avoid easily.
Kanno misses the shot to the body.
Malavino looks to land a body kick but Kanno moved away.#CL#
Kanno gets tackled into the ropes by Malavino. Malavino maintains the clinch.
Kanno throws an elbow that misses.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malavino 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
After winning the bout, Arroyo Malavino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FC: Wednesday Night Fights 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Malavino tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Malavino 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.
Malavino is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Malavino avoids it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malavino was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Malavino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Malavino.
McGuire tries to work over Malavino's front leg with a kick but Malavino checks it.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Malavino counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Malavino to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malavino looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malavino connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malavino 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Malavino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Malavino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malavino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malavino misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Malavino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire thumps Malavino with a low kick.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire lunges at Malavino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malavino's hand.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from McGuire misses.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Malavino swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range. #CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire lands a good knee to the midsection. Malavino won't want to take too many of those.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Malavino blocks with his arms.
McGuire presses Malavino against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Malavino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malavino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malavino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
An inside leg kick from Malavino misses.
Malavino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malavino avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Malavino lands a left hand.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Malavino, against the ropes.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malavino is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Malavino.
McGuire avoiding damage as Malavino throws knees to the body. #T1#
McGuire misses with some punches.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Malavino tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Malavino.
Malavino working aggressively here.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it.
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Malavino lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
McGuire tries to break free but Malavino pushes him back against the ropes.
Malavino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Malavino takes a shot to the head.
McGuire is working Malavino over against the ropes.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malavino or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
McGuire stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arroyo Malavino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Malavino walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Malavino misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Malavino.
Malavino moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Malavino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Malavino responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a front kick.
Malavino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malavino scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Malavino throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Malavino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McGuire defending well as Malavino loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malavino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malavino.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Malavino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malavino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malavino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malavino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malavino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malavino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malavino throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Malavino connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malavino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malavino tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. #T2#
Malavino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malavino tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malavino was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Malavino swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malavino throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Malavino misses the shot to the body.
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Malavino is just out of range.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malavino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malavino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino counters with a body kick.#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Malavino.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malavino. Malavino obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malavino throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Malavino throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malavino has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Malavino breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Malavino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire thumps Malavino with a low kick.
Malavino throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malavino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malavino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malavino takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Malavino motions for McGuire to come forward. Malavino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is looking to wear down Malavino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malavino, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malavino scores a nice knee to the body.
Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malavino.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malavino tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Malavino.
Malavino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malavino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malavino throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malavinos head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malavino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. #BC2#
Malavino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire had his way with Arroyo Malavino in that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Malavino thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arroyo Malavino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malavino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malavino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Malavino saw it coming and moves away.
Malavino is looking to clinch.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malavino misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
Nice uppercut there from Malavino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malavino takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Malavino misses with a body shot.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Malavino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malavino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Malavino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malavino.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalavino.
Malavino throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Malavino throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
McGuire clinches up with Malavino and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Malavino lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Malavino misses with a low kick.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malavino.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Malavino avoided it.
Malavino throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.

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 Zander McGuire.
Well McGuire 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 Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFFA 191
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1##CL#
Norris Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norris Jr avoiding damage.
Malavino trying to control the position but instead, Norris Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malavino into the ropes.
Norris Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris Jr keeps control of Malavino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris Jr controls his hands.
Norris Jr is pushing Malavino up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norris Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Malavino.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malavino.
Norris Jr misses with some punches. #T1#
Malavino misses with some punches.
Malavino blocks an elbow strike.
Malavino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Norris Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malavino's brow.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris Jr controls his hands.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malavino's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malavino.
Malavino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malavino misses with a knee strike.
Malavino cracks Norris Jr with a nice body shot.
Malavino misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malavino is keeping busy.
Norris Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malavino lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Norris Jr has been cut.
Malavino controlling the action here for a moment.
Norris Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Malavino tries a knee to the head but Norris Jr blocks it.
Malavino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr works on Malavino's body with a couple of short punches.
Malavino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris Jr lands a left 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!
Malavino tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malavino avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris Jr.
Malavino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris Jr.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Malavino throws an elbow but misses.
Norris Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Norris Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malavino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Norris Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris Jr gets through Malavino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris Jr controls his hands.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Malavino improves position.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris Jr stalling against the ropes.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Norris Jr.
Malavino tries a knee to the head but Norris Jr blocks it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris Jr blocking some punches.
Malavino tries a body shot but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Norris Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Norris Jr is leaning against Malavino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malavino takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr trying to stall but Malavino improves his position.
Malavino swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norris Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Malavino.
Malavino swings for the body but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Norris Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malavino is out of range and Norris Jr settles back down.
Malavino throws a wild body kick that Norris Jr sees coming a mile off.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malavino checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Norris Jr rushes Malavino and presses him up against the ropes.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norris Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malavino.
Malavino blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Malavino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norris Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malavino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Norris Jr fails to land.
Norris Jr dodges an elbow strike from Malavino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino tries to stall but Norris Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norris Jr stalling against the ropes.
A short right from Norris Jr on the inside.
Norris Jr taking a breather.
Norris Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malavino landing knees to the body.
Malavino swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Norris Jr just leaning against Malavino, taking a breather.
Norris Jr misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malavino lands a nice knee to the body.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
Malavino avoids the elbow strike from Norris Jr, against the ropes.
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!
Malavino misses with a knee strike.
Norris Jr working aggressively here.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris Jr avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Malavino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the ropes.
Malavino lands an uppercut.
Malavino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Norris Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino avoids the elbow strike from Norris Jr, against the ropes.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but Norris Jr avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
Norris Jr blocking some punches.
A short left from Malavino.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Malavino misses with some punches.
Norris Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris Jr misses with the head strike. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malavino.
Norris Jr misses with the head strike.
Norris Jr blocking some punches.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malavino taking a breather.
Malavino trying to land knees to the body.
Malavino throws an elbow that misses.
Malavino tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris Jr lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris Jr gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Norris Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris Jr just leaning against Malavino, taking a breather.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr lands an elbow that stopped Malavino in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arroyo Malavino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris Jr's cut.
That's time! Norris Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Norris Jr with a jab.
Norris Jr slips a jab from Malavino.
Norris Jr drops his hands momentarily and Malavino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malavino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Malavino's front leg but catches the back leg as Malavino tries to avoid it.
Malavino cracks Norris Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Norris Jr gets a clinch.
Malavino pushes Norris Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr stalling the fight.
Norris Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malavino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malavino's defenses.
Malavino avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris Jr.#T1#
Norris Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norris Jr is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malavino.
Malavino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris Jr.
Malavino taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside that Malavino shrugs off.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Malavino is looking to control Norris Jr's arms but Norris Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malavino has his back to the ropes.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris Jr lands a right hand. #T2#
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malavino lands an elbow that stopped Norris Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Malavino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Malavino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short left from Norris Jr.
Malavino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Malavino pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Norris Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Norris Jr is looking to control Malavino's arms but Malavino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris Jr has his back to the ropes.
Malavino lands an elbow inside.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chuck Norris Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris Jr stalling.
Malavino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malavino looking to stall.
Norris Jr avoids the elbow strike from Malavino, against the ropes.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malavino blocks an elbow strike.
Malavino tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Malavino.
Malavino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malavino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Malavino fails to land.
Norris Jr misses with the head strike.
Norris Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malavinos head.
Malavino avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands an elbow just above Malavino 's eye.
Norris Jr lands a nice elbow.
Norris Jr taking a breather.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Malavino misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino misses with an elbow strike.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Malavino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris Jr.
Malavino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris Jr.
Despite the aggression on Malavino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab lands there for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr scores with the left hand. Malavino knows he should have avoided that one.
Malavino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looks to throw the jab but Malavino is out of range.
Malavino throws a low kick, looking for Norris Jr's leg but Norris Jr calmly moves out of range.
Malavino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norris Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
Malavino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malavino's calf.
Norris Jr lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Norris Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malavino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris Jr.
Malavino wants to land a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range. #T1#
Norris Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malavino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Norris Jr blocks a leg kick.
Norris Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Malavino walks into a jab.
Norris Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Norris Jr clinches with his opponent.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Malavino.
Norris Jr tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Norris Jr back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Malavino tries a knee to the head but Norris Jr blocks it.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Malavino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malavino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Malavino avoids the elbow strike from Norris Jr, against the ropes.
Malavino lands an uppercut.
Malavino trying to stall but Norris Jr improves his position. #T2#
Malavino wants to break free but Norris Jr has control.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malavino wants to stall.
Norris Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norris Jr has Malavino pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Norris Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr pushes Malavino back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Malavino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malavino avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris Jr.#T3#
Malavino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Malavino.
Norris Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris Jr is defending well for now.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike.
Malavino trying to stall but Norris Jr improves his position.
Norris Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norris Jr tries to stall but Malavino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
Norris Jr lands a left hand. #T4#
Norris Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino slowing the pace effectively.
Malavino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Norris Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris Jr lands a right hand.
Norris Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Norris Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malavino's brow.
Norris Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malavino blocks an elbow strike from Norris Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris Jr had his way with Arroyo Malavino in that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Malavino blocks a leg kick.
Malavino throws a shot to the body.
Malavino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick. #CL#
Norris Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Norris Jr.
Malavino taking a breather.
Norris Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris Jr cracks Malavino with a nice body shot.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Norris Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norris Jrs head.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr misses with the head strike.
Malavino missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr trying to stall but Malavino improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Malavino fails to land.
Malavino blocks the elbow strike.
Norris Jr taking a breather.
Norris Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Malavino.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris Jr is trying to stall. #T2#
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris Jr has Malavino pressed against the ropes.
Malavino scores a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malavino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Norris Jr on the inside.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino stalling in the clinch but Norris Jr improves position.
Norris Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Malavino misses with some punches.
Norris Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Norris Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside that Malavino shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Norris Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malavino lands a right hand.
Norris Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malavino takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr gets through Malavino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Malavino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Malavino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Malavino pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Norris Jr. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malavino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but Norris Jr avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
Norris Jr wants to stall.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Malavino works on Norris Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands an uppercut.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norris Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Chuck Norris Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFFA 187
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
That kick from Malavino tenderised Sarazen's leg. Sarazen is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Sarazen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Malavino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarazen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
Malavino stalling in the clinch.
Malavino taking a breather.
Malavino lands a body shot.
Malavino misses with a knee to the head.
Sarazen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malavino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malavino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malavino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malavino is leaning against Sarazen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malavino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarazen.
Malavino is looking to control Sarazen's arms but Sarazen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malavino has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Sarazen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Sarazen.
Malavino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino trying to land knees to the body.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Sarazen.
Sarazen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Sarazen.
A head punch on the inside from Sarazen fails to land.
Sarazen blocks an elbow strike.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarazen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarazen lands a right hand.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Malavino.
Malavino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarazen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sarazen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malavino lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gene Sarazen has been cut.#T2#
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Malavino to work.
Malavino connects with a knee to the head.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Sarazen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malavinos head.
Sarazen misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen blocking some punches.
Sarazen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino is trying to stall.
Malavino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarazen.
Sarazen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarazen dodges an elbow strike from Malavino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen. #BC2#
Sarazen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malavino scores with a jab to the body.
Sarazen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it.
Sarazen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarazen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malavino throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range. #CL2#
Sarazen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malavino blocking some punches.
Sarazen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Malavino misses with some punches. #BC#
Malavino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malavino is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sarazen rushes Malavino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarazen controls his hands.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Malavino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malavino throws an off balance right hand
and Sarazen counters with a nice body kick.
Malavino delivers a nice body kick.
Malavino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malavino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sarazen.
Malavino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarazen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarazen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Sarazen closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Malavino.
Malavino cracks Sarazen with a nice body shot.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Sarazen gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Arroyo Malavino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Sarazen clinches up with Malavino and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Malavino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Sarazen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarazen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sarazen fails to land.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malavino.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malavino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarazen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarazen lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarazen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino. #BC#
Malavino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malavino is looking to wear down Sarazen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Malavino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Sarazen closes the distance and pushes Malavino back into the ropes.
Sarazen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarazen tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Sarazen back against the ropes.
Sarazen tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Sarazen back against the ropes.
Sarazen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Sarazen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarazen misses with a body shot.
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malavino throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Sarazen moves into the clinch successfully.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as Sarazen controls the action.
Malavino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sarazen throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sarazen. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarazen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malavino.
Sarazen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Malavino.
Sarazen scores with a shot to the side of Malavino's head.
Sarazen gets through Malavino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
A short right from Malavino on the inside.
Malavino lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Malavino.
Malavino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malavino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarazen.#T3#
Malavino tries to stall but Sarazen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sarazen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gene Sarazen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malavino is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarazen has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarazen.
Sarazen avoids the elbow strike from Malavino, against the ropes.
Malavino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Malavino.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Sarazen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
Malavino scores with a shot to the side of Sarazen's head.
Nice body punch from Malavino - that landed with a thud.
Sarazen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarazen.
A head punch on the inside from Sarazen fails to land.
Malavino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sarazen's defenses.
Sarazen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malavino trying to control the position but instead, Sarazen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malavino into the ropes.
Sarazen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as Sarazen controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Sarazen back against the ropes.
Sarazen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sarazen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sarazen clinches up with Malavino and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sarazen throws a head punch that misses.
Sarazen avoiding damage as Malavino throws knees to the body. #BC#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarazen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malavino throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sarazen closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gene Sarazen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen'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#
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Arroyo Malavino is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarazen checks a leg kick.
Malavino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malavino throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarazen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malavino thinking.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Sarazen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sarazen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malavino delivers a nice body kick.
Malavino misses with a hook. Sarazen ducked under it nicely.
Malavino throws a hook to the side of Sarazen's head but Sarazen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malavino swings for the body but Sarazen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sarazen rushes Malavino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sarazen digs a right hand underneath Malavino's ribcage. Malavino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarazen struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands. #BC2#
Sarazen breaks the clinch.
Sarazen checks a leg kick.#T1#
Malavino jabs at Sarazen's body.
Malavino swings for the body but Sarazen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarazen! But no joy.
Sarazen moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Sarazen takes the fight into the clinch.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malavino has Sarazen pushed against the ropes.
Sarazen misses with a body punch.
Malavino throws an elbow but it misses.
Malavino lands an elbow inside that Sarazen shrugs off.
Sarazen managing to block the knees to the body from Malavino.
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malavino trying to control the position but instead, Sarazen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malavino into the ropes.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarazen is keeping busy.#T2#
Malavino has a couple of punches blocked by Sarazen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarazen.
Malavino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarazen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Sarazen.
A head punch on the inside from Sarazen fails to land.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Malavino lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarazen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarazen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarazen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarazen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarazen avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malavino obliges.#T3#
Sarazen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarazen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarazen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malavino wants to stall.
Malavino blocking some punches.
Sarazen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarazen lands with a light punch inside.
Sarazen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Sarazen scores with a hook to the body.
Sarazen lands a left hand.
Sarazen can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Sarazen lands a hook that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino blocking some punches.
Sarazen keeps control of Malavino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Malavino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Malavino blocks an uppercut.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarazen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malavino taking a breather.
Sarazen prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Sarazen prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Sarazen tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarazen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino misses with a knee to the head.
Sarazen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarazen is keeping busy.#BC#
Malavino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sarazen throws a hook but Malavino avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Sarazen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarazen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFFA 185
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Romo lands a leg kick that knocks Malavino off balance momentarily.
Romo moves out of range as Malavino strikes.#CL2#
Romo closes the distance and clinches.
Romo working aggressively here.
Malavino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romo blocks it with crossed arms.
Romo managing to block the knees to the body from Malavino.
Romo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malavino tries to work over Romo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romo is looking to control Malavino's arms but Malavino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romo has his back to the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Romo as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Malavino.
Romo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malavino blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Malavino breaks from the clinch.
Malavino digs a good body shot into Romo's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romo scores with a shot to the body.
Malavino scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Romo 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.
Malavino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malavino throws a hook but Romo blocks it.
Malavino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Romo moves into the clinch.#T1#
Malavino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino tries a body shot but Romo blocks it.
Romo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romo.
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Malavino takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Romo.
Malavino tries a body shot but Romo blocks it.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romo is keeping busy.
Romo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romo is trying to stall.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
Malavino pushes off an throws an elbow but Romo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Romo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malavino is breathing heavily.#T2#
Romo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Romo.
Romo is struggling to control the position.
A knee to the head by Romo.
Romo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malavino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Romo.
Malavino trying to land knees to the body.
Romo lands a knee to the body.
Romo lands a nice uppercut.
Malavino lands an elbow that stopped Romo in his tracks for a moment.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Malavino throws an elbow but misses.
Malavino lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as Romo controls the action.
Malavino throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Romo - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Romo.
Romo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romo leaning against his opponent.
Romo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Malavino blocks with his arms.
Romo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Romo.
Romo blocks an elbow strike from Malavino.
Malavino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino misses with an elbow over the top.
Malavino wants to stall.
Romo trying to stall but Malavino improves his position. #T4#
Romo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romo blocks the elbow strike.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romo landing knees to the head.
Romo tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Malavino blocks with his arms.
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malavino blocks an uppercut.
Malavino pushes off an throws an elbow but Romo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Romo trying to stall but Malavino improves his position.
Romo leaning against his opponent.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Romo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kyle Romo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malavino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Romo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malavino lands with a straight right. Romo didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Romo.
A jab from Malavino misses.
Good exchange - Romo coming out on top.
Romo scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Romo pushes Malavino up against the ropes in a clinch.
John Kyle Romo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Romo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malavino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romo blocks it with crossed arms.
Malavino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
Romo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Romo blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malavino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Romo gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Romo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romo with a knee to the head.
Romo missing with knees to the body.
Romo cracks Malavino with a nice body shot.
Romo working Malavino over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Romo lands a nice shot to the body.
Romo lands a good knee to the midsection. Malavino won't want to take too many of those.
Romo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Malavino fails to land.
Romo lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
Romo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romo trying to stall but Malavino improves his position.
Romo blocking some punches.
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!
Romo scores a nice knee to the body.
Romo lands with a right to the head.
Romo misses with a knee strike.
Romo lands a nice knee to the body.
Romo landing knees to the body.
Romo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Romo.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
Romo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Romo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romo stalling against the ropes.
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Romo gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Romo misses with a knee strike.
Romo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Romo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romo blocks a body shot from Malavino.
Malavino looking to stall.
Malavino misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino swings wildly with an uppercut but Romo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romo.
Romo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Malavino prevents a body shot from Romo.
Malavino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino is looking to break free of the clinch but Romo has double underhooks.
Romo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malavino avoids it.
Romo lands with a left to the head.
Romo prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Romo takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romo lands with a light punch inside.
Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Romo is working Malavino over against the ropes.
Romo working Malavino over with knees to the body.
Romo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malavino misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Romo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kyle Romo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malavino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Romo clinches.
Romo stalling in the clinch.
Romo dodges an elbow strike from Malavino.
Romo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romo blocks an uppercut.
Romo missing with knees to the body.
Malavino lands an elbow that stopped Romo in his tracks for a moment.
Malavino misses with an elbow over the top.
Romo avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
Malavino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romo lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Malavino is rocked!
Romo with a knee to the head.
Oh Malavino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romo has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Malavino to the canvas! Can Malavino beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Malavino was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Romo is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). John Kyle Romo!
During a confident post fight interview, John Kyle Romo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFFA 182
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Malavino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarazen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malavino.
Sarazen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Malavino.
Malavino misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
Malavino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarazen.
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malavino cracks Sarazen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses
and Malavino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarazen moves away from the strike by Malavino.
Malavino thumps Sarazen with a low kick.
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Malavino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sarazen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Malavino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malavino is looking to clinch but Sarazen is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sarazen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malavino - the referee stops the clock and Sarazen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malavino. Sarazen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malavino tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sarazen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malavino. Sarazen shrugs it off though.
Malavino's corner calls for a 1-2. Malavino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarazen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malavino. That's going to slow Sarazen down.
Malavino lands a jab to the nose.
Sarazen throws a lazy right hand but Malavino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarazen throws a body kick that misses
and Malavino counters with a right hand to the body.
Malavino lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Malavino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Malavino throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Malavino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malavino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malavino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarazen.
Malavino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarazen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malavino.
Malavino tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen cracks Malavino with a good jab.
Malavino moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
Malavino looks to land a body kick but Sarazen moved away.
Malavino lands a body shot.
Malavino throws out a leg kick but Sarazen moves out of range and Malavino only half commits.
Malavino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarazen under the eye.
Malavino scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Malavino lands a slapping body shot.
Malavino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Sarazen slips under a jab.
Malavino lands a jab to the nose.
Malavino tries to land a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malavino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Malavino.
Sarazen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sarazen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malavino really felt that one!
Malavino misses with a shot to the body
and Sarazen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malavino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarazen's head backwards.#T4#
Sarazen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarazen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malavino misses with a straight left.
Sarazen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it.
Sarazen checks a low kick from Malavino.
It looked like Sarazen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malavino.
Malavino misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Malavino misses.
Malavino misses with a combination
and Sarazen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Malavino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Malavino as he checks the leg kick.
Sarazen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malavino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino dominated that round.
That's time! Sarazen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sarazen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malavino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Malavino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Malavino avoids the body shot from Sarazen.
Malavino wants to clinch.
Malavino tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen scores with a nice head shot.
Malavino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Malavino.
Malavino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarazen checks the leg kick.#T1#
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
Sarazen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malavino jabs Sarazen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malavino throws a wild body kick that Sarazen sees coming a mile off.
Malavino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malavino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarazen moves out of range as Malavino strikes.
Sarazen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Sarazen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Malavino missing with a left hand there. Sarazen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malavino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Malavino tenderised Sarazen's leg. Sarazen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malavino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Malavino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malavino throws a front kick that sends Sarazen stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malavino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut. Malavino saw that one coming.
Malavino misses with a leg kick.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malavino lands a front kick.
Sarazen throws a hook to the side of Malavino's head but Malavino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malavino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malavino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malavino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malavino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarazen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Malavino blocks the low kick.
Malavino wants to slow Sarazen down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino misses with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarazen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Malavino. Those never looked like landing.
Malavino misses with a lunging right hand
and Malavino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen misses with a body shot.
Malavino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarazen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarazen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malavino sizes up Sarazen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malavino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malavino tries to bum rush Sarazen with a series of wild strikes but Sarazen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarazen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Sarazen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarazen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarazen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Malavino.
Malavino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Malavino is out of range.
Malavino throws a lazy body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malavino lands a really nice looking cross but Sarazen seems unphased.
Sarazen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malavino moves forwards but Sarazen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarazen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Malavino digs a good hook to Sarazen's body.
Malavino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malavino blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malavino, right into the meat.
Malavino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Malavino throws a wild body kick that Sarazen sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarazen misses the target.
Malavino tests Sarazen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarazen staying out of range there.
Sarazen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malavino avoids it.
Malavino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarazen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malavino really felt that one!
Malavino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malavino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarazen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malavino. #T1#
Malavino throws a right hand that misses
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malavino.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarazen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malavino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malavino throws a leg kick but Sarazen moved away.
Malavino misses with a two punch combination.
Malavino misses with the combination.
Sarazen lands a nice hook to Malavino's body. Malavino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Malavino moves out of range.
Malavino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Malavino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sarazen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gene Sarazen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malavino.
Sarazen prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarazen.
Malavino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Sarazen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarazen misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino gets through Sarazen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike.
Malavino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Malavino blocking some punches.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
A short right from Malavino.
Sarazen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malavino has a couple of punches blocked by Sarazen.
Malavino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
Malavino tries to stall but Sarazen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Sarazen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malavino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sarazen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malavino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarazen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malavino scrambles back to his feet.
Malavino connects with a nice looking jab.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Malavino throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarazen catches Malavino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarazen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Sarazen misses.
Sarazen tries to move into range but Malavino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malavino lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarazen's head.
Malavino moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malavino.
Malavino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sarazen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malavino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
Our winner, Arroyo Malavino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFFA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards lands a high kick!
Edwards throws a head kick that Malavino semi-blocks.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malavino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malavino at a distance.
Malavino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malavino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards 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 Malavino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malavino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Malavino saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malavino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards 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.
Malavino misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Malavino wants to land a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Malavino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Malavino avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Malavino throws a big shot that misses.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malavino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malavino doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Malavino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Edwards lunges at Malavino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malavino's hand.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Malavino does no damage.
Malavino wants to clinch.
Malavino 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.
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Edwards.
Malavino moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Malavino with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Edwards rushes Malavino and presses him up against the ropes.
Edwards pushes off an throws an elbow but Malavino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Malavino blocking some punches.
Malavino blocks the elbow strike.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Edwards has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malavino trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malavino into the ropes.
A short right from Edwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Malavino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malavino scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Malavino avoids the elbow strike from Edwards, against the ropes.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malavino taking a breather.
Malavino avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Malavino fails to land.
Malavino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Malavino as the two fighters clinch.
Malavino working aggressively here.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malavino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malavino scores with a knee to the head.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino avoids a wild elbow strike from Edwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edule Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malavino scores with a decent looking hook.
Malavino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards checks a low kick from Malavino.
Malavino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malavino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malavino eats them both and turns towards Edwards to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Malavino moves into the clinch.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Malavino misses with some punches.
Malavino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malavino.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malavino.
Malavino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Malavino's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Malavino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards lands an elbow inside.
Malavino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malavino dodges an elbow strike from Edwards.
Malavino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edwards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Malavino.
Edwards lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Malavino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Malavino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malavino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Malavino throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Malavino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow. #BC2#
Malavino breaks from the clinch.
Malavino connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malavino was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Malavino lands a body shot.
Malavino scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malavino lands a right hook to the body.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Malavino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malavino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Malavino throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Malavino was not able to check.
Malavino lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Edwards rushes Malavino and presses him up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Edwards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malavino's brow.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Malavino.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edwards.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malavino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Malavino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malavino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malavino throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino blocks an elbow strike from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Malavino lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Malavino to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
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 Edule Edwards will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Malavino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
Malavino jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malavino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino is looking to land body kicks.
Malavino scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Malavino checks it. #CL#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards working Malavino over with knees to the body.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Malavino tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malavino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino misses with a body punch. #T1#
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malavino lands with a short shot to the head.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Edwards tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malavino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
Malavino avoids the elbow strike from Edwards, against the ropes.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edule Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malavino working aggressively here.
Edwards lands a body punch.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Malavino shrugs off.
Malavino is working Edwards over against the ropes.
Arroyo Malavino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malavino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malavino working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Edwards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Malavino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Malavino working Edwards over with knees to the body.
A short left from Edwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Malavino's head.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards being controlled against the ropes.
Malavino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #T3#
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Malavino swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malavino avoids it.
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Edwards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses.
Malavino is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Malavino into the ropes.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwards tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it. #T4#
Malavino avoids the elbow strike from Edwards, against the ropes.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malavino blocks an elbow strike.
Malavino can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Malavino as the two fighters clinch.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Malavino.
Malavino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
Malavino tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Malavino.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Malavino misses with some punches.
Malavino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.

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 Edule Edwards.
Well Edwards 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edule Edwards!
An out of breath Edule Edwards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Worth cracks Malavino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malavino 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.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malavino scores with a jab to the body.
Malavino lands a body shot.
Malavino is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Worth misses its target.#CL2#
Malavino has Worth up against the cage in a clinch.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino misses with a punch to the body.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Worth.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino wants to stall.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worth lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Malavino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Malavino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malavino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Worth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Worth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Worth tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land.
Worth throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
A short right from Malavino.
Worth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malavino blocks an uppercut.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.
Malavino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malavino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Worth misses with some punches. #T2#
Worth missing with knees to the body.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino lands a nice knee to the body.
Worth is breathing heavily.
Malavino lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Malavino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worth tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malavino lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth working aggressively here.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Worth prevents a body shot from Malavino.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Malavino lands an elbow that stopped Worth in his tracks for a moment.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Malavino.
Worth tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it.
Malavino avoiding damage as Worth throws knees to the body.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Malavino. #BC2#
Malavino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth 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.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Malavino punishes Worth's body with a nice straight punch.
Malavino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Malavino gets a clinch.
Worth scores with a shoulder strike.
Worth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Malavino.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malavino lands an elbow inside that Worth shrugs off.
Worth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worth blocks a body shot from Malavino.
Worth tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Worth back against the cage.
Malavino slows down the pace here.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino misses with a straight left.
Worth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Worth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malavino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Malavino moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Malavino as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino moves in looking to clinch but Worth pushes him off.
Malavino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Worth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malavino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malavino throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily.
Worth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Malavino. #T1#
Worth takes a swing at Malavino's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malavino, right into the meat.
Malavino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malavino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Malavino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malavino lands a nice hook to Worth's body. Worth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worth blocks a head kick by Malavino.
Malavino feints and then cracks Worth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Worth down.
A punch lands to the side of Worth 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Malavino scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Worth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Worth throws a head kick that misses.
Malavino connects with a single shot there.
Malavino jabs at Worth's body.
Malavino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Worth rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Malavino drives through and clinches with Worth against the cage.
Malavino looking to stall.
Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Worth up against the cage.
Malavino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worth. #T3#
Worth prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth lands a body punch. #BC2#
Malavino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malavino connects with a crisp jab.
Worth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malavino.
Malavino connects with a jab.
Worth throws a hook but Malavino avoids it easily.
Malavino cracks Worth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malavino scores with the left hand. Worth knows he should have avoided that one.
Worth tries to score with a low kick but Malavino moves his leg out of the way.
Worth keeps the fight on the outside.
Worth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malavino tries to score with a low kick but Worth moves his leg out of the way.
Malavino digs a good hook to Worth's body.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Malavino is looking to clinch.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malavino can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Worth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Malavino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malavino misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino cracks Worth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Malavino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Nice body punch from Malavino - that landed with a thud.
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Worth throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malavino presses Worth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Malavino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Worth if he has to take too many more of those.
Malavino avoids the head kick by Worth.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malavino with a jab.
Worth misses with a hook.
Malavino connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Malavino moves into the clinch successfully.
Malavino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bis Worth has been cut.
Malavino avoiding damage.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Malavino.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Worth misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Worth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
Worth misses with a punch to the body.
Worth pushes Malavino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Worth.
Malavino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malavino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Malavino - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Malavino lands a shot to the body.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Worth working aggressively here.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Malavino lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino avoiding damage as Worth throws knees to the body.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Worth working aggressively here.
Malavino controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worth.
Malavino looking to stall.
Worth takes a shot to the head.
Worth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Worth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land. #BC2#
Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Malavino with a nice cross.
Worth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malavino. Malavino obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Worth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Malavino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malavino.
An inside leg kick lands from Malavino.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malavino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worth throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Malavino.#T4##CL2#
Malavino has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Malavino.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the head but Worth blocks with his arms.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Worth.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malavino lands with a short shot to the head.
Worth misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malavino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
Arroyo Malavino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016

#R1#
Karel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malavino stuffs the takedown.
Malavino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malavino scores with a jab to the head.
Malavino thows a body kick. Karel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karel throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Malavino moves into the clinch.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karel backwards.
Malavino lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bert Karel has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Malavino as the two fighters clinch.
Malavino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malavino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karel is breathing heavily.
Malavino pushes Karel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
Malavino lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Malavino.
Karel taking a breather. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Malavino.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malavino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malavino lands a knee to the head.
Malavino crunches a lovely knee into Karel's ribcage.
Malavino lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Malavino.
Malavino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Karel is rocked!
Malavino is leaning against Karel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Karel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malavino lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Karel to his knees! Malavino keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arroyo Malavino!
A very excited looking Arroyo Malavino 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.

Event: EFFA 172
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Insigne.
Malavino feints and then cracks Insigne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Insigne down.
Insigne lands the left hand.
Malavino missing with a left hand there. Insigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Malavino backs away, Insigne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Insigne looks to score with a jab to the body but Malavino is just out of range.
Insigne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malavino scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Insigne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malavino - the referee stops the clock and Insigne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malavino. Insigne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Insigne staying out of range there.
Malavino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Insigne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Insigne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malavino wants to counter with a clinch but Insigne pushes him away.
Malavino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Insigne slips a straight right by Malavino.
Malavino scores with a jab.
Insigne slips under a jab.
Malavino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Malavino.
Insigne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Malavino.
Malavino scores with a one two! Insigne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Insigne throws a combination that misses
and Malavino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Insigne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malavino counters with a nice leg kick.
Insigne misses with a body shot.
Insigne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Insigne. That snapped Malavino's head back.
Malavino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malavino throws a looping overhand right but Insigne ducks down to avoid it.
Insigne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malavino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Insigne is looking to counter punch.
Malavino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malavino.
Malavino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Malavino throws out a loose jab but Insigne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Insigne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Insigne throws a right and a left that Malavino avoids nicely.
Malavino throws a body punch but Insigne moves out of range.
Insigne lands a nice looking body shot.
Malavino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Insigne tries to land a leg kick but Malavino saw it coming and moves away.
Insigne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malavino throws the left hand but Insigne avoids the punch easily.
Malavino slips under a jab.
Malavino connects with a body shot.
Malavino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Insigne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malavino is looking to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Malavino closes the distance and pushes Insigne back into the ropes.
Insigne lands with a light punch inside.
Malavino managing to block the knees to the body from Insigne.
Insigne lands with a right to the head.
Insigne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Insigne throws a head punch that misses.
Insigne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insigne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Insigne with a knee to the head.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike.
Insigne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Malavino lands a nice uppercut.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but Insigne avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Insigne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malavinos head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Insigne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Insigne is keeping busy.#BC#
Insigne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Malavino throws out a powerful jab.
Insigne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malavino cracks the inside of Insigne's front leg.
Malavino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Insigne.
Malavino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malavino tries to clinch but Insigne is having none of it.
Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Insigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.
Malavino works Insigne's body with a nice hook.
Malavino tries to clinch there but Insigne circles away.
Malavino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Insigne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Malavino catches Insigne right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malavino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malavino cracks Insigne with an open hand slap.
Insigne misses with a hook.
Insigne swats away the attempt to clinch by Malavino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arroyo Malavino 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#
Insigne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malavino's calf.
Malavino is looking to clinch.
Malavino looks to throw a body kick
letting Insigne counter with a right hand.
Insigne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malavino.
Insigne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malavino is out of range and Insigne settles back down.
Malavino moves away from the strike by Insigne.
Malavino misses with a hook.
Malavino throws a lazy uppercut
and Insigne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Insigne misses with a looping left.
Malavino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malavino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Insigne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Malavino misses.
Insigne moves out of range as Malavino throws a body kick.
Insigne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Insigne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Insigne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malavino moves away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Insigne misses the target.
Insigne slips under a jab from Malavino.
Insigne is looking to counter punch.
Insigne avoids the body shot from Malavino.
Insigne scores with a nice strike.
Insigne scores with a leg kick.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Insigne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Insigne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malavino tried to score with a low kick but Insigne checks it.
A left lands for Insigne.
Insigne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malavino throws a body kick that misses.
Insigne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malavino.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Insigne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malavino.
Malavino throws out a counter right but Insigne avoids it with no problem.
Malavino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The fighters circling - Malavino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Insigne misses with a looping right.
Insigne moves out of range of the body kick from Malavino.
Insigne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Insigne throws a low kick but Malavino avoids it.
Insigne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malavino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malavino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malavino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Insigne's head backwards.
Malavino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Insigne.
Insigne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malavino is out of range and Insigne settles back down.
Malavino just misses with a punch to the body.
Insigne throws a counter high kick but Malavino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Malavino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Malavino clinches up against the ropes.
Insigne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Malavino fails to land.
Insigne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malavino lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Insigne trying to land knees to the body.
Insigne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Insigne blocks an uppercut.
Malavino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malavino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Malavino.
Malavino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Insigne.
Malavino tries a body shot but Insigne blocks it.
Malavino is leaning against Insigne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malavino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malavino wants to stall.
Insigne takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Malavino staying out of range there.
Malavino scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Insigne
and Malavino counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malavino scores with a jab. Insigne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Insigne throws out a loose jab but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insigne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Insigne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malavino. Malavino obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Insigne at a distance.
Malavino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malavino throws a jab but it's blocked by Insigne.
Malavino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Insigne throws a jab when Malavino was well out of range.
Malavino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Insigne circles away quickly and effectively.
Insigne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malavino.
Insigne misses with a looping right.
Malavino scores with a spinning back kick!
Malavino throws a push kick but Insigne slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Insigne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malavino misses with a hook
and Insigne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Insigne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Insigne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malavino can pounce on him.
Insigne scores with a nice right hand.
Insigne throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Insigne walks into a stiff left hand from Malavino.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Malavino lands a jab to Insigne's midsection.
Malavino lands with a nice body punch.
Malavino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino throws a body kick that misses.
Malavino is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Insigne misses with a hook.
Insigne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malavino on the side of the head.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malavino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino 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.
Malavino moves out of range of the strikes.
Malavino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Insigne loads up on a big right hand but Malavino slips the punch.
Malavino throws a head kick but Insigne moves out of range.
Insigne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malavino's sensitive parts.
Insigne with a jab.
Malavino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Insigne tries to land a front kick but Malavino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malavino looks to land a left hand but Insigne moved out of range nicely.
Insigne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Insigne lands with a cross.
Roberto Insigne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Insigne walks into a stiff left hand from Malavino.
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!
Malavino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insigne.
Insigne scores with a jab to the head.
Malavino misses with a body shot.
It looked like Insigne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malavino.
Insigne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Insigne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malavino scores with a sloppy right hand. Insigne should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Insigne.
Malavino lands with a hook. Insigne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malavino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malavino.
Insigne misses with a few strikes there.
Insigne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malavino moves away.
Insigne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Malavino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Insigne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino lunges at Insigne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Insigne's hand.
Malavino tries to clinch but Insigne is having none of it.
Insigne connects with the punch.
Malavino is looking to clinch.
Malavino staying out of range there.
Insigne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malavino pushes Insigne away with a front kick.
Malavino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Insigne.
Malavino throws a head kick but Insigne moves out of range.
Good exchange - Malavino coming out on top.
Malavino is looking to land body kicks.
Malavino throws a head kick that misses.
Malavino's corner calls for a 1-2. Malavino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Insigne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malavino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malavino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Insigne throws a leg kick but Malavino sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Malavino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Insigne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malavino.
Malavino tries to clinch there but Insigne circles away.
Malavino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malavino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Insigne.
Insigne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malavino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Insigne is looking to counter punch.
Insigne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malavino throws a leg kick but Insigne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Insigne takes a swing at Malavino's ribcage but misses.
Malavino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Insigne misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino misses the shot to the body.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malavino blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malavino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
A very excited looking Arroyo Malavino 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.

Event: EFFA 167
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Malavino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orkidea. Orkidea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orkidea scores with a jab.
Orkidea throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malavino.
Malavino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orkidea tries a quick counter leg kick but Malavino is wise to it.#CL#
Malavino gets a clinch.
Malavino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orkideas head. #BC#
Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Malavino darts in and clinches Orkidea up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Malavino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orkidea misses with a punch to the body.
Orkidea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Orkidea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malavino's brow.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Orkidea is rocked!
Malavino breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Orkidea with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Orkidea looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Orkidea get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arroyo Malavino!
Arroyo Malavino thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFFA 160: HW Knockout League 2
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Malavino clinches up against the ropes.
Malavino looking to stall.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malavino.
Silver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silver landing knees to the head.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
Malavino wants to stall.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malavino is keeping busy.
Malavino lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malavino swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Malavino.
Silver landing knees to the body.
Malavino misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Malavino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino is trying to stall.
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malavino managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Malavino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver is keeping busy.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
Malavino lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver lands a leg kick that knocks Malavino off balance momentarily.
Malavino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malavino. #T2#
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Malavino.
Silver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silver.
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malavino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Silver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malavino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malavino connects with an inside leg kick.
Silver throws a body kick that misses
and Malavino counters with a good low kick that Silver was not able to check.
Silver scores with a push kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malavino checks a leg kick.
Malavino misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silver checks a leg kick.
Silver bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malavino fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silver bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malavino looks winded!
Malavino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Silver throws a body kick that misses.
Malavino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver feints and then cracks Malavino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malavino down.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver throws a front kick that sends Malavino stumbling back into the ropes.
Malavino thuds his shin into the meat of Silver's side.
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!
Silver is looking to score with low kicks.
Silver throws a solid leg kick but Malavino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silver.
Silver misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Silver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malavino's calf.
Malavino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malavino is looking to clinch but Silver is avoiding it.
Malavino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Malavino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malavino is out of range and Silver settles back down.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malavino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver pushes Malavino away with a front kick.
Silver is looking to wear down Malavino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silver cracks Malavino with an open hand slap.
Silver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver throws a leg kick which misses Malavino's front leg but catches the back leg as Malavino tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malavino checks a leg kick.
Silver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Silver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Malavino tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Malavino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malavino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silver under the eye.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Malavino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silver misses with a leg kick.
Malavino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malavino looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Malavino throws a big shot that misses.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malavino was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Malavino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver blocks a jab.
Malavino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silver lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malavino will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Silver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malavino misses with a straight left.
Malavino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
Malavino 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.
You can see that Malavino has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Silver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malavino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silver throws a chopping leg kick but Malavino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malavino wants to counter the offense by Silver and move into the clinch position.
Malavino loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Malavino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malavino can do to turn this around?
Malavino moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
Malavino blocks a low kick nicely.
Malavino scores with a three punch combo!
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Silver.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Malavino counters with a body kick.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A solid body kick from Malavino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billy Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver misses with a leg kick
and Malavino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malavino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.
Silver takes a swing at Malavino's ribcage but misses.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Malavino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Malavino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silver.
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malavino connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.
Silver blocks a leg kick.
Silver throws a leg kick
and Malavino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silver jabs Malavino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malavino.#T3#
Silver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malavino.
Malavino tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino misses with a head kick.
Silver tries to score with a low kick but Malavino moves his leg out of the way.
Malavino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver moves out of range as Malavino throws a body kick.
Silver takes a swing at Malavino's ribcage but misses.
Malavino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malavino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Malavino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silver can pounce on him.
Silver cracks the inside of Malavino's front leg.
Silver shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malavino blocks a head kick by Silver. #T4#
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino checks the leg kick.
Silver connects with a solid leg kick.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malavino checks a low kick from Silver.
Malavino tries a quick counter leg kick but Silver is wise to it.
That kick from Malavino tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malavino takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Malavino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Malavino throws a leg kick but Silver checks it.
Silver tries to move into range but Malavino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malavino connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Silver misses
and Malavino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arroyo Malavino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malavino lands a slapping body shot.
Malavino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Malavino throws the kick towards the body but Silver avoids it.
Malavino throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malavino moves out of range of the leg kick from Silver.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malavino.
Silver looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Silver wants to land a leg kick but Malavino is out of range.
Silver tries to score with a low kick but Malavino moves his leg out of the way.
Malavino misses with a kick to the body
and Silver counters with an inside leg kick.
Malavino throws a combination. Silver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malavino moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver throws a leg kick but Malavino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good work by Malavino as he checks the leg kick.
Silver throws a body punch but Malavino moves out of range.
Silver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Malavino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malavino checks a low kick from Silver.
Silver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malavino.
Malavino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malavino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Silver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malavino checks a low kick from Silver.
Despite the aggression on Malavino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver pushes Malavino away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malavino checks a leg kick.
Malavino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malavino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silver counters with a low kick, right behind Malavino 's knee.
Silver motions for Malavino to come forward. Silver throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malavino thumps Silver with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malavino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malavino.
It seemed like Malavino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Silver blocks a jab.
Silver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Malavino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malavino wants to slow Silver down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
Silver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malavino staying out of range there.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick.
Silver looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malavino lands a head kick!
Malavino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silver. Silver obviously looking to wear him down.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Silver bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver, right into the meat.
Malavino scores with a body shot. #T3#
Malavino tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silver thumps Malavino with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malavino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Malavino.
Malavino checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Malavino moves into range and clinches up with Silver.
Silver lands with a right to the head.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Malavino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver is trying to maintain a safe position but Malavino gets an underhook and turns Silver into the ropes.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Silver is pushing Malavino up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malavinos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
Silver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silver obliges.
Malavino working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Silver. #BC#
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
A shot to the body from Silver misses
and Malavino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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 Billy Silver.
Well Silver 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Silver!
Billy Silver 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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