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Event:
SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Homelius misses
and Maltusuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maltusuri throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Homelius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maltusuri!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maltusuri for as long as he can get away with.
Homelius continues to stall.
Maltusuri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maltusuri can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maltusuri misses with a straight right.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maltusuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Homelius misses with a takedown
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Homelius slips under a jab from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri throws a body punch but Homelius moves out of range.
Maltusuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Homelius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Homelius is defended easily by Maltusuri.#T3#
Homelius throws a lazy right hand but Maltusuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius misses the shot to the body.
Homelius misses with an uppercut
and Maltusuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maltusuri looks to throw the jab but Homelius is out of range.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius blocks a jab.
Homelius looks for a takedown but Maltusuri sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Maltusuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Homelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maltusuri.
Homelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maltusuri stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Maltusuri. Beautiful body shot.
Homelius slips a jab from Maltusuri.
Homelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Homelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltusuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius swings for the body but Maltusuri moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
Homelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalmin Maltusuri 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#
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but Homelius ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maltusuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maltusuri connects with a looping right hand.
Kalmin Maltusuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius drops his hands momentarily and Maltusuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Homelius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maltusuri on his heels. He'll look to pass Maltusuri's guard now, I'm sure.
Homelius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
More hug and hope from Homelius.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homelius slips a jab from Maltusuri.
A telegraphed right hand from Maltusuri misses the target. #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.
Maltusuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltusuri.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it well and moves away.
Maltusuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Homelius tries for a takedown but Maltusuri circles away easily
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand. #TD#
Homelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maltusuri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Homelius is in Maltusuri's guard.
Maltusuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Homelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Homelius passes into half guard.
Homelius performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Homelius uses his free foot to push down on Maltusuri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maltusuri.
Homelius content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Homelius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maltusuri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homelius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aulis Homelius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Homelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maltusuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Homelius shoots in and bounces Maltusuri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius forces his way into half guard.
Maltusuri is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Homelius not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Homelius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius shoots and misses
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Homelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maltusuri was covering up waiting for the punch and Homelius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Homelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Homelius.
Homelius'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.
Homelius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Homelius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Homelius prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maltusuri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Homelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Homelius is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maltusuri will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Homelius working the head with strikes.
Homelius is staying tight to Maltusuri's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
A jab lands there for Maltusuri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Homelius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!
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Event:
DUEL#138 Parker vs Hoffman
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Rockwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
We've been told by Maltusuri's head coaches at LOD The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Maltusuri as Rockwell shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Maltusuri.
Maltusuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltusuri manages to avoid it.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Maltusuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Maltusuri.
Rockwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maltusuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Maltusuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rockwell gets a double leg takedown into Maltusuri's guard.
Rockwell wants to pass the guard but Maltusuri is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rockwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Rockwell pushing down on Maltusuri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockwell moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maltusuri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockwell is looking to take a break and control but Maltusuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rockwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Maltusuri is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Rockwell has an Americana. Maltusuri didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rockwell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rockwell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lew Rockwell!
A victorious Lew Rockwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL#131 Skrumbo vs Feltre
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maltusuri.
Kamenov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maltusuri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenov.
Maltusuri 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.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maltusuri to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Grisha Kamenov has been cut.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut.
Kamenov missing with a left hand there. Maltusuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kamenov darts in and clinches Maltusuri up against the cage.
Maltusuri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kamenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maltusuri breaks from the clinch.
Maltusuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamenov scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltusuri. Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maltusuri jabs Kamenov right on the nose. Kamenov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A big left from Maltusuri misses.
Kamenov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maltusuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maltusuri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kamenov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Maltusuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maltusuri throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kamenov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Kamenov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamenov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.
Maltusuri blocking some punches.
Maltusuri slows down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Kamenov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maltusuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltusuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamenov gets an underhook and turns Maltusuri into the cage.
Maltusuri has Kamenov pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Maltusuri misses with some punches.
Maltusuri is looking to control Kamenov's arms but Kamenov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maltusuri has his back to the cage. #BC#
Kamenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltusuri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov wants to clinch up but Maltusuri keeps it at a distance.
Kamenov tries to clinch
enabling Maltusuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Maltusuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltusuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenov tries to clinch up.
Jab from Kamenov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maltusuri throws out a counter right but Kamenov avoids it with no problem.
Maltusuri misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kamenov closes the distance and pushes Maltusuri back into the cage.#T3#
Maltusuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamenov controls his hands.
Kamenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maltusuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Maltusuri.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maltusuri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maltusuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Maltusuri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamenov thumps Maltusuri with a low kick.#CL#
Kamenov pushes Maltusuri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maltusuri tries to break the clinch but Kamenov is controlling the position. #T4#
Kamenov lands an elbow inside.
Kamenov tries to land knees in the clinch but Maltusuri avoids the damage to the body.
Kamenov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maltusuri misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maltusuri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maltusuri.
Kamenov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maltusuri walks away with a smile on his face. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maltusuri keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Maltusuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut.
Maltusuri throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kamenov is looking to clinch but Maltusuri is avoiding it.
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenov.
Maltusuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamenov momentarily.
Maltusuri throws a right hand that Kamenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamenov also avoids with ease.
Maltusuri misses with a double jab.
Maltusuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamenov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalmin Maltusuri will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Maltusuri misses with a hook to the body
and Kamenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenov moves away from the strike by Maltusuri.
Maltusuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maltusuri throws a hook but Kamenov blocks it.
Kamenov is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamenov.
Kamenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maltusuri blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamenov lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Maltusuri finds it's target.
Maltusuri scores with a jab to the body.
Maltusuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Maltusuri pushes him off.
Maltusuri jabs Kamenov right on the nose. Kamenov blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Maltusuri throws a shot from downtown. Kamenov moves away and avoids it.
Kamenov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
Grisha Kamenov's cut is getting worse.
Kamenov slips a straight right by Maltusuri.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamenov.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
A big right from Maltusuri misses.
Nice body kick there by Kamenov.
Maltusuri misses the shot to the body.
Kamenov loads up on a big right hand but Maltusuri slips the punch.
Maltusuri throws a hook but Kamenov blocks it.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Maltusuri pushes him off.
Kamenov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Maltusuri avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Maltusuri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Maltusuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Maltusuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
Kamenov tries to clinch there but Maltusuri circles away.
Maltusuri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Maltusuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maltusuri throws a lazy right hand but Kamenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenov tries to clinch there but Maltusuri circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Maltusuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Maltusuri also avoids with ease.
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but Kamenov ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenov scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Kamenov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Maltusuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.#T3#
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenov.
Maltusuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Kamenov.
Maltusuri misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Kamenov clinches with his opponent.
Kamenov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maltusuri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kamenov tries to clinch up but Maltusuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltusuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamenov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maltusuri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maltusuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenov.
Maltusuri misses the shot to the body.
Kamenov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but Kamenov ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenov wants to clinch up but Maltusuri keeps it at a distance.
Kamenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltusuri manages to avoid it.#T4#
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov tries to clinch but Maltusuri is having none of it.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
Kalmin Maltusuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maltusuri misses with a looping right.
Kamenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Maltusuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maltusuri throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamenov tries to clinch
and Maltusuri counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maltusuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maltusuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maltusuri.
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maltusuri throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalmin Maltusuri 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#
Maltusuri misses with a hook.
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Maltusuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamenov's hands.
Kamenov wants to clinch.
Kamenov throws a leg kick but Maltusuri sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Kamenov has closed the distance and engaged Maltusuri in a clinch.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Maltusuri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maltusuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maltusuri tries to circle away but Kamenov has him pinned against the cage.
Grisha Kamenov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kamenov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamenov is trying to control the position but Maltusuri postures up.
Kamenov is looking to stand up but Maltusuri isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Kamenov is looking for a triangle but Maltusuri pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kamenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maltusuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maltusuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kamenov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kamenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kamenov looking for a guillotine here but Maltusuri defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov looking to control.
#T2#
Maltusuri wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
Maltusuri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kamenov has his foot on Maltusuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maltusuri works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenov pulls Maltusuri in close to his closed guard and prevents Maltusuri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kalmin Maltusuri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kamenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maltusuri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kamenov pushes a forearm under Maltusuri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maltusuri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grisha Kamenov!
After the big win, Grisha Kamenov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
NJMMA #38: Paulin v Jacobs
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Khumar.
Maltusuri lands a right hook to the body.
Khumar misses with the combination.
Khumar throws the left hand but Maltusuri avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Khumar misses the target.
A jab from Khumar does it's job there.
Maltusuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Khumar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maltusuri is just out of range.
Khumar lands a lovely overhand right.
Maltusuri takes a swing at Khumar's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khumar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khumar lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maltusuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Maltusuri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maltusuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Maltusuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khumar just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Khumar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khumar lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.
Maltusuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khumar.
It seemed like Khumar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khumar punishes Maltusuri's body with a nice straight punch.
Maltusuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Maltusuri misses.
Khumar takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses.
Maltusuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khumar to score with a decent uppercut.
Maltusuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maltusuri throwing a counter right hand but Khumar manages to avoid it.
Khumar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maltusuri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khumar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khumar takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses.
Khumar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maltusuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khumar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri missing with a left hand there. Khumar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maltusuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khumar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maltusuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khumar moves away.
Khumar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maltusuri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khumar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khumar cracks Maltusuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khumar slips under a jab from Maltusuri.
Khumar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maltusuri has time to react.#T3#
The fighters circling - Khumar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maltusuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khumar lands a body shot.
Khumar throws a hook to the side of Maltusuri's head but Maltusuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maltusuri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khumar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maltusuri moves away.
Khumar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maltusuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khumar.
Maltusuri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khumar takes one to the chin there.
Khumar blocks a jab.#T4#
Khumar cracks Maltusuri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maltusuri misses with a straight left.
Khumar just misses with a punch to the body.
Maltusuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khumar to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khumar just misses with a punch to the body.
Khumar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltusuri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khumar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maltusuri scrambles back to his feet.
Khumar scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is getting worse.
Khumar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maltusuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Khumar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khumar.
Khumar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khumar throws a right hand that misses
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Maltusuri misses.
A nice side step and Khumar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maltusuri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khumar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varun Khumar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khumar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maltusuri.
Khumar throws a lazy right hand but Maltusuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maltusuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Khumar is just out of range.
Khumar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khumar throws a big shot that misses.
Maltusuri slips under a jab from Khumar.
Maltusuri misses with a body punch
and Khumar counters with a right hand to the body.
Maltusuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khumar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri moves out of range as Khumar strikes.
Maltusuri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltusuri throws a shot to the body.
Maltusuri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maltusuri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khumar avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Khumar.
Maltusuri lands with an uppercut that bounces Khumar off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Khumar misses the shot to the body.
Maltusuri takes one on the button.
Khumar throws a body punch but Maltusuri moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maltusuri.#CUT#
It looks like Varun Khumar has been cut.
Khumar slips a straight right by Maltusuri.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khumar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maltusuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maltusuri throws a body punch but Khumar moves out of range.
Maltusuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khumar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltusuri.
Khumar throws a nice looking combination but Maltusuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khumar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Khumar is rocked!
Maltusuri thuds a left hand into Khumar's body.
Khumar is still on wobbly legs! Can Maltusuri finish him?
Khumar is breathing heavily.
Maltusuri cracks Khumar with a left hook right on the temple and Khumar goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Maltusuri lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Khumar is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalmin Maltusuri!
Kalmin Maltusuri really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Free Bands inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
NJMMA #30: Jacobs v Braddock
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hatton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maltusuri connects with a single shot there.
Maltusuri connects with the punch.
Jab from Hatton.#CUT#
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.
Hatton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatton shoots in looking for a takedown but Maltusuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hatton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maltusuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hatton shoots in and drives through. Maltusuri sprawls well.
Hatton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltusuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatton. Maltusuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maltusuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltusuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maltusuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maltusuri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Maltusuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatton doesn't seem phased though.
Hatton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maltusuri defends it nicely.#T1#
Hatton goes for a double leg but Maltusuri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maltusuri continues to drive forward.
Hatton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Maltusuri. Beautiful body shot.
Hatton walks into a straight right hand from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maltusuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maltusuri with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Hatton is rocked!
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maltusuri takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Maltusuri lands a big uppercut and Hatton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hatton looks OK. Maltusuri waves Hatton back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hatton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maltusuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maltusuri keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass. #T2#
Maltusuri keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Maltusuri keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Maltusuri keeps moving.
Maltusuri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatton controlling from the top position.
Hatton trying to control but Maltusuri is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hatton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maltusuri swivels and escapes.
Maltusuri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Hatton misses.
Hatton slips under a jab.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Hatton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maltusuri's guard.#ES2#
Maltusuri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I was talking to Hatton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maltusuri is leaning against Hatton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Maltusuri.
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!
Maltusuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maltusuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maltusuri prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Maltusuri breaks the clinch.
Maltusuri scores with a nice head shot.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body.
Maltusuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maltusuri scores with a body shot.
Maltusuri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hatton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maltusuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalmin Maltusuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maltusuri lands a nice hook to Hatton's body. Hatton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Hatton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maltusuri did well to prevent Hatton getting side control.
Maltusuri tries to kick Hatton off in order to stand up. Hatton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hatton trying to control the position but Maltusuri is working away. #SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maltusuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maltusuri keeps working. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hatton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maltusuri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatton is looking to take a break and control but Maltusuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hatton trying to control the position but Maltusuri is working away. #SUB#
Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Hatton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hatton is trying to get an arm triangle but Maltusuri is defending well.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maltusuri tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maltusuri is not content to let Hatton control the position. #SUB#
Hatton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maltusuri has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maltusuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hatton trying to control the position but Maltusuri is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hatton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hatton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maltusuri lands with a right hand.
Hatton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Maltusuri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltusuri.#TD#
Hatton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatton showed some decent athleticism there.
Maltusuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maltusuri is keeping the position for now.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Maltusuri keeps moving.
Hatton is fighting to break Maltusuri's control of his arms but Maltusuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maltusuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maltusuri is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hatton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
Maltusuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maltusuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Hatton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maltusuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatton scrambles back to his feet.
Hatton scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Hatton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hatton is looking to advance position but Maltusuri won't allow it.
Hatton trying to control the action but Maltusuri is working from the bottom.
Hatton is really struggling to control Maltusuri but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hatton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Maltusuri tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hatton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton gave a mention to Revenge Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
NJMMA #26: Title Night
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel fails with the takedown
and Maltusuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maltusuri cracks Steel with a good jab.
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maltusuri cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maltusuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Maltusuri gets in close and tags Steel with a short punch that almost sends Steel to the mat! Oh Steel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Maltusuri, trying to create some distance but Maltusuri rushes him, striking wildly and Steel goes down! The referee tackles Maltusuri into the cage to end the fight! Maltusuri is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalmin Maltusuri!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kalmin Maltusuri thanked Free Bands inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
NJMMA #20: Klos v Chandler
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Maltusuri connects with a right hand. McCallum shakes it off.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maltusuri throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and McCallum counters by moving into the clinch.
McCallum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCallum swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltusuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltusuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCallum struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltusuri controls his hands.
Maltusuri misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCallum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maltusuri stalling.
A short uppercut from McCallum. #BC#
McCallum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCallum lands a nice looking body shot.
McCallum thuds a left hand into Maltusuri's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltusuri swings widly with a right hand
and McCallum counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.#T1#
Maltusuri misses with a hook
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCallum just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Maltusuri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCallum takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses.
McCallum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maltusuri finds it's way round the side to connect with McCallum's head.
Maltusuri misses with a hook to the body
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCallum slips under a jab from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs.
McCallum looks to score with a jab to the body but Maltusuri is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maltusuri.
McCallum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maltusuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalmin Maltusuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltusuri throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
McCallum is looking to counter the offense by Maltusuri and move into the clinch.#T2#
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
McCallum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maltusuri to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum throws a big shot that misses.
McCallum looks to land a left hand but Maltusuri moved out of range nicely.
Maltusuri slips a jab from McCallum.
A little jabbing left from Maltusuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maltusuri 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.
Maltusuri misses the jab.
Maltusuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Maltusuri.
Maltusuri slips a straight right by McCallum.
McCallum walks into a left hand. #T3#
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCallum lands with an uppercut that bounces Maltusuri off the cage and back into range.
Maltusuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maltusuri slips a straight right by McCallum.
Maltusuri throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McCallum to counter with a crisp jab.
Maltusuri throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltusuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maltusuri cracks McCallum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by McCallum. Beautiful body shot.
Maltusuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCallum has time to react.
Maltusuri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it.
As Maltusuri tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Maltusuri manages to avoid the attempt.
Maltusuri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCallum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maltusuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltusuri lands a body shot.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
McCallum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maltusuri misses with a shot to the body
and McCallum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maltusuri thinking.
McCallum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCallum swings widly with a right hand
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maltusuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
Maltusuri throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.
Maltusuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Mike McCallum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maltusuri swings for the body but McCallum moves out of range.
Maltusuri throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
McCallum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maltusuri.
McCallum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCallum lands with a shot to the body.
McCallum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maltusuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maltusuri misses with a hook
letting McCallum counter with a right hand.
McCallum throws a body punch but Maltusuri moves out of range.
Mike McCallum is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maltusuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McCallum misses.
Maltusuri misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and McCallum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Maltusuri prevents a body shot from McCallum. #BC2#
Maltusuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maltusuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maltusuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maltusuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCallum lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltusuri loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
Maltusuri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Maltusuri - just one landing.
Maltusuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maltusuri misses the body punch
and McCallum counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
McCallum throws a body punch but Maltusuri moves out of range.
Maltusuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCallum throws a hook to the side of Maltusuri's head but Maltusuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCallum!
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it.
Maltusuri lands with a nice body punch.
Maltusuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maltusuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum.
McCallum misses with a hook to the body
and Maltusuri counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Maltusuri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for McCallum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maltusuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCallum's head.
Maltusuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCallum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCallum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Maltusuri stuns McCallum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCallum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCallum misses the jab.
Maltusuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from McCallum misses
and Maltusuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Maltusuri takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from McCallum misses its target.
McCallum sizes up Maltusuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Maltusuri there.
McCallum slips a jab and a cross from Maltusuri.
McCallum appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from McCallum misses.
A swing and a miss from Maltusuri.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
A counter left hand to the body from McCallum misses its target.
Maltusuri lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalmin Maltusuri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maltusuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
McCallum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCallum misses with a hook to the body
and Maltusuri counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McCallum there.
McCallum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maltusuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maltusuri misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltusuri takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses.
Maltusuri slips a straight right by McCallum.
Maltusuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it.
McCallum is looking to counter punch.#T1#
McCallum misses with a lunging right hand
and Maltusuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCallum throws a body punch but Maltusuri moves out of range.
Maltusuri throws a lazy uppercut
and McCallum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCallum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maltusuri connects with a crisp jab.
McCallum looks to score with a jab to the body but Maltusuri is just out of range.
Maltusuri throws a body punch but McCallum moves out of range.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Maltusuri misses the target.
McCallum is looking to counter punch.
Maltusuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCallum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCallum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCallum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCallum connects with a body shot.
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCallum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCallum is looking to wear down Maltusuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maltusuri scores with a punch to the head.
Maltusuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
McCallum clinches.
Come on Maltusuri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Maltusuri lands a hook that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
McCallum pushes Maltusuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maltusuri stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position.
McCallum scores with a shot to the side of Maltusuri's head.
McCallum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maltusuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
That has opened up Kalmin Maltusuri's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltusuri.
Nice body punch from Maltusuri. #BC2#
Maltusuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Maltusuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCallum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maltusuri swings for the body but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum misses with a hook to the body
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand. #T4#
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut
enabling McCallum to counter with a crisp jab.
Maltusuri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maltusuri throws a jab when McCallum was well out of range.
McCallum scores with a hook.
McCallum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maltusuri throws out the jab.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCallum takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses.
Maltusuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalmin Maltusuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maltusuri 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalmin Maltusuri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kalmin Maltusuri waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NJMMA #13: McCallum v Klos
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Maltusuri jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maltusuri blocks a jab.
Maltusuri is looking for a counter combo.
Chandler throws a hook but Maltusuri blocks it.
Maltusuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maltusuri.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Maltusuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Maltusuri ducks down to avoid it.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Maltusuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.#T1#
Maltusuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Maltusuri with an uppercut!
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltusuri on the side of the head.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Maltusuri's defenses.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Maltusuri's leg but Maltusuri calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltusuri misses the target.
Maltusuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler 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.
Maltusuri looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maltusuri on the side of the head.
Jack Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Maltusuri takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Maltusuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Maltusuri counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Maltusuri saw that one coming.
Chandler connects with the punch.
Maltusuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler lands a jab to the head.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Maltusuri moves away from the strike by Chandler. #T3#
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maltusuri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Maltusuri misses.
Maltusuri misses the jab.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it easily.
Chandler jabs Maltusuri right on the nose. Maltusuri blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltusuri. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Maltusuri blocks the low kick.#T4#
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
Maltusuri slips a jab from Chandler.
Maltusuri lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltusuri works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Maltusuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maltusuri lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's time! Maltusuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler thows a leg kick but Maltusuri checks it
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maltusuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Maltusuri checks it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltusuri lands a jab to the head.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maltusuri jabs at Chandler's body.#T1#
Maltusuri throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maltusuri is able to avoid easily.
Maltusuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maltusuri.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Chandler misses
and Maltusuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Maltusuri slips the punch.
Maltusuri looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Maltusuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Maltusuri's head.
Chandler scores with a jab.#T2#
Maltusuri looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maltusuri doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler slips under a jab.#T3#
Maltusuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Maltusuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Maltusuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltusuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maltusuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Maltusuri misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it easily.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Maltusuri thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltusuri manages to avoid it.#T4#
Chandler scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chandler 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.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Maltusuri.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltusuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Maltusuri walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Maltusuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maltusuri as he avoids it easily.
Maltusuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalmin Maltusuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maltusuri has time to react.
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Maltusuri. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Maltusuri misses the shot to the body.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltusuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Maltusuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltusuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maltusuri under the eye.
Maltusuri avoids the body shot from Chandler.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltusuri misses the target.
Chandler takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Chandler blocks a jab.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
It looked like Maltusuri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand.
Maltusuri blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltusuri.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Maltusuri moves away and avoids it.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltusuri staying out of range there.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Maltusuri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Maltusuri's head back.
Maltusuri checks a leg kick nicely.
Maltusuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Maltusuri moved out of range nicely.
Maltusuri ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler. #CUT2#
Jeez, Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maltusuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler cracks Maltusuri with an open hand slap.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltusuri on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalmin Maltusuri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA #7: Mendez v Savage
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kulina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maltusuri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maltusuri steps in with a hook that catches Kulina right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maltusuri follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kulina looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalmin Maltusuri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kalmin Maltusuri waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
Kent Kulina spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fighters don't get knocked down, but great fighters take it on the chin and get back up.'.
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Event:
NJMMA #3: Midweek Mayhem
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Morton misses with a straight right.
Morton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maltusuri but Maltusuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maltusuri lands the left hand.
Morton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morton has a takedown stuffed.
Morton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maltusuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Morton's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalmin Maltusuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Morton.
Morton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maltusuri lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morton. Maltusuri pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalmin Maltusuri!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalmin Maltusuri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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