Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 309 Satan vs Fame II
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Malik gets tackled into the cage by Hari. Hari maintains the clinch.
Hari stops a takedown attempt from Malik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hari. #TD#
Malik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Malik manages to end up in side control.
Malik works to advance to full mount. Hari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Malik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malik blocks Hari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hari slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Malik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Malik controlling the pace.
Hari misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Malik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hari throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Malik manages to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Malik stalls from top position.
Hari is looking to regain half guard here but Malik keeps moving and retains side control.
Hari throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hari throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hari looks to move to half guard but instead Malik has passed into mount! Damn!
Malik controlling from mount. #T2#
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Malik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Malik controlling from the full mount.
Malik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hari is looking to improve his position but Malik isn't that keen on the idea.
Malik controlling his opponent.
Hari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malik controlling from the full mount.
Malik blocks Hari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hari working to try and regain half guard.
Hari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Hari swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Malik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hari throwing hammer fists to the chest of Malik. What's that going to do exactly?
Malik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hari tries to reverse the position but Malik maintains control.
Hari is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Malik 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#
Hari tries to clinch up.
Hari tries to clinch but Malik is having none of it.
Malik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hari misses with a kick to the body.
Harold Hari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malik.
Hari tries to clinch
and Malik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hari clinches up with Malik and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malik.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
Malik is trying to drag Hari to the mat but Hari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hari gets underhooks to prevent Malik's takedown attempt. #T1#
Hari prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Malik.
Hari looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Hari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Malik avoids the elbow strike from Hari, against the cage.
Hari misses with a knee strike.
Malik wants a takedown. #T2#
Malik takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hari lands a shoulder strike.
Malik is working for takedown but Hari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik.
Malik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hari stops a takedown attempt from Malik.
Malik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Malik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hari misses with an elbow over the top.
Hari lands a shoulder strike.
Malik blocks an elbow strike.
Hari lands a nice uppercut.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik.
Malik is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Hari pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Malik is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Harold Hari!
Harold Hari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017

#R1#
Laurence slips under a jab from Malik.
Malik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laurence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Laurence is predictable there
and Malik counters with a nice uppercut.
Malik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurence.
Laurence throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laurence moves out of range as Malik strikes.
Laurence tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malik with a hook.
Laurence moves out of range as Malik strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurence missing with a left hand there. Malik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malik is looking to counter punch.
Malik looks to throw the jab but Laurence is out of range.
Laurence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laurence throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laurence dips to his left and cracks Malik with an uppercut!#T1#
Malik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laurence. #CL2#
Laurence darts in and clinches Malik up against the cage.#BC2#
Laurence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik misses with a hook #TD2#
and Laurence counters with a single leg into guard. Malik didn't expect that.
Laurence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laurence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laurence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laurence loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laurence stopping the sweep attempt from Malik.
Laurence pushing down on Malik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laurence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malik is trying to stand. #T2#
Laurence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malik keeps working.
Laurence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laurence is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laurence scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laurence is working away from the top position though.
Laurence passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Malik working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Malik is working hard here to advance position.
Laurence looking to finish Malik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malik!
Laurence looking to finish Malik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malik!
Laurence throws some wild stikes that Malik manages to avoid easily.
Laurence is landing with some decent strikes but Malik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik really wants to buck Laurence off and get back to his feet.
Laurence pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Laurence looking to finish with strikes here!
Malik blocking the ground and pound.
Malik looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Laurence punching from mount but Malik doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Malik avoids a strike by Laurence and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Laurence's guard! Fantastic escape!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malik is one step ahead there.
Malik trying to control but Laurence is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Laurence 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#
Malik throws a big shot that misses.
Laurence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laurence connects with a leg kick. Malik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malik looks to land a left hand but Laurence moved out of range nicely.
Laurence throws a leg kick which misses Malik's front leg but catches the back leg as Malik tries to avoid it.
Malik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laurences jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Clayton Laurence has been cut.
Laurence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malik.
Laurence counters with a body kick.
Malik throws a shot from downtown. Laurence moves away and avoids it.
Byron Malik is winning the standup battle so far.
Malik throws a big shot that misses.
Malik misses with a hook. Laurence ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Malik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurence is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malik misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laurence.
Malik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laurence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malik.#T1#
Laurence slips a jab from Malik.
Malik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malik looks to throw the jab but Laurence is out of range.
Laurence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malik looks to land a right hand but Laurence moved out of range.
Jab from Laurence.
Malik misses with a hook
and Laurence counters with a nice body shot.
Malik swings widly with a right hand
and Malik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Laurence drives through and clinches with Malik against the cage. #BC2#
Laurence manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Laurence closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malik is looking to get back to is feet but Laurence passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laurence's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clayton Laurence has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Laurence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laurence is thwarting Malik's attempts to control the position.
Laurence uses his free foot to push down on Malik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malik.
Laurence misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laurence punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Malik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Malik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laurence. #T3#
Laurence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malik is positioning himself well to prevent Laurence advancing to mount.
Well, if Laurence is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malik is trying to get back to full guard.
Laurence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laurence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Laurence looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laurence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laurence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malik's head.
Malik controlling the position for now.
Laurence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malik defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Laurence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malik throws an overhand right that lands on Laurence's shoulder, as Laurence tries to avoid the shot.
Malik misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurence makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malik throws a right hand that misses
and Malik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malik throws a lazy uppercut
and Laurence counters with a three punch combo that has Malik backing up. Malik nods at Laurence to acknowledge the strikes.
Laurence misses with a looping right.
Malik throws a poor cross that misses
and Laurence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Laurence finds it's target.
Laurence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laurence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laurence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malik moves away.
Malik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurence.
Malik stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Malik checks a low kick from Laurence.
Laurence misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laurence. Malik shrugs it off though.
Laurence's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malik under the eye.
Malik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malik misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Laurence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malik throws a looping overhand right but Laurence ducks down to avoid it.
Laurence with the counter takedown but Malik avoids it easily.
Malik misses with a left hand
and Laurence counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Malik finds it's target.
Malik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malik scores with a jab to the head.
Malik misses with a hook
and Malik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Laurence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laurence tests Malik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malik throws a lazy uppercut
and Laurence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byron Malik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laurence cracks a nice hook into Malik's ribs.
A good leg kick by Laurence.
Malik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Malik misses.
Malik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurence.
Laurence slips a straight right by Malik.
Laurence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malik with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Laurence. That snapped Malik's head back.
Malik misses with a straight right.
Malik missing with a left hand there. Laurence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Laurence shoots in for a double leg but Malik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laurence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malik on the side of the head.#TD2#
Laurence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malik is trying to defend but Laurence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laurence trying to control from half guard but Malik is working away.
Laurence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laurence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laurence perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Laurence wants to pass to mount but Malik is defending the position.
Malik wants to improve his position but Laurence is controlling well. #ES#
Malik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clayton Laurence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laurence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurence slips a straight right by Malik.
Laurence scoring well with a low kick there.
Malik throws a right hand that misses
and Laurence counters with a stiff right hand.
Laurence shoots in but no luck this time.
Byron Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byron Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Laurence.
Malik looks to throw the jab but Laurence is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Laurence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laurence 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Laurence!
After the fight, Clayton Laurence was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Malik connects with a jab.
Viceroy lands a nice looking body shot.
Malik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malik misses the jab.
Malik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Viceroy misses.
Viceroy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viceroy slips a straight right by Malik.
Jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Malik avoids it well.
Malik throws a hook but Viceroy blocks it.#KD#
Viceroy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Malik sprawling to the canvas. Viceroy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Malik hang on? #CUT#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viceroy lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Malik is rocked!
Viceroy throwing shots but Malik is blocking nicely.
Malik is still in real trouble! Can Viceroy finish him?
Viceroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malik defending well though.
Viceroy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malik seems to have recovered his senses.
Viceroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malik defending well though.
Viceroy is nestled in close to Malik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viceroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malik pushes Viceroy off looking to stand but Viceroy dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Malik wants to improve his position but Viceroy is controlling well.
Malik wants to control but Viceroy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malik tries to get to full guard but Viceroy has control of the leg.
Viceroy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malik is trying to maintain the position but Viceroy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Viceroy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Malik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viceroy.
Viceroy thows a huge punch but Malik dodges it nicely.
Viceroy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viceroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viceroy with the ground and pound but Malik uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Malik is trying to control the position but Viceroy postures up.
Viceroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Viceroy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viceroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viceroy loads up on a big left hand. Malik felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Viceroy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Malik can't hide his disappointment, as Viceroy celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 297 Taylor vs Prime
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Malik shoots for a double leg takedown but Huey sprawls well. He's pushed Malik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malik shoots for a double leg takedown but Huey sprawls well. He's pushed Malik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Malik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malik drops an elbow to the side of Huey's head.
Huey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huey is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik thows a huge punch but Huey dodges it nicely.
Huey wants to get back to his feet.
Malik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Huey is not content to let Malik control the position.
Malik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huey defending well though.
Malik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huey is trying to stand up here but Malik is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Malik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baby Huey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Malik.
Huey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malik. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malik.
Huey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Huey misses.
Malik shoots in for a double leg but Huey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huey wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Huey misses.
Malik goes for a double leg but Huey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huey continues to drive forward.
Malik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malik seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Huey shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Malik is backing up but Huey catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Malik covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Huey Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Huey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baby Huey made sure he mentioned Bushido Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 291 Klitschko vs Viceroy
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Malik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malik connects with a nice short shot to Dollar's temple. #SUB#
Dollar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Malik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dollar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dollar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dollar pulls his head out easily.
Malik won't allow Dollar to pass to mount. #T1#
Malik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dollar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dollar's back!
Dollar trying to control the hands but Malik breaks the grip.
Malik doesn't have the hooks in and Dollar manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Malik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dollar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dollar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dollar throws a big right hand that misses.
Dollar wants to control from the top but Malik keeps moving.
Dollar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malik managing to control the position.
Malik looking to control.
Malik can't keep his opponent in guard - Dollar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dollar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Dollar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dollar trying to control the action but Malik is working from the bottom.
Malik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dollar is working away from the top position though.
Dollar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dollar with shots to the head and body - Malik looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Malik is desperately trying to improve his position but Dollar has a good base and remains in mount.
Dollar with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Malik is rocked!
Malik is working to get back to half guard.
Malik is still in real trouble! Can Dollar finish him?
Dollar looking to control but Malik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malik seems to have recovered his senses.
Dollar connects with a bit shot that sees Malik covering up! More strikes from Dollar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dollar is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Dollar!
During a confident post fight interview, Diamond Dollar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 284 Catchmaer vs Viceroy
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Rahim throws a leg kick #TD#
and Malik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malik.
Malik working some strikes from top position.
Rahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malik forces his way into half guard.
Malik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahim wants to control but Malik is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Malik.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Malik.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malik passes into side control, despite Rahim's attempt to control the position.
Malik working the head with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Ali Rahim has been cut.
Malik working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Malik is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rahim is trying to escape and Malik transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rahim is forced to tap! Nice work there by Malik! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Malik!
After winning the bout, Byron Malik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Kamen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malik tries for a takedown but Kamen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malik avoids the body shot from Kamen.
Malik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamen defends well and Malik ends up having to push Kamen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamen is looking to clinch but Malik is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Malik misses its intended target. #TD#
Malik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamen is controlling Malik's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Malik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamen has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik is trying to control. Kamen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamen wants to get back to full guard.
Malik tries to pass to full mount but Kamen defends it.
Malik is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malik wants to free his trapped foot but Kamen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamen trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malik is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Malik looking to pass the guard.
Kamen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles Kamen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malik swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kamen moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik takes a shot to the head.
Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Malik blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kamen.
Kamen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamen.
Kamen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Malik controls the action.
Kamen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Kamen presses Malik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malik is breathing heavily.
Kamen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Malik is rocked!
Kamen lands an uppercut.
Oh Malik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamen dips a shoulder and cracks Malik with a mighty uppercut! Malik falls back against the cage and Kamen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Malik is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kamen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
Charles Kamen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC Challengers 83
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Roscrow throws a shot to the body.
Roscrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Roscrow throws a lazy right hand but Malik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Malik's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roscrow misses with a straight left.
Roscrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry Roscrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roscrow swings widly with a right hand
and Malik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Malik blocks a jab.
Roscrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roscrow misses with a right hand
and Malik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik misses with a wild body shot.
Roscrow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roscrow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roscrow works Malik's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roscrow misses with a leg kick
enabling Malik to counter with a crisp jab.
Malik scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Malik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roscrow staying out of range there.
Roscrow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roscrow throws a hook to the side of Malik's head but Malik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roscrow.
Despite the aggression on Roscrow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roscrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Roscrow looks to move away, Malik throws a big counter combo but Roscrow just gets out of the way.
Roscrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Roscrow misses with a combination
and Malik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Perry Roscrow's cut even more.
Malik slips a straight right by Roscrow.
Roscrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roscrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Malik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malik cracks Roscrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roscrow lands with a cross. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roscrow misses with a straight right.
Malik is looking to counter punch.
Malik connects with a right hand. Roscrow shakes it off.
Malik throws a shot from downtown. Roscrow moves away and avoids it.
Roscrow misses with a leg kick
and Malik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Malik misses the target.
Roscrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malik.
Malik looks to score with a jab to the body but Roscrow is just out of range.
It seemed like Roscrow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roscrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roscrow thows a leg kick but Malik checks it
and Malik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malik moves out of range of the body kick from Roscrow.
Roscrow takes a swing at Malik's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Malik finds it's way through Roscrow's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Perry Roscrow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Roscrow finds it's way through Malik's defenses. #T3#
Roscrow throws a shot from downtown. Malik moves away and avoids it.
Roscrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Malik counters with a stiff right hand.
Malik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roscrow throws a right and a left that Malik avoids nicely.
Malik moves away from the strike by Roscrow.
Malik lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
Perry Roscrow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Roscrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malik throws a jab but it's blocked by Roscrow.
Roscrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malik throws out the jab.
Roscrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malik counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Perry Roscrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Byron Malik!
Byron Malik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 67
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Malik throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Love misses.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malik.
Malik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Love gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Love keeping full guard, as Malik tries to pass.
Malik wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Malik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik trying to mount his opponent but Love defends it. #T1#
Nice strikes from Malik there.
Malik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Love is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Malik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Malik seems content to control.
Malik tries to pass to full mount but Love defends it.
Love has hold of Malik's hands but Malik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malik trying to mount his opponent but Love defends it. #T2#
Malik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malik throwing shots but Love is blocking nicely.
Malik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malik stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mister Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Malik throws a big shot that misses.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Love.#CUT#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Malik.
A big right from Love misses.
Malik throws a right hand that misses
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
Mister Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Love throws out the jab.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malik was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love cracks Malik with a good jab.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Malik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Love tries to counter by clinching up but Malik breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Love throws a solid leg kick but Malik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Love.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Love lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malik at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malik ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Love takes a swing at Malik's ribcage but misses.
Malik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Love throws a hook but Malik avoids it easily.
Love tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Malik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Mister Love will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Byron Malik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Malik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik misses with a straight left.
Love doesn't manage to clinch there - Malik circles away.
Malik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Malik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Love is looking to get back to is feet but Malik passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is trying to get back to his feet.
Malik taking a breather here.
Love is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malik is controlling him well.#T1#
Love is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Love is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Malik lands an elbow.
Malik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Malik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Love some visible discomfort.
Love pushes Malik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Malik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Malik cracks Love with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Love takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Malik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Love to see if he's OK.
Byron Malik has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Love trying to remain calm as Malik controls from the top position.
Malik throws an elbow but Love slips to the side and avoids it well.
Malik landing a few strikes.
Malik working the body and head with strikes.
Malik is working Love over with some ground and pound from side control.
Malik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Love is letting Malik control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik scoring with punches from side control.
Malik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Love pushes Malik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Malik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Malik controlling the position.
Love is not content to let Malik control the position.
Love on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Malik cracks Love with a big right hand but Love just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Love wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Malik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malik is putting a hurting on Love here, landing some big shots from side control.
Malik misses with the ground and pound.
Malik cracks Love with a big elbow.
Malik scoring with punches from side control.
Malik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malik lands a few punches from side control.
Malik working the ground and pound.
Malik lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Malik landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Malik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Malik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Love misses with an uppercut
and Malik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malik misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Love misses.
And Malik tries to counter it with a takedown but Love pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malik lands the left hand.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malik throws out the jab.
Love is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Malik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Love's half guard.
Malik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love looks like he's trying to stand up.
Love knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malik on the ground.
Love is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malik scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Love has hold of Malik's hands but Malik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malik wants to take a breather but Love is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Malik seems content to control.
Malik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malik is looking to stall here but Love recovers full guard.
Love wants to stand up but Malik is controlling him.
Malik wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab by Malik.
Malik lands with an overhand left.
Love staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Malik.
Malik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Love throws a solid leg kick but Malik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Love.
Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mister Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Malik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Love dips to his left and cracks Malik with an uppercut!#CL#
Love clinches up against the cage.
Malik wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Love manages to break the clinch.
Malik misses with a series of wild punches.
Malik swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.#TD2#
Malik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Love's guard.
Malik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Malik trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malik distracts Love with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Love wants to stand but Malik is controlling the position.
Malik throwing strikes from guard but Love blocks nicely.
Malik is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik throws an elbow that misses. Love uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malik's guard. Nice move by Love!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Malik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malik 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Stomp-a-thon 64
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Malik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Malik is working Slice over with some ground and pound from side control.
Malik trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malik is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malik trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Slice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Malik asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Malik working the body and head with strikes. #ES#
Slice sneaks out the side door and pushes Malik away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Malik throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Slice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Malik is rocked!#CL#
Slice moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Malik misses with a left hand
and Slice counters with a nice body shot.
Malik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malik.
Malik throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Slice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Malik is just out of range.
Malik with the counter takedown but Slice avoids it easily.
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!
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malik. #T2#
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Malik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD#
Slice cracks Malik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slice has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Malik to stand back up!
Malik is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice cracks Malik with a hook to the temple - Malik is on wobbly legs here! Slice swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Malik falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slice wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Slice!

Event: Hype Wars 4
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Malik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritter misses with a looping right.
Malik connects with a looping right hand.
Ritter feints with a jab and clips Malik right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Malik is sent crashing into the canvas and Ritter leaps in for the kill! Malik tries to get to his feet but Ritter is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Malik is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Hype Wars 2
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Busluvoic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Busluvoic tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik throws out a counter right but Busluvoic avoids it with no problem.
Malik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Busluvoic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malik throws a looping overhand right but Busluvoic ducks down to avoid it.
Malik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Busluvoic misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Malik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malik.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Busluvoic is keeping the position for now.
Malik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malik is standing up over Busluvoic . Busluvoic looks to escape but Malik dives into side control.
Malik wants to control but Busluvoic is keeping him busy.
Malik in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Malik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Busluvoic down.
Busluvoic defending against the ground and pound.
Malik is trying to move to mount but Busluvoic reverses beautifully and ends up in Malik's guard.
Busluvoic trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malik holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Malik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Busluvoic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Malik looking for a sweep. Not yet Malik, not yet. #SUB2#
Malik has an active guard here but Busluvoic has managed to pass into half guard.
Busluvoic wants to stand but Malik has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Malik tries to get to full guard but Busluvoic has control of the leg.
Malik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Busluvoic 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Busluvoic 's back!
Busluvoic covering up well and avoiding damage.
Busluvoic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Malik lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Malik somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Malik. #T4#
Malik is punishing Busluvoic with some ground and pound.
Malik is throwing strikes but Busluvoic counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Busluvoic regains half guard.
Busluvoic tries to roll over but Malik keeps him under control.
Malik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Busluvoic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Busluvoic being controlled here, momentarily.
Malik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T5#
Busluvoic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malik is controlling him.
Malik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Busluvoic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malik working his ground and pound in the gym.
Malik is looking to work some ground and pound but Busluvoic has wrist control.
Malik is pushing down on Busluvoic 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Busluvoic is fighting to maintain full guard but Malik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Busluvoic is trying to control but can't.
Busluvoic is refusing to be controlled, as Malik sits in half guard.
Malik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Busluvoic needs to keep his hands up - Malik had a free shot at his head there.
Malik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Busluvoic misses with a low kick.
Busluvoic throws a nice looking combination but Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Malik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malik throws an elbow that misses. Busluvoic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malik's guard. Nice move by Busluvoic !#REVR#
Malik wants to sweep here but Busluvoic controlling him for the moment. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik has a closed guard, preventing Busluvoic from standing up. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malik controlling Busluvoic 's posture.
Malik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Busluvoic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Malik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T9#
Malik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Busluvoic is keeping the position for now.
Malik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Busluvoic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malik with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Busluvoic throws a body shot but no joy.
Busluvoic ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Malik with a nice cross.
Malik lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Malik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malik 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10

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

Event: Stomp-a-thon 55
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Jordan slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jordan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jordan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jordan tries to score with some ground and pound. Malik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Malik is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan takes a little break here. Malik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Malik defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with the ground and pound.
Malik trying to remain calm as Jordan controls from the top position.
Malik parries the strikes from Jordan easily there. Jordan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malik to escape.
Jordan controls the position. #T1#
Jordan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jordan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Malik being controlled for a moment.
Jordan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malik is looking to reverse the position.
Jordan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Jordan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Malik shows good takedown defense.
Malik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malik there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malik. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Jordan shoots in and bounces Malik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Malik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Jordan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malik's guard.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Malik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Jordan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Malik throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Jordan scores with a takedown into Malik's guard.
Jordan controlling from the top position.
Jordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Jordan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malik throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Malik defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malik.
Matt Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik misses the jab.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malik letting Jordan take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to work over Malik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan is pushing Malik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Jordan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Malik can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Malik tries for a takedown but Jordan manages to get underhooks.
Jordan is struggling to control the position.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Jordan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jordan is staying tight to Malik's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Jordan.#T2#
Jordan working the ground and pound.
Jordan is putting a hurting on Malik here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jordan is continuing to stall.
Jordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Malik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan taking a breather here.
Malik is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it. #T3#
Malik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jordan grinds an elbow into Malik's temple.
Jordan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Malik is trying to escape the position but Jordan is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The adventures of Jordan the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malik throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Malik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malik cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malik lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Malik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malik as he avoids it easily.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Jordan will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Jordan clinches up with Malik and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Malik controls his hands.
Jordan tries a body shot but Malik blocks it.
Malik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Malik avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jordan stalling.
Jordan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jordan just leaning against Malik, taking a breather.
Jordan misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Jordan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jordan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Malik trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Malik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malik is really struggling to control Jordan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Malik won't allow Jordan to get back to his feet.
Malik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Malik from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jordan can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordan darts in looking for a takedown but Malik gets double underhooks and turns Jordan into the cage.
Malik scores with a hook.#CL2#
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Malik.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan taking a breather.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
A body shot lands from Jordan. #T3#
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jordan is working Malik over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malik prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body.
Jordan is stalling here.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Byron Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matt Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan working aggressively here. #TD2#
Jordan wants the takedown. Malik is fighting it off but Jordan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malik's guard against the cage.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jordan with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jordan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Jordan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
KarelinPalmeiras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malik stalling in the clinch but KarelinPalmeiras improves position.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but KarelinPalmeiras has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
KarelinPalmeiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from KarelinPalmeiras.
Malik throws out a counter right but KarelinPalmeiras avoids it with no problem.
Malik swings for the body but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Malik.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Malik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KarelinPalmeiras doesn't seem bothered though.
Malik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malik misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so KarelinPalmeiras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
KarelinPalmeiras's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malik wants to sweep but no luck.
KarelinPalmeiras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
KarelinPalmeiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KarelinPalmeiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Malik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KarelinPalmeiras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells KarelinPalmeiras's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
KarelinPalmeiras gets to his feet - Malik follows without any prompting.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Malik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malik wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Malik.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in and drives through. Malik sprawls well.
KarelinPalmeiras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malik throws a nice looking combination but KarelinPalmeiras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like KarelinPalmeiras was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in and gets a takedown into Malik's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to pass the guard. #T3#
KarelinPalmeiras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from KarelinPalmeiras.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik keeping moving, preventing KarelinPalmeiras from controlling successfully.
KarelinPalmeiras stays in close to Malik's body and controls the position.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to control from the top but Malik keeps moving.
Malik pulls KarelinPalmeiras in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KarelinPalmeiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Malik.
KarelinPalmeiras moves in looking to clinch but Malik pushes him off.
KarelinPalmeiras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malik swivels and escapes.
Malik catches KarelinPalmeiras with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malik lands a nice hook to KarelinPalmeiras's body. KarelinPalmeiras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
KarelinPalmeiras closes the distance and clinches.
Malik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras.
Malik drops down looking for an ankle pick but KarelinPalmeiras pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Malik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malik misses with an uppercut.
Malik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
KarelinPalmeiras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malik lands a nice hook to KarelinPalmeiras's body. KarelinPalmeiras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malik throws a jab when KarelinPalmeiras was well out of range.
KarelinPalmeiras slips under a jab.
Malik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras tries for a takedown but Malik circles away easily
and KarelinPalmeiras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Malik. No joy for KarelinPalmeiras on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
KarelinPalmeiras has closed the distance and engaged Malik in a clinch. #T1#
Malik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but KarelinPalmeiras pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KarelinPalmeiras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malik swings wildly with an uppercut but KarelinPalmeiras uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
KarelinPalmeiras lands a takedown into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Malik. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Malik looking to hit a scissor sweep but KarelinPalmeiras is one step ahead there.
Malik is controlling KarelinPalmeiras's posture.
KarelinPalmeiras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom. #T2#
KarelinPalmeiras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malik controls KarelinPalmeiras momentarily but KarelinPalmeiras frees himself.
KarelinPalmeiras passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malik is not content to let KarelinPalmeiras control the position.
Malik wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras postures up.
Malik is pushing KarelinPalmeiras's head away, looking to escape. KarelinPalmeiras manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
KarelinPalmeiras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malik keeps working.
Malik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malik can do anything to dispel that myth.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control the action but Malik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malik dodges the ground and pound from KarelinPalmeiras.
Malik is trying to get back to half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
KarelinPalmeiras working the ground and pound but Malik is defending the strikes.
KarelinPalmeiras postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU#
KarelinPalmeiras decides to stand back up.
Malik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Malik sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malik misses with a lunging right hand
and KarelinPalmeiras makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
KarelinPalmeiras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik looks to throw the jab but KarelinPalmeiras is out of range.
KarelinPalmeiras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malik tries to avoid it but KarelinPalmeiras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malik to the ground. Malik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malik throws a counter combo.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in but Malik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malik is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Byron Malik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! KarelinPalmeiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
KarelinPalmeiras fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a right hand to the body.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malik lands with a cross.
Malik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
Malik throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KarelinPalmeiras dives in and grabs Malik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malik pushes down on KarelinPalmeiras's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malik sprawls well. Malik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KarelinPalmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malik swinging wildly here. #T1#
KarelinPalmeiras ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Malik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malik throws a right hand that KarelinPalmeiras ducks under and follows up with a left that KarelinPalmeiras also avoids with ease.
Malik looks to score with a jab to the body but KarelinPalmeiras is just out of range.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malik defends well and KarelinPalmeiras ends up having to push Malik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras takes one on the chin but seems OK.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KarelinPalmeiras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Malik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KarelinPalmeiras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malik circles away.
Malik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a nice body shot.
Malik jabs KarelinPalmeiras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a double leg but Malik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KarelinPalmeiras feinted with a counter takedown.
Malik thuds a left hand into KarelinPalmeiras's body.#T3#
Malik lands a nice hook to KarelinPalmeiras's body. KarelinPalmeiras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KarelinPalmeiras's head.
Malik scores with a nice right hand.
Malik swings for the body but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik cracks a nice hook into KarelinPalmeiras's ribs.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malik.
Malik misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Malik.
Malik connects with a nice looking jab.
KarelinPalmeiras goes for a double leg but Malik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malik continues to drive forward.#T4#
Malik scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik lands with a good body shot.
Malik lands a head shot.
Malik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KarelinPalmeiras doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Malik.
Byron Malik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malik lands a jab to the head.
Malik connects with a right hand. KarelinPalmeiras shakes it off.#ROC2#
KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!
KarelinPalmeiras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from KarelinPalmeiras with a body shot.
Malik works over KarelinPalmeiras's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh KarelinPalmeiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown
and Malik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BOOM! Malik lands a beautiful left hook that drops KarelinPalmeiras. KarelinPalmeiras tries to recover but Malik is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and KarelinPalmeiras lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Malik!
A relieved looking Byron Malik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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