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Event:
RFL-48 Orndorf vs. Aron III
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone prevents Turturro from improving position.
Malone wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turturro trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
My spies in 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Malone is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malone!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Turturro fails to move to back control.
Malone is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Turturro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malone wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Malone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Turturro wants to take Malone's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Malone to control.#SUB2#
Turturro working for a submission but Malone is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Turturro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Malone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turturro.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but Malone defends it well.
Turturro trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro has hold of Malone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Malone regains half guard.
Turturro is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Turturro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Malone gets caught napping as Turturro dives in and scores a takedown. Malone manages to retain guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Malone's guard.
Turturro trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Malone is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Turturro is working to tighten his grip on Malone's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Malone has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turturro is really squeezing tight and eventually Malone passes out! Turturro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carmine Turturro!
Carmine Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#179 Sigit vs Wrexham 2
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Pavle misses with a wild body shot.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Pavle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Pavle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavle throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Pavle coming out on top.
Pavle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Pavle takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pavle!
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Pavle.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavle throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Pavle misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Malone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malone. #SUB2#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavle is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavle dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Malone pulls Pavle in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Malone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavle is looking to stand up but Malone won't let him.
Malone has his hands on Pavle's head, controlling the position.
Pavle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malone's guard.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavle defends well.
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!
Malone is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malone controlling Pavle's posture.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing Pavle from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've been informed that Malone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pavle misses with a double jab.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavle defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pavle just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavle defends it well.
Pavle misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Malone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pavle has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Malone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavle seems keen to control Malone's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone stops Pavle from standing up.
Pavle has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yash Pavle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pavle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Malone tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yash Pavle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavle throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown. Pavle fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone postures up in Pavle's guard and throws a big left but Pavle blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pavle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malone, into his guard. #REVR#
Malone controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malone working for a triangle but Pavle defends it easily.
Pavle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone controls Pavle momentarily but Pavle frees himself. #T1#
Pavle is looking to stand up but Malone won't let him.
Pavle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavle wants to get up but he can't break Malone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone has Pavle pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavle wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavle tries to stand but Malone is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pavle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pavle duly obliges.
Pavle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Pavle misses with a straight left.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Pavle does no damage.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavle.
Malone with the counter takedown but Pavle avoids it easily.
Malone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Pavle misses #TD2#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Malone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pavle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Malone is trying to get an arm triangle but Pavle is defending well. #SUB2#
Malone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Malone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pavle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malone but great work by Pavle.#T4#
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has his arm trapped.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yash Pavle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Malone dodges the punch combination from Pavle.
Pavle swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pavle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Malone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Malone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malone is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Pavle wants to control but Malone is keeping busy.
Pavle tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Malone is looking for a kimura but Pavle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malone to get the leverage.
Pavle wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pavle is pressing down on Malone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavle dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malone's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Malone looking for subs off his back but Pavle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Malone is controlling Pavle's trapped leg to prevent Pavle from advancing to side control.
Pavle wants to stand up but Malone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Malone controlling the position well.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pavle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Pavle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pavle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavle.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavle defends it well.
Pavle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yash Pavle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yash Pavle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Wilks. That snapped Malone's head back.
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilks looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
A big right from Wilks misses.
Wilks loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilks just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilks sprawls and moves away.
Wilks just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone avoids the body shot from Wilks.
Wilks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Wilks lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Wilks lands with a nice body punch.
Wilks swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Malone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malone stands and throws Wilks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Malone in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wilks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Malone!
A determined Paul Malone didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Malone working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Malone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Malone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McDonald frees his head nicely. Oh but Malone has switched to an armbar! McDonald is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Malone!
Paul Malone took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Malone moves away from the strike by Wilks.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilks lands with a shot to the body.
Wilks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilks defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilks. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Wilks looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Malone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilks misses with a straight left.
Wilks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilks.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone moves away from the strike by Wilks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Malone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilks wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilks is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Malone seems to have locked his on tight now - Wilks screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Malone, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Malone!
Paul Malone took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 81: Pandora
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Slager misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Malone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slager is looking to stand back up but Malone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slager. #REVB##SUB#
Malone is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Slager is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Malone!
Paul Malone took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Noel Slager was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry, i lost but i'll be back better and stronger as ever'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 75: Ground and Pound
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Friedrich lands a glancing blow to the side of Malone's head.
Friedrich looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone with the counter takedown but Friedrich avoids it easily.
Niklas Friedrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Friedrich clinches with his opponent.
Friedrich lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Friedrich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malone wants a takedown.
Friedrich lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Friedrich.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Niklas Friedrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Malone.#T1#
Friedrich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malone or not.
A short right from Friedrich on the inside. #T2#
Friedrich lands with a short shot to the head.
Friedrich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Friedrich lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Malone has been cut.#TD#
Friedrich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malone uses from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Malone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friedrich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friedrich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friedrich! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Malone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Friedrich sits in half guard.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Friedrich from advancing position.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Malone desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Malone wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.
Malone is positioning himself well to prevent Friedrich advancing to mount.
Friedrich trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone has his hands clasped together around Friedrich's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Friedrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Malone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Friedrich closes the distance and clinches.
Friedrich prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Friedrich.
Friedrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Friedrich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Niklas Friedrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Malone.#TD#
Friedrich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Malone is controlling Friedrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Friedrich is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Malone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Friedrich is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Friedrich from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Friedrich throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Friedrich moves into the clinch.#TD#
Friedrich has picked Malone up - he's going for a ride! Friedrich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Friedrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malone trying to control here.
Malone wants to improve his position but Friedrich is controlling well.
Malone keeping control of the position. #T4#
Malone wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.
Friedrich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Friedrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone is controlling Friedrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malone trying to control but Friedrich postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone keeping hold of Friedrich's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Friedrich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Friedrich instigates a clinch.
Friedrich is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Friedrich down to the mat. Friedrich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Friedrich. Those never looked like landing.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Friedrich.
Malone with the counter takedown but Friedrich avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Friedrich finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Friedrich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Malone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Malone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friedrich sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Malone 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. Friedrich tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Malone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Malone!
A determined Paul Malone didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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