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Event:
CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lotbrook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malatesta sprawls well initially but Lotbrook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lotbrook prevents Malatesta from improving his position.
Lotbrook wants to control but Malatesta is keeping him busy.
Malatesta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malatesta is working hard here to advance position.
Malatesta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malatesta.
Lotbrook wants to control from the top but Malatesta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook stopping the sweep attempt from Malatesta.
Malatesta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lotbrook's guard. #REVR#
Malatesta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lotbrook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malatesta defends well.
Malatesta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Malatesta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malatesta lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malatesta lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Lotbrook is rocked!
Malatesta stands up over Lotbrook, holding on to his feet. Malatesta throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Lotbrook is out cold! Malatesta lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!
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Event:
CSW 023 K1 Time
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lotbrook clinches.
Lotbrook stalling in the clinch but Malatesta improves position.
Malatesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotbrook is defending well for now.
Malatesta tries to work over Lotbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malatesta misses with some punches.
Lotbrook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch.
Malatesta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Malatesta.
Lotbrook checks a leg kick.
Malatesta misses with a shot to the body
and Lotbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malatesta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lotbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Malatesta's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lotbrook cracks Malatesta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lotbrook is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malatesta misses with a leg kick.
Malatesta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lotbrook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Lotbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Lotbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Malatesta.#T1#
Malatesta takes a shot to the head.
Malatesta missing with knees to the body.
Malatesta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lotbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lotbrook tries to break free but Malatesta pushes him back against the ropes.
Malatesta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lotbrook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lotbrook tries to circle away but Malatesta has him pinned against the ropes.
Malatesta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malatesta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lotbrook's elbow.
Malatesta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch.
Malatesta misses with the combination.
#T2#
Malatesta tries to bum rush Lotbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lotbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malatesta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotbrook moves out of range of the body kick.
Malatesta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lotbrook is out of range.
Lotbrook unleashes a big counter combination but Malatesta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lotbrook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotbrook slips under a jab.
Malatesta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malatesta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malatesta throws a lazy head kick
letting Lotbrook counter with a right hand.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malatesta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotbrook tries to clinch but Malatesta moves out of range.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Malatesta circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malatesta appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Malatesta throws a solid leg kick but Lotbrook takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malatesta.
Malatesta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lotbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malatesta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lotbrook throws a front kick that sends Malatesta stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Lotbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malatesta, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lotbrook trying to control the position but instead, Malatesta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lotbrook into the ropes.
Lotbrook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malatesta is defending well for now.
Malatesta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Come on Lotbrook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malatesta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lotbrook holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Malatesta missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Lotbrook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lotbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Malatesta.
Lotbrook is looking to control Malatesta's arms but Malatesta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lotbrook has his back to the ropes.
Lotbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Lotbrook manages to break the clinch.
Lotbrook tries to land a front kick but Malatesta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malatesta throws a sloppy head kick and Lotbrook moves out of range easily.
Malatesta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lotbrook lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malatesta swings for the body but Lotbrook moves out of range.
#CL2#
Lotbrook clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malatesta throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Lotbrook manages to break the clinch.
Malatesta avoids the head kick by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up but Malatesta circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Malatesta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Alessandro Malatesta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lotbrook clinches.
Malatesta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lotbrook.
Lotbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lotbrook looking to stall.
Malatesta swings wildly with an uppercut but Lotbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lotbrook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lotbrook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malatesta has him pressed against the ropes.
Lotbrook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Lotbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook throws a low kick but Malatesta avoids it.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malatesta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lotbrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malatesta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lotbrook has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lotbrook and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A slow jab from Malatesta misses its intended target.
Malatesta misses with a leg kick
and Lotbrook counters with a big head kick but Malatesta shrugs it off.
Lotbrook misses with a body kick.
Malatesta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lotbrook counters with a series of strikes. Malatesta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malatesta misses with a head kick.
Lotbrook unleashes a big counter combination but Malatesta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malatesta throws out a leg kick but Lotbrook moves out of range and Malatesta only half commits.
Lotbrook keeps Malatesta at a distance using the push kick.
Malatesta swinging wildly here.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Malatesta circles away.
Malatesta misses with a low kick.
Lotbrook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lotbrook blocks a head kick by Malatesta.
#T2#
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Malatesta circles away.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Lotbrook rushes Malatesta and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malatesta has a couple of punches blocked by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook stalling.
Malatesta misses with a body punch.
Malatesta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malatesta can't find room to land a body shot as Lotbrook controls the action.
Lotbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lotbrook avoiding damage as Malatesta throws knees to the body.
Lotbrook tries to break the clinch but Malatesta is controlling the position.
Lotbrook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lotbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Malatesta controls the action.
#T3#
Malatesta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malatesta has a couple of punches blocked by Lotbrook.
Malatesta throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotbrook moves out of range of the body kick from Malatesta.
Alessandro Malatesta is winning the standup battle so far.
Lotbrook blocks the body kick.
Malatesta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lotbrook. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Malatesta misses the target.
Lotbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malatesta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malatesta misses with a wild body shot.
Lotbrook scores with a jab.
Lotbrook is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lotbrook. Malatesta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lotbrook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Malatesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up.
Malatesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Malatesta tries a head kick but it misses.
Lotbrook wants to clinch up but Malatesta keeps it at a distance.
Malatesta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotbrook throws a leg kick which misses Malatesta's front leg but catches the back leg as Malatesta tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Lotbrook gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malatesta swinging wildly here.
Malatesta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malatesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malatesta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ragnar Lotbrook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lotbrook slips under a jab from Malatesta.
Some bone on bone action there as Lotbrook checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lotbrook tries to counter with a clinch but Malatesta shakes him off and moves away.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses.
Malatesta tries to bum rush Lotbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lotbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Malatesta.
Alessandro Malatesta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotbrook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malatesta's calf.
Lotbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malatesta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Lotbrook counters by moving into the clinch.
Malatesta swings wildly with an uppercut but Lotbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malatesta trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malatesta misses with a body punch.
Lotbrook blocks a body shot from Malatesta.
Lotbrook avoiding damage as Malatesta throws knees to the body.
Malatesta misses with a punch on the inside.
Malatesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotbrook is defending well for now.
Lotbrook is trying to maintain a safe position but Malatesta gets an underhook and turns Lotbrook into the ropes.
Malatesta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lotbrook avoids it.
Malatesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotbrook is defending well for now.
Malatesta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotbrook's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lotbrook manages to break the clinch.
Malatesta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lotbrook is able to avoid easily.
Malatesta dodges the punch combination from Lotbrook.
#T2#
Malatesta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lotbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malatesta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lotbrook's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lotbrook misses with a head kick.
Malatesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malatesta throws the left hand but Lotbrook avoids the punch easily.
Malatesta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses.
Lotbrook looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Malatesta blocks a head kick by Lotbrook.
Malatesta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malatesta blocks a head kick by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Lotbrook.
A head kick from Lotbrook lands but Malatesta takes it in his stride.
Lotbrook misses with a head kick.
Lotbrook lands with a slapping head kick.
Lotbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Malatesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Lotbrook as he checks the leg kick.
Malatesta tries a head kick but it misses.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malatesta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alessandro Malatesta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotbrook slips a jab from Malatesta.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malatesta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lotbrook has closed the distance and engaged Malatesta in a clinch.
Lotbrook tries to land a knee to the head but Malatesta blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lotbrook misses with some punches.
#T4#
Lotbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malatesta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lotbrook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malatesta throws a head kick but Lotbrook moves out of range.
Lotbrook throws a counter combo.
A combination from Malatesta does no damage.
Lotbrook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lotbrook moves in looking to clinch but Malatesta pushes him off.
Malatesta throws a head kick but Lotbrook moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotbrook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malatesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malatesta misses the jab.
Lotbrook works over Malatesta's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnar Lotbrook.
Well Lotbrook 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lotbrook!
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Event:
Carnage 265+ tournament R2
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairchild throws a body punch but Malatesta moves out of range.
It appears Malatesta was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Fairchild gets caught napping as Malatesta dives in and scores a takedown. Fairchild manages to retain guard.
Malatesta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairchild's head.
Malatesta stands up over Fairchild, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Fairchild is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Fairchild has been cut.
Malatesta stands up over Fairchild, holding on to his feet. Malatesta throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Fairchild is out cold! Malatesta lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!
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Event:
Carnage 38
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Malatesta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malatesta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malatesta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durak has momentary wrist control but Malatesta slips an elbow through the middle.
Malatesta postures up and lands a big shot to Durak's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malatesta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durak wants to stand up but Malatesta is controlling him.
Malatesta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durak's head.
Malatesta cracks Durak with a solid left hand.
Malatesta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malatesta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malatesta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durak is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malatesta is in close to Durak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malatesta working some strikes from top position.
Malatesta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Malatesta lands a couple of digs.
Malatesta scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Durak is rocked!
Malatesta is pushing down on Durak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Durak is fighting to maintain full guard but Malatesta has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Malatesta lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Durak quite badly. Durak pulls Malatesta in close trying to recover. Malatesta postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Durak on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Durak doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!
The defeated Ivan Durak had this to say: 'Fuck it, I'm a man'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Wayne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malatesta is fending him off so far but Wayne persists. Nope, Malatesta circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Malatesta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malatesta lands in his opponent's guard.
Malatesta stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Malatesta stands up over Wayne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Wayne has been cut.
Malatesta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malatesta lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
John Wayne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alessandro Malatesta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fulton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malatesta's half guard.
Fulton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malatesta tries to get to full guard but Fulton has control of the leg.
Malatesta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fulton.
Fulton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Fulton seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malatesta tries to roll over but Fulton keeps him under control.
Malatesta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fulton jumps into side control!#T1#
Malatesta tries to improve position but can't.
Malatesta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fulton lands some shots froms side control.
Fulton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Malatesta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fulton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Fulton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Malatesta is looking for a sweep.
Malatesta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fulton.
Malatesta tries to buck Fulton off but Fulton is having none of it.
Fulton lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Fulton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fulton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fulton in side control, throwing shots but Malatesta defends. #SUB#
Fulton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malatesta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Fulton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fulton scoring with punches from side control.
Malatesta tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Fulton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Malatesta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES#
Fulton manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Fulton shoots in and bounces Malatesta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fulton working some strikes from top position.
Fulton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malatesta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fulton.
Fulton trying to control but Malatesta is working from the bottom.
Fulton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Malatesta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malatesta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malatesta scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Fulton has been cut.
Malatesta trying to control but Fulton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fulton working for a triangle but Malatesta defends it easily.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Malatesta from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Fulton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Fulton'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.
#R2##TD2#
Malatesta feints and as Fulton raises his hands in defense, Malatesta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fulton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malatesta can do to turn this around?
Fulton pulls Malatesta in to control the position.
Malatesta is stalling in the full guard.
Malatesta wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton looking to control.
#SUB#
Fulton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malatesta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malatesta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton has momentary wrist control but Malatesta slips an elbow through the middle.
Fulton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malatesta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Malatesta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Malatesta landing with the ground and pound.
Fulton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malatesta is controlling him.
Malatesta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malatesta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malatesta with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
Travis Fulton's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Fulton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Fulton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Fulton has his foot on Malatesta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malatesta works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Malatesta is in close to Fulton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
Travis Fulton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malatesta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malatesta postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Fulton's head off the mat! Fulton is out! He's out! Malatesta jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!
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