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Event:
OFC 244: Parlay
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1# Shrekel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maloney tries to avoid it but Shrekel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maloney to the ground. Maloney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Shrekel tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Shrekel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maloney's waist but Maloney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shrekel off to one side. Shrekel is looking to clinch. Shrekel with a poor takedown and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shrekel. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shrekel fails in his attempt to clinch. As Shrekel backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Shrekel manages to avoid it all. Shrekel misses with a takedown and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Ali Shrekel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Shrekel tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. Shrekel fails with the takedown and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Shrekel wants to clinch up but Maloney keeps it at a distance. Maloney is looking for the big counter here. Shrekel shoots for a takedown but Maloney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Thomas Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shrekel fails with the takedown. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shrekel takes a swing at Maloney's ribcage but misses. Shrekel swings widly with a right hand
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Shrekel darts in looking for a takedown but Maloney gets double underhooks and turns Shrekel into the cage. Shrekel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shrekel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shrekel is breathing heavily. Shrekel tries for a takedown but Maloney circles away easily and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Shrekel. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shrekel throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shrekel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Shrekel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Shrekel shoots in. Maloney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shrekel. Shrekel looks to throw a body kick and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. A shot to the body from Shrekel misses and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Shrekel. Shrekel shoots in but Maloney avoids the takedown attempt easily. Shrekel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4# Shrekel closes the distance but Maloney moves to the side and Maloney counters with a one-two 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! Shrekel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shrekel throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney is looking for the big counter here. Maloney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maloney wants it to stay on the feet. Shrekel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maloney is looking for the big counter here. Shrekel with a poor takedown and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Shrekel shoots in for a takedown but Maloney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Shrekel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maloney is fending him off so far but Shrekel persists. Nope, Maloney circles away and we're back to standing. As Shrekel backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Shrekel manages to avoid it all. Shrekel tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shrekel doesn't manage to clinch there - Maloney circles away.
As Shrekel backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Shrekel manages to avoid it all. Maloney keeps the fight on the outside. Shrekel misses with a takedown and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shrekel throws a head kick that misses and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maloney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shrekel. Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shrekel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Shrekel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shrekel misses with the body kick and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Shrekel throws a right hand that Maloney ducks under and follows up with a left that Maloney also avoids with ease. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A low kick from Shrekel misses and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shrekel misses with a kick to the body.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shrekel throws a head kick that misses and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Shrekel throws a leg kick but Maloney moved away. Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Shrekel tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Ali Shrekel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shrekel with a lazy takedown attempt and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2# Shrekel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maloney swivels and escapes. Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Shrekel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Shrekel has his takedown stuffed and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shrekel misses with a takedown attempt and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Shrekel. Shrekel tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Shrekel. Shrekel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Shrekel shoots in for a takedown but Maloney shows good takedown defense. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Shrekel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Shrekel with a lazy takedown attempt and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shrekel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Shrekel moves in looking to clinch but Maloney pushes him off. Shrekel throws a leg kick and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Shrekel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Maloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shrekel goes for a double leg but Maloney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maloney continues to drive forward. Shrekel thows a leg kick but Maloney checks it and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shrekel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Shrekel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maloney pinned against the cage. Maloney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. As Shrekel backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Shrekel manages to avoid it all. Thomas Maloney seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Maloney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shrekel. Shrekel tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shrekel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maloney tries to avoid it but Shrekel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maloney to the ground. Maloney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Maloney throws a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shrekel closes the distance but Maloney moves to the side and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. Shrekel throws a sloppy head kick and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Shrekel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Shrekel tries to pull guard but Maloney holds him up against the cage and eventually Shrekel drops back down to his feet.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shrekel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maloney to keep the fight standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shrekel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maloney pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shrekel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shrekel throws a lazy head kick and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Shrekel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shrekel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maloney as he jumps to the side. Maloney is looking for the big counter here. Shrekel has his takedown stuffed and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Shrekel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shrekel misses with a leg kick and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Shrekel. Shrekel fails to land the takedown. As Shrekel backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Shrekel manages to avoid it all.#T2# Shrekel goes for a double leg but Maloney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maloney continues to drive forward. Maloney stuffs the takedown attempt from Shrekel. Shrekel gets slowly back to his feet. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shrekel darts in trying to clinch and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shrekel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maloney. Maloney throws a counter combo. Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Shrekel shoots in. As Shrekel backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Shrekel manages to avoid it all.#T3# Shrekel misses with a takedown attempt and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. Shrekel tries for a takedown but Maloney circles away easily and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. Shrekel with a poor takedown and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shrekel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maloney as he avoids it easily. A low kick from Shrekel misses and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Shrekel throws a head kick that misses and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shrekel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shrekel dives in and grabs Maloney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes down on Shrekel's head and hops out. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Shrekel wants to clinch and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Shrekel. Shrekel misses with a takedown and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Shrekel backing up. Shrekel nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Shrekel misses with a takedown and Maloney counters with a series of strikes. Shrekel will be more careful next time no doubt. Shrekel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Shrekel. Shrekel wants to clinch up but Maloney keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Maloney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Maloney winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 24:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maloney! Thomas Maloney made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1# Lei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maloney's calf. Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Lei backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Lei manages to avoid it all. Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Lei closes the distance and clinches. Lei misses with a punch on the inside.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lei has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maloney moves away. Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lei throws a nice outside leg kick. Lei throws a sloppy head kick and Maloney moves out of range easily. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Maloney gets tackled into the cage by Lei. Lei maintains the clinch. Lei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maloney's efforts to push away. Maloney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1##BC# Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Lei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lei prevents Maloney from breaking the clinch. Lei scores with a shot to the side of Maloney's head. Lei lands a shot to the body.#BC# Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Lei darts in and clinches Maloney up against the cage.#BC# Lei breaks from the clinch.
Lei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lei circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Maloney drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lei follows Maloney to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frito Lei! In defeat, Thomas Maloney stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.
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Event:
BKF THE ASYLUM
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Evans misses with a body shot.
Maloney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Evans is landing a low percentage of strikes. Evans throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Evans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maloney. Paul Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Evans forces Maloney back against the cage and clinches. Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maloney. Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
With the fighters up against the cage, Evans throws an elbow but misses. Evans misses with a knee strike.
#T1# Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A knee to the head by Evans.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Maloney avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Evans. Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Evans - that landed with a thud.
Evans throws a head punch that misses. Evans is leaning against Maloney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans tries a knee to the head but Maloney blocks it.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Maloney controls his hands.
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Evans creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maloney's defenses. Maloney is looking to break free of the clinch but Evans has double underhooks. Evans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Evans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Maloney shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maloney pulls him back up using the underhooks. Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now. Maloney blocks an elbow strike from Evans.
Maloney wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but Maloney is blocking nicely.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body. Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment. Maloney avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Evans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Maloney blocks an uppercut.
Evans tries a knee to the head but Maloney blocks it.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
#T4# Evans is trying to pull guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Evans landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans tries to work over Maloney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Evans misses with a knee to the head. Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maloney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans throws a body punch but Maloney moves out of range. #CL# Evans takes the fight into the clinch. Evans has Maloney pressed against the cage, preventing Maloney from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Evans misses with a knee strike.
Evans fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans throws a lazy head kick and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Maloney as he checks the leg kick. Evans fails in his attempt to clinch. Maloney throws a counter combo. Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Maloney sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans tries to clinch there but Maloney circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all.#T1# Evans fails to land the takedown. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Crunch! Evans slams his shin into Maloney's torso. Maloney swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Evans looks for a takedown but Maloney sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Maloney 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. Evans misses with a low kick.
Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Maloney avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all. Maloney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maloney's calf.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Maloney does a little dance to reset his feet. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Evans clinches. Evans misses with a knee to the head. Maloney blocks an elbow strike from Evans.
Evans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
#BC2# Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Maloney checks a leg kick. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Maloney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4##CL# Evans clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Evans.
Evans unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now. Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
Evans lands a good knee to the midsection. Maloney won't want to take too many of those. Maloney dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maloney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Maloney is breathing heavily. Evans can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Evans scores with a head kick.
Maloney avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Paul Evans is winning the standup battle so far. Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maloney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans. Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Evans shoots in. Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Maloney takes a body punch but keeps moving. Evans connects with a high kick. Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maloney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all. Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Evans feints and then cracks Maloney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maloney down. Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maloney is able to avoid easily. Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Maloney walks into a jab. Evans throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Maloney down. Evans tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Maloney blocks a head kick by Evans.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
#T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Thomas Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maloney. Evans throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Evans moves into the clinch. Paul Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maloney working hard to break the clinch. Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maloney's elbow. Evans missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Maloney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage. Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maloney walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Maloney moves out of range easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Evans throws the kick towards the body but Maloney avoids it. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Thomas Maloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evans.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Evans showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Paul Evans! Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Paul Evans! Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Paul Evans!
Paul Evans wins by unanimous decision! In defeat, Thomas Maloney stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.
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Event:
The Birth
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Maloney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Evans tries to land a leg kick but Maloney saw it coming and moves away.
Maloney is looking for a counter combo. Evans is looking to land body kicks. Maloney avoids the body shot from Evans.
Maloney avoids the body shot from Evans.
It looked like Maloney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Evans rushes Maloney and presses him up against the cage. Evans tries to throw a body punch but Maloney avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage. Maloney blocks a body shot from Evans. Maloney prevents a body shot from Evans. #T1# Maloney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Maloney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Maloney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Maloney controls his hands.
Evans is looking for a takedown. Evans tries a body shot but Maloney blocks it.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Maloney blocking some punches.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside. Maloney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body. Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maloney blocks a body shot from Evans. Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now. Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment. Evans tries a body shot but Maloney blocks it.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Maloney avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage. #TD2# Evans manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maloney is controlling him. Evans looking to control.
#T3# Evans wants to control the position but Maloney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Evans wants to get back to full guard. Maloney sitting and controlling from the half guard. Maloney is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position. Evans wants to control the action here but instead Maloney manages to pass to full mount! Evans is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4# Evans tries to hold on but Maloney postures up. Evans is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maloney is staying active. Evans squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Evans tries to hold on but Maloney postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that round. That's time! Maloney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Maloney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Evans connects with an inside leg kick. Evans wants to clinch up but Maloney keeps it at a distance. It looked like Maloney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Thomas Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maloney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
#CL2# Maloney tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch. Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the cage, Evans throws an elbow but misses. Maloney blocks a body shot from Evans. Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Maloney uses good head movement to avoid it. Evans'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. Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Evans tries to work over Maloney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Maloney controls his hands.
Evans pushes Maloney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maloney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Evans working aggressively here.
#T2# Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maloney's elbow. Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans wants a takedown.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans tries to work over Maloney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Maloney controls the action.
Evans is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Maloney controls his hands.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans wants a takedown.
Thomas Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans. Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maloney smiles and moves away.
Paul Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Maloney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maloney manages to avoid it. Evans misses with a hook to the body
and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Maloney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Evans throws a leg kick that misses. Maloney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Maloney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4# Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans. Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Maloney moves out of range easily. Maloney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A head kick by Evans misses and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. Maloney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Maloney appears to be looking for a big counter. Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Maloney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Evans closes the distance and pushes Maloney back into the cage. Maloney blocks a body shot from Evans. Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Maloney. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Evans closes the distance looking to clinch and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maloney is looking for a counter combo. Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maloney rather than just go for the knockout. Evans 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. Maloney appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Evans has a takedown stuffed. Maloney is looking for a counter combo. Thomas Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.#T1# Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. Evans is looking to clinch. As Evans looks to move away, Maloney throws a big counter combo but Evans just gets out of the way. Evans throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney throws a big counter combination but Evans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Evans has a takedown stuffed. Maloney throws a big counter combination but Evans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Evans. Thomas Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maloney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maloney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maloney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Maloney avoids the head kick by Evans.
Maloney is looking for a counter combo. Evans tries to clinch there but Maloney circles away.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maloney swats him away and circles back towards the center. Maloney throws a big counter combination but Evans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maloney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paul Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maloney moves away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maloney checks a leg kick. Evans pushes Maloney away with a front kick. Evans works Maloney's body with a nice hook.#T4# Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Maloney circles away.
Thomas Maloney is winning the standup battle so far. Evans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It looked like Maloney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Maloney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans. Maloney appears to be looking for a big counter. No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans. Maloney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Evans wants to clinch. Maloney is looking for a counter combo.
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 Thomas Maloney. I think Evans 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Evans! In defeat, Thomas Maloney stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1# Maloney fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maloney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bush's waist but Bush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maloney off to one side. Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD# Bush gets a double leg takedown into Maloney's guard. Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Maloney wants to stand but Bush is controlling the position. #SUB# Bush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bush drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bush as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Maloney screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bush! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Bush! Billy Bush thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Thomas Maloney had this to say: 'ill be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Maloney misses with a double jab.
The Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maloney swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The Diamond misses with a head kick.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Maloney moves into range and clinches up with The Diamond. The Diamond throws an elbow that misses.
Maloney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maloney. The Diamond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Diamond tries a knee to the head but Maloney blocks it.
The Diamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The Diamond pushes off an throws an elbow but Maloney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Maloney is trying to break free. The Diamond misses with a knee strike.
The Diamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body. The Diamond throws an elbow but it misses.
The Diamond throws an elbow that misses.
The Diamond has a couple of punches blocked by Maloney.
The Diamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maloney blocks it with crossed arms. The Diamond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Diamond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maloney blocks an elbow strike from The Diamond.
The Diamond pushes off an throws an elbow but Maloney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from The Diamond.
#BC2# Maloney breaks from the clinch.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The Diamond is breathing heavily. The Diamond tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it. Maloney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Diamond pinned against the cage. The Diamond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The Diamond is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# A nice combination there by Maloney.
The Diamond wants to clinch but Maloney slips to the side and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has The Diamond backing up. The Diamond nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Diamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maloney scores with a three punch combo!
Maloney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Diamond defends it nicely.#CL2# Maloney has closed the distance and engaged The Diamond in a clinch.
#T3# Maloney tries to break free but The Diamond pushes him back against the cage. Maloney is trying to force a seperation but The Diamond has the dominant position. Maloney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Diamond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dustin The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maloney. The Diamond misses with the head strike.
The Diamond trying to land knees to the body.
The Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from The Diamond.
The Diamond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Diamond misses with a punch on the inside.
Maloney blocks the elbow strike.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The Diamond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maloney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Maloney misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Maloney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A right hand to the body from The Diamond.
The Diamond throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Diamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
The Diamond misses with a knee to the head. Maloney drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Diamond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dustin The Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maloney throws a head kick that misses. The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2# It looks like Dustin The Diamond has been cut. Maloney gets in close and tags The Diamond with a short punch that almost sends The Diamond to the mat! Oh The Diamond is in big trouble! He turns his back on Maloney, trying to create some distance but Maloney rushes him, striking wildly and The Diamond goes down! The referee tackles Maloney into the cage to end the fight! Maloney is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Maloney! Thomas Maloney really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1# Nunez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Nunez misses with a wild body shot. Nunez blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunez defends it nicely. Maloney slips under a jab from Nunez. Nunez swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maloney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunez as he avoids it easily. Maloney throws a head kick that misses. Maloney misses with a series of wild punches.
Maloney scores with a one two! Nunez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1# Nunez throws a body punch but Maloney moves out of range. Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Nunez counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2# Maloney throws Nunez to one side and escapes! Nunez throws a lazy uppercut
and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Nunez. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nunez misses the shot to the body. Nunez looks to land a left hand but Maloney moved out of range nicely. Maloney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nunez throws a lazy uppercut
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nunez misses the jab. Maloney slips under a jab. Nunez misses with a body shot.
#T2# Nunez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maloney. Nunez misses with a hook
and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Nunez backing up. Nunez nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Nunez looks to score with a jab to the body but Maloney is just out of range. Maloney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nunez attempts a counter takedown but Maloney avoids it well and moves away. Saul Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maloney. Maloney slips a straight right by Nunez. Nunez looks to throw the jab but Maloney is out of range. Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunez misses the shot to the body. Nunez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maloney.
#TD# Maloney gets caught napping as Nunez dives in and scores a takedown. Maloney manages to retain guard. Nunez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Maloney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nunez wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving. Nunez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nunez wants to pass the guard but Maloney is keeping the position.#SUB2# Maloney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Nunez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nunez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maloney's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Maloney staying out of range there. Nunez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nunez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunez. Nunez misses with a looping right. Nunez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maloney moves away. Nunez throws a big shot that misses. Maloney shoots in but Nunez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Maloney misses with a takedown attempt - Nunez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney 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# Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nunez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maloney. Nunez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from Nunez misses its intended target. Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nunez throws a series of punches but Maloney moves out of range. Nunez misses with a looping right. Maloney misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A swing and a miss from Nunez. Nunez throws a body shot but no joy. Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Nunez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Maloney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nunez.#T1# Nunez looks to land a right hand but Maloney moved out of range. Maloney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nunez loads up on a big right hand but Maloney slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Nunez misses the target. As Nunez backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Nunez manages to avoid it all. A telegraphed right hand from Nunez misses the target. Maloney throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nunez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Maloney throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Nunez counters with a nice double leg into guard. Nunez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2# Nunez trying to control but Maloney is working from the bottom. Nunez wants to pass the guard but Maloney is keeping the position. Maloney will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB# Nunez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maloney dives on top into guard.#REVB# Maloney wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving. Maloney won't allow Nunez to sweep him here. #T3##SUB# Nunez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maloney is aware though and is defending well. Nunez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Nunez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maloney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maloney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Nunez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maloney is aware though and is defending well. Maloney wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving. #SUB# Nunez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maloney defends well. Nunez is looking to stand up but Maloney isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB# Nunez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB# Nunez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Nunez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maloney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Nunez has his foot on Maloney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maloney works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Nunez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nunez looking to control.
Maloney controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nunez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Nunez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Nunez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maloney defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Nunez dominated that second round. 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# Maloney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nunez.
Thomas Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maloney shoots in but no luck this time. Nunez missing with a left hand there. Maloney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Nunez misses. Maloney is looking for the big counter here. Nunez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maloney.
Nunez throws a right hand that misses
and Maloney counters with a three punch combo that has Nunez backing up. Nunez nods at Maloney to acknowledge the strikes. Maloney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nunez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Maloney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Nunez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Nunez backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Nunez manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunez misses with a hook. Maloney ducked under it nicely. Maloney throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nunez misses with a looping right. Nunez throws a body punch but Maloney moves out of range. #T1# Maloney throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A swing and a miss from Nunez. Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. No luck with that takedown attempt from Maloney. Maloney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunez defends it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Nunez misses the target. Saul Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maloney. Nunez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maloney.
Nunez throws a right and a left that Maloney avoids nicely. Maloney stalks Nunez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunez's face. Nunez staggers backwards, shaken. Maloney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2# Nunez misses with a hook. Maloney tries to counter by closing the distance. Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Nunez moves out of range easily. Nunez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maloney. Nunez looks to land a left hand but Maloney moved out of range nicely. Nunez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunez. Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Maloney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nunez looks to score with a jab to the body but Maloney is just out of range. Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nunez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nunez throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Nunez. Maloney does a little dance to reset his feet. Maloney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nunez eats them both and turns towards Maloney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Thomas Maloney seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maloney blocks a jab.#T3# Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nunez misses with a hook
and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Maloney throws a combination that misses #TD# and Nunez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that. Maloney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nunez taking a breather here. #SUB# Nunez is trying to get an arm triangle but Maloney is defending well. #SUB# Nunez is working to tighten his grip on Maloney's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maloney has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nunez is really squeezing tight and eventually Maloney passes out! Nunez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Nunez! The defeated Thomas Maloney had this to say: 'ill be back'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Riff Jetson and Thomas Maloney. Maloney has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Riff Jetson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Maloney! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Maloney shoots in for a double leg but Jetson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Maloney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maloney tries to clinch there but Jetson circles away.
Maloney fails in his attempt to clinch. Maloney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jetson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Maloney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jetson keeps the fight on the outside. Jetson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thomas Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maloney drives through and clinches with Jetson against the cage.
Maloney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Maloney has Jetson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jetson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jetson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jetson (2) vs (0) Maloney Maloney wants to control but Jetson is keeping busy.
Jetson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jetson trying to mount his opponent but Maloney defends it. Jetson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maloney! Score +3 for passing guard: Jetson (5) vs (0) Maloney Jetson looking to control and managing it successfully. Maloney can't escape the position.
Jetson controlling the pace for now. Maloney wants to hold on but Jetson pushes him away. Maloney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jetson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jetson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jetson working for a submission but Maloney is keeping him at bay. Jetson prevents Maloney from getting the reversal. Jetson looking to control and managing it successfully. Maloney regains half guard. Jetson is pressing down on Maloney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maloney is holding on for now. Jetson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jetson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maloney! Score +3 for passing guard: Jetson (8) vs (0) Maloney Jetson controlling the position easily from mount. Jetson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jetson (11) vs (0) Maloney
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jetson is cranking Maloney's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Maloney! He's tightened the choke and Maloney is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riff Jetson! Thomas Maloney spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be back'. |
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 11 - Zeus VS. Kaleva
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Maloney misses with a combination
and Payet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Payet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maloney moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Payet misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Payet. Those never looked like landing. Payet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maloney moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maloney throws a head kick but Payet moves out of range.
Maloney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payet avoids it really well and circles away. Maloney dodges the punch combination from Payet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payet shoots in for a takedown but Maloney shows good takedown defense. Maloney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Payet misses with a wild combination.
Maloney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Payet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Payet moves out of range easily. Payet avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Payet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Payet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Maloney rushes Payet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Payet is looking to break free of the clinch but Maloney has double underhooks. #BC2# Maloney breaks the clinch.
Payet tries a head kick but it misses.
Maloney throws a right hand that Payet ducks under and follows up with a left that Payet also avoids with ease. A solid leg kick lands there for Payet.
Payet tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it. A head kick misses from Maloney. Payet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maloney checks it well. Payet avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Payet takes a swing at Maloney's ribcage but misses. Payet looks to clinch and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Payet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Payet avoids the head kick by Maloney.
A little feinted left hand from Payet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Payet rushes Maloney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Maloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maloney misses with a few strikes there.
Payet is looking for a counter combo. Payet fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Payet, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Payet against the cage but Payet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dimitri Payet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maloney. Payet is looking to score with low kicks. Payet misses with a double jab.
Payet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3##CL# Payet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Payet working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Maloney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payet tries to bum rush Maloney with a series of wild strikes but Maloney uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Maloney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Payet is breathing heavily. A combination from Payet does no damage. Maloney throws a counter combo. Maloney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Payet eats them both and turns towards Maloney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Payet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Maloney looks to land a combination. Payet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Payet scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Payet throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Payet darts in looking for a takedown but Maloney gets double underhooks and turns Payet into the cage. Maloney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4# Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Payet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A head kick misses from Maloney. Maloney tries to bum rush Payet with a series of wild strikes but Payet uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Payet fails to land the takedown. Payet fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Payet is trying to break free. Payet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Maloney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Maloney misses. A head kick misses from Payet. Payet looks to land a right hand but Maloney moved out of range. 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 Dimitri Payet will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Maloney tries to clinch but Payet is having none of it. Maloney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maloney slips a jab and a cross from Payet.
Payet tries to clinch but Maloney moves out of range. Payet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Payet. Those never looked like landing. Maloney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Maloney lands with a nice combination. Payet backs away looking to recover.#ROC2# Payet is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Dimitri Payet has been cut. Maloney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Oh Payet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Maloney is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Payet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Maloney blocks a head kick by Payet.
Payet seems to have got his legs back now. Payet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maloney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Payet misses with a double jab.
Maloney throws a right and a left that Payet avoids nicely. Payet appears to be looking for a big counter. Payet swinging wildly here.
Dimitri Payet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payet. Dimitri Payet is winning the standup battle so far. Payet slips a jab and a cross from Maloney.
Payet throws a leg kick and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payet swats him away and circles back towards the center. Payet slips a jab and a cross from Maloney.
Payet avoids the head kick by Maloney.
Payet throws a big counter combination but Maloney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice cross by Payet.#CL# Payet moves into range and clinches up with Maloney.#T2# Payet tries to pull guard but Maloney holds him up against the cage and eventually Payet drops back down to his feet.
Payet is looking to break free of the clinch but Maloney has double underhooks. Payet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Payet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Payet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Maloney manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Payet rushes Maloney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Maloney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payet's efforts to push away. Maloney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payet's efforts to push away.#BC2# Maloney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Payet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maloney.
No joy there for Payet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payet fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Payet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Maloney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payet prevents it.
Maloney has Payet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dimitri Payet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maloney. Payet is trying to break the clinch but Maloney is controlling him. Payet misses with an elbow over the top. Payet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maloney has him pressed against the cage. Payet wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# A frustrated look appears on Payet's face as he tries to break the clinch. Maloney blocking some punches.
#BC# Payet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maloney avoids the head kick by Payet.
Maloney looks to land a combination. Payet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Maloney slaps away a takedown attempt from Payet, before circling back to the center of the mat. Maloney looks to land a combination but Payet avoids it well. No joy there for Payet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Payet slips a jab and a cross from Maloney.
Payet fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimitri Payet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Payet looks for a takedown but Maloney sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Maloney will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dimitri Payet's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Payet avoids the head kick by Maloney.
#CL# Payet has closed the distance and engaged Maloney in a clinch.
Payet can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Payet misses with a double jab.
Payet tries to clinch but Maloney moves out of range. #CL# Maloney tries to keep at a distance but Payet has taken the fight into the clinch. Maloney keeps control of Payet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Payet breaks the clinch.
Payet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Payet misses with a straight right. Maloney throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Maloney. No joy for Payet on that attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Maloney looks for a takedown but Payet sprawls well. Maloney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maloney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maloney shoots in for a double leg but Payet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Maloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payet throws a combination that misses and Maloney counters with a left and a right that stings Payet. Payet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maloney.
A head kick misses from Maloney. #CL# Maloney tries to keep at a distance but Payet has taken the fight into the clinch. Payet has had enough of the clinch but Maloney keeps him there for the moment. Payet has had enough of the clinch but Maloney keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Payet wants to break free but Maloney has control.
Maloney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dimitri Payet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maloney. Payet is pressed up against the cage. Maloney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payet down to the mat. Payet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Payet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Payet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Maloney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Maloney fails to land with a series of punches.
Payet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maloney drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payet defends it well. Maloney slips a jab and a cross from Payet.
Maloney throws a lazy head kick and Payet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maloney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payet sprawls well. Payet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maloney gets slowly back to his feet. As Maloney looks to move away, Payet throws a big counter combo but Maloney just gets out of the way.#T3# Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maloney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Payet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payet throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A combination from Maloney does no damage. Maloney misses with a few strikes there.
Payet tries to counter by clinching up but Maloney breaks away and moves out of range. Payet fails to land with a series of punches.
Maloney has a takedown stuffed. No joy there for Payet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maloney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4# Maloney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Payet misses with a double jab
and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. 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! Payet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payet. Nice defenses there by Maloney. As Payet backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Payet manages to avoid it all. Payet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maloney is working the combinations to good effect here. Maloney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payet sprawls well. Payet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maloney gets slowly back to his feet. It looked like Payet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Payet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Payet closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Thomas Maloney. I think Maloney 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 7 - Jung VS. Gamboa
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# Kulina shoots in looking for a takedown but Maloney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Maloney stuffs the takedown. A left and a right from Maloney both land. Nice combination. Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Kulina shoots in. Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Kulina. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maloney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maloney looks to land a combination. Kulina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2# Maloney closes the distance and clinches. Maloney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kulina shoots in for a double leg but Maloney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kulina fails with the takedown and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Kulina fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maloney shoots for a takedown but Kulina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Maloney throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kulina's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Maloney dives in looking to finish as Kulina flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Maloney's strikes! Maloney is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kulina's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kulina was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Maloney! Thomas Maloney took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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