Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Daniels throws a head kick that misses
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Malone has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Shawn Daniels has been cut.#TD2#
Daniels has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Daniels is hanging on to Malone's back as he tries to escape.
Daniels is riding his opponent, not letting Malone buck him off.
Malone trying to control but not successfully.
Malone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Daniels's guard. Nice work there by Malone. #T1##SU#
Malone stands up from Daniels's guard - Malone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone slips under a jab.#CL#
Malone takes the fight into the clinch.
Malone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Daniels pulls guard successfully.
Malone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniels wants to control but Malone passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Malone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB2#
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniels wants to control but Malone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Malone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Daniels will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Malone stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muggsy Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Daniels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels tries to clinch
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Malone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malone dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Daniels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daniels is in Malone's guard.#ES#
Malone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daniels is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!#BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shawn Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Daniels tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Daniels.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Malone dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniels! But no joy.#CL#
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Malone, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Malone against the cage but Malone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Malone. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
Malone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Daniels avoids it.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malone scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2##CL#
Malone closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.#TD#
Malone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Malone has his foot on Daniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daniels works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Daniels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malone counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Daniels misses #CL#
and Malone counters by clinching up.
Malone leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Malone manages to pull guard. #T3#
Malone is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up. #SUB#
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard. #REVR#
Malone wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.#ES2#
Daniels manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Daniels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Daniels ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Daniels tries to get set, Malone tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muggsy Malone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Daniels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daniels manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Malone taking a breather.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Malone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daniels trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daniels has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malone passes into half guard.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Malone 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.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Malone shoots in.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Daniels moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malone breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL#
Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muggsy Malone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Malone holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Malone breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Daniels.
Daniels tries to score with a low kick but Malone moves his leg out of the way.
Shawn Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muggsy Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muggsy Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muggsy Malone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Lock moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Lock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lock on the ground.
Malone showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lock working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Lock has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Malone is looking to advance position but Lock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lock throws some wild stikes that Malone manages to avoid easily.
Lock tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Lock thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Malone working to try and regain half guard.
Malone has given up his back here.
Lock slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Lock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Malone is defending well though. Lock let's go of the attempt for now.
Lock tries to keep control of the position but Malone is staying busy.#T3#
Lock controls the action.
Lock controlling well, preventing Malone from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lock's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock is trying to stick to Malone's back but Malone is turning into Lock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Malone.#SUB2#
Lock working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily. #SUB2#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Malone landing with the ground and pound.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lock is keeping the position for now.
Malone wanted to stand there but Lock had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quantum Lock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck for Lock with that takedown attempt.
Malone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lock throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a leg kick.
Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lock moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Lock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Lock forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Lock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away. #T1#
Lock shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malone attempts a counter takedown but Lock avoids it well and moves away.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quantum Lock.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lock sprawls well. Lock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Lock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lock walks into a left hand.
Lock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lock with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
Malone lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Malone just leaning against Lock, taking a breather. #BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lock avoids it really well and circles away.
Lock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malone counters with a good low kick that Lock was not able to check. #CL#
Malone rushes Lock and presses him up against the cage.
Lock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Lock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lock tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Malone fails with the takedown.
Quantum Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone tries for a takedown but Lock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Malone working for a triangle but Lock defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muggsy Malone dominated that second round.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malone is trying to stand up here but Lock is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone trying to get back to full guard but Lock takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Lock controlling his opponent.
Lock looking to control but Malone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lock cracks Malone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lock controlling the pace for now.
Malone is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lock working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SU2#
Lock stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lock leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Lock tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malone tries to counter with a takedown but Lock is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Malone has his feet on Lock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lock swings for the body but Malone moves out of range. #CL2#
Lock moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Lock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Malone can't fight it off and eventually Lock manages to take the fight to the floor. Malone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Malone pushes Lock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
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!#CL#
Malone clinches.
Malone effectively controlling the action here.
Lock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quantum Lock.
Lock prevents the takedown attempt.
Malone fails to pull guard. #BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone enables Lock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lock with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quantum Lock.
I think Lock 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quantum Lock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Malone is looking to clinch but Oumakhanov is avoiding it.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Oumakhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oumakhanov throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is looking to clinch but Oumakhanov is avoiding it.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov 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.#T1#
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oumakhanov throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Oumakhanov.#CL2#
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Oumakhanov. Oumakhanov maintains the clinch.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Oumakhanov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oumakhanov working hard to break the clinch.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Oumakhanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oumakhanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Malone being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Oumakhanov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Oumakhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedor Oumakhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Oumakhanov. #CUT2#
It looks like Muggsy Malone has been cut.
Malone tries to clinch there but Oumakhanov circles away.
Oumakhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oumakhanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malone staying out of range there.
Oumakhanov misses with a hook
and Malone counters with a one-two to the body.
Oumakhanov throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Oumakhanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oumakhanov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Oumakhanov clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
Oumakhanov just leaning against Malone, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muggsy Malone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oumakhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muggsy Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Oumakhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oumakhanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Oumakhanov clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone prevents Oumakhanov from breaking the clinch.
Malone trying to land knees to the body.
Oumakhanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oumakhanov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Oumakhanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oumakhanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oumakhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oumakhanov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Oumakhanov.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oumakhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Oumakhanov rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Malone is pressed up against the cage. Oumakhanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malone down to the mat. Malone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oumakhanov lands a head shot.#CL#
Malone drives through and clinches with Oumakhanov against the cage.
Oumakhanov slows down the pace here. #TD#
Malone tightens his grip and picks Oumakhanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Oumakhanov manages to land in guard.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oumakhanov is keeping the position for now.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oumakhanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone. #T3#
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oumakhanov is keeping the position for now.
Oumakhanov has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Oumakhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oumakhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oumakhanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oumakhanov throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oumakhanov looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
It looked like Malone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#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.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Oumakhanov misses with a double jab.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oumakhanov tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oumakhanov to the ground. Oumakhanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Malone backs off Oumakhanov throws a huge counter combo but Malone manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Oumakhanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oumakhanov has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oumakhanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muggsy Malone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Oumakhanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oumakhanov is stalling here.
Oumakhanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oumakhanov's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Oumakhanov has been cut.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oumakhanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov taking a breather.#BC2#
Oumakhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumakhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oumakhanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Oumakhanov misses. #T1#
Malone dives in and grabs Oumakhanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oumakhanov pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Oumakhanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone moves out of range as Oumakhanov strikes.
Malone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oumakhanov looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Oumakhanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Oumakhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oumakhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone shoots for a double leg takedown but Oumakhanov sprawls well. He's pushed Malone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oumakhanov throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oumakhanov throws out the jab.
Oumakhanov cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oumakhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone darts in trying to clinch
and Oumakhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Malone slips under a jab.
Malone slips a jab from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oumakhanov misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oumakhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oumakhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Oumakhanov throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but Oumakhanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Oumakhanov coming out on top.
Malone tries for a takedown but Oumakhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oumakhanov throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone tries to clinch but Oumakhanov moves out of range.
Muggsy Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oumakhanov throws a hook but Malone blocks it.#T4#
Oumakhanov looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone slips a straight right by Oumakhanov.
The fighters circling - Oumakhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oumakhanov as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Oumakhanov.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Fedor Oumakhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone is looking to clinch but Oumakhanov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oumakhanov! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Oumakhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oumakhanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Oumakhanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oumakhanov sprawls well. Oumakhanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Oumakhanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.#CL2#
Oumakhanov has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch. #TD2#
Oumakhanov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oumakhanov controlling the position well here. Malone rolled but Oumakhanov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumakhanov landing with strikes.
Oumakhanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T1#
Oumakhanov lands shots from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Malone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oumakhanov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Malone could be in trouble here!
Oumakhanov controlling the position well here. Malone rolled but Oumakhanov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Oumakhanov 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.
Oumakhanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Malone hold on?!
Oumakhanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malone.
Oumakhanov lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Malone covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oumakhanov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malone.
Oumakhanov lands strikes to the head.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Oumakhanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malone.
Oumakhanov cracks Malone with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Malone from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oumakhanov scores with punches from the back.
Oumakhanov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oumakhanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oumakhanov softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oumakhanov controlling the positon.
Malone is covering up but some of the strikes from Oumakhanov are getting through and doing damage.
Oumakhanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Malone hold on?!
Oumakhanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malone.
Oumakhanov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Malone is looking for a way out.
Good control from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malone.
Oumakhanov has good solid back control here. #T4#
More stalling from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Malone is taking damage to the body and head.
Malone is covering up but some of the strikes from Oumakhanov are getting through and doing damage.
Oumakhanov keeps control of the position easily here as Malone tries to buck him off.
Oumakhanov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Oumakhanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov 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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oumakhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malone being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Oumakhanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Oumakhanov gets to his feet - Malone follows without any prompting.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oumakhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone is looking to counter punch.
Oumakhanov misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Oumakhanov has Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumakhanov taking a breather.#TD2#
Oumakhanov is trying to trip Malone. He has hold of a leg but Malone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Oumakhanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oumakhanov is looking to stand up but Malone won't let him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oumakhanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1##SU2#
Oumakhanov stands and steps away. Malone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Oumakhanov drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
The referee calls for Oumakhanov to work. #TD2#
Oumakhanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oumakhanov 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.
Oumakhanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Oumakhanov gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Oumakhanov moves into the clinch.
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oumakhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Oumakhanov moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Oumakhanov to work. #T2#
Oumakhanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oumakhanov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oumakhanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malone tries to pull guard but Oumakhanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Oumakhanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oumakhanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Oumakhanov tries to stand but Malone is controlling from the bottom.
Oumakhanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Oumakhanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oumakhanov 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. #SU2#
Oumakhanov stands up and waves to Malone to follow him.
Oumakhanov misses with a hook.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov misses the jab.
Oumakhanov lands a jab to the head.
Oumakhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Oumakhanov moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oumakhanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Oumakhanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Oumakhanov slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Oumakhanov has clasped his hands together around Malone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Oumakhanov is staying tight to Malone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oumakhanov grinds an elbow into Malone's temple.
Oumakhanov is staying tight to Malone's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Oumakhanov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oumakhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!#CL2#
Oumakhanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malone looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Oumakhanov clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Oumakhanov has hold of one of Malone's legs. Malone is fighting the takedown attempt but Oumakhanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oumakhanov working some strikes from top position.
Oumakhanov controlling from the top position.
Oumakhanov wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position. #SU2#
Oumakhanov gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries for a takedown but Oumakhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Oumakhanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Oumakhanov stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Oumakhanov has picked Malone up - he's going for a ride! Oumakhanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Oumakhanov controlling the action here.
Oumakhanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fedor Oumakhanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Oumakhanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oumakhanov lands a nice short elbow.
Oumakhanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oumakhanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oumakhanov lands a nice short elbow.
Oumakhanov controlling the pace.
Oumakhanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oumakhanov slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.#T2#
Oumakhanov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Oumakhanov controlling the pace. #SU2#
Oumakhanov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Malone takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
Malone looks up at the clock. Bad move! Oumakhanov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Malone. Oumakhanov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Oumakhanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielson. Nielson gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Nielson misses. #CL2#
Nielson darts in and clinches Malone up against the cage.
Nielson tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nielson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Malone trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Malone being controlled here momentarily.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Nielson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Malone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nielson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malone defends it nicely.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.#T2#
Nielson has his takedown stuffed
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nielson.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nielson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nielson throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.
Nielson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nielson.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nielson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone was covering up waiting for the punch and Nielson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nielson won't allow Malone to sweep him here. #T3#
Nielson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Malone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Nielson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malone, up you get! #CL2#
Nielson has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch.
Malone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nielson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nielson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nielson gets a clinch. #BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nielson misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Nielson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malone to the mat! Malone manages to get full guard.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Nielson is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Nielson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nielson has a takedown stuffed.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.#CL2#
Nielson moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Nielson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nielson misses with a double jab.
Malone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nielson sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Nielson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malone's guard.#SU2#
Nielson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nielson dives in for a single leg takedown but Malone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but Nielson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nielson tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Nielson misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Joel Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nielson darts in trying to clinch
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nielson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Nielson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muggsy Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Malone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielson.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Malone goes for a double leg but Nielson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nielson continues to drive forward.
Malone shoots and misses #CL2#
and Nielson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Nielson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muggsy Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Nielson.
Nielson shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Nielson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nielson with a jab.#CL2#
Nielson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Malone gets control of Nielson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB2#
Nielson drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Nielson off! Nielson jumps back into Malone's guard.
Nielson stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Nielson landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Nielson stands up from Malone's guard - Nielson perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielson throws a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Nielson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Nielson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nielson misses with a low kick.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone attempts a counter takedown but Nielson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Malone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nielson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Nielson gets control of Malone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nielson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielson holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Malone trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Joel Nielson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielson is pulling down on Malone's head to control his posture.
Malone stops Nielson from standing up.
Nielson pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Malone tries to sprawl but Nielson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Nielson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Malone to get to his feet. #CL2#
Nielson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Nielson lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Nielson tightens his grip and picks Malone up, before dumping him to the ground. Malone manages to land in guard. #T3#
Malone trying to control the position here.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nielson has gone for a leg lock! Malone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielson's guard.#REVR#
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielson has Malone pulled in close to control his posture.
Muggsy Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Nielson kicks Malone off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Nielson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malone is trying to control the position but Nielson postures up.
Nielson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielson is working Malone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielson works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Joel Nielson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nielson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Nielson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nielson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Nielson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malone is trying to defend but Lock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lock thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lock.
Lock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Malone tries to roll over but Lock keeps him under control.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Lock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Lock wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Lock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malone is staying active underneath Lock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lock controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Malone tries to clinch but Lock is having none of it.
Lock unleashes a big counter combination but Malone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lock shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Malone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Malone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Malone is trying to drag Lock to the mat but Lock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lock is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lock down to the mat. Lock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Lock clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Lock tries to pull guard but Malone won't allow it. #TD2#
Lock tightens his grip and picks Malone up, before dumping him to the ground. Malone manages to land in guard. #ES#
Malone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Lock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone avoids the head kick by Lock.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lock. #T4#
Lock throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Malone counters by clinching up.
Malone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lock leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lock shoots in and bounces Malone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Malone pushes Lock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Muggsy Malone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown. Lock tries to sprawl out of it but Malone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock looks to clinch #TD#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malone trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is really struggling to control Lock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Malone stands up from Lock's guard - Malone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL2#
Lock clinches up against the cage.
Lock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Lock pulls Malone into guard.
Lock is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Lock keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lock looking to control.
Muggsy Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Malone gets to his feet. Lock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Lock ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malone is looking for a counter combo.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Lock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Lock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Malone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lock trying to control the position but Malone is working away. #T3#
Malone is looking to reverse the position.
Lock wants to stand but Malone has his arm trapped.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone tries for a takedown but Lock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lock wants to clinch.#CL#
Malone clinches up with Lock and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lock has Malone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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 Muggsy Malone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lock missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malone attempts a counter takedown but Lock avoids it well and moves away.
Lock tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Lock leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lock misses with a head kick.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Lock tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it. #CL#
Malone closes the distance and pushes Lock back into the cage.
Malone has Lock pushed against the cage.
Malone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lock can't break the clinch.
Malone fails to pull guard.
Malone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lock clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Lock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone tries for a takedown but Lock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lock shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Lock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been informed that Lock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lock misses with a combination
and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lock thinking. #CL2#
Lock takes the fight into the clinch.
Malone tries to pull guard but Lock won't allow it.
Malone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Malone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Lock manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lock. No joy for Malone on that attempt.
Lock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Quantum Lock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone is looking to clinch but Lock is avoiding it.
Lock looks to land a body kick but Malone moved away.
Malone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Lock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quantum Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Malone tries to clinch up but Lock circles away and keeps his distance.
Lock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lock.
Malone tries to clinch but Lock is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Malone rushes Lock and presses him up against the cage.
Quantum Lock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muggsy Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lock missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quantum Lock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muggsy Malone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Rush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malone counters with a left and a right that stings Rush.
Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rush up against the cage.
Rush could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malone jumps guard but Rush stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Rush manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muggsy Malone.#TD2#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush controlling from the top position.
Malone is looking to stand up but Rush isn't so interested in that idea.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rush has picked Malone up and slammed him! Malone can't keep hold of the triangle and Rush manages to pass to side control!
Malone is not content to let Rush control the position.
Malone is trying to escape the position but Rush is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone is not content to let Rush control the position.
Rush working the ground and pound but Malone is defending the strikes.
Malone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rush controlling the action here.
Malone tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Rush from advancing position. #T3#
Malone is looking to escape.
Rush wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rush takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Malone clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Rush wants to clinch.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Malone scores with a head kick. Rush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muggsy Malone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rush is looking to score with low kicks.
And Malone tries to counter it with a takedown but Rush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rush throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone.#CL#
Rush clinches. #BC2#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Rush avoids it.
Rush is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to clinch up.
Rush throws a low kick but Malone avoids it.#CL2#
Malone drives through and clinches with Rush against the cage. #T1#
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Malone successfully pulls guard.
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Malone seems keen to control Rush's posture.
Rush trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Rush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard. #REVB#
Malone looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rush throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rush throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Malone looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Rush has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Malone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone has Rush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Malone decides to pull guard. #T3#
Malone pulls Rush in close to prevent any damage.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.#SUB2#
Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rush defends well.
Malone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rush manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Malone pushing down on Rush's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Rush is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Rush tries to hold on but Malone postures up.#SUB2#
Malone goes for an armbar but Rush turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rush.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone controlling Rush's posture.
Rush looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muggsy Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone fails to pull guard.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
A head kick misses from Rush.
Malone wants to clinch.
Rush jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Malone has his takedown stuffed
and Rush counters with a low kick, right behind Malone 's knee.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muggsy Malone.
Rush wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Muggsy Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush tries to clinch up
and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rush thinking. #T2#
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Rush moves into the clinch successfully.
Rush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch.
Rush doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Rush misses with the body kick
and Malone counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Rush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Rush takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Rush.#T4#
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Rush jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone wants to counter the offense by Rush and move into the clinch position.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rush wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rush throws a chopping leg kick but Malone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush throws a body kick that misses.
Ronny Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muggsy Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Malone drives through and clinches with Rush against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muggsy Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muggsy Malone!

Event: Torcida 6 - Humperding Vs Laws
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone is looking to counter punch.
Go throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Go tries to get set, Malone tries to push him back and clinch up but Go manages to avoid the attempt.
Go tries to clinch up.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Go defends it nicely.
Go throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malone on the side of the head.
Omise Go seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Go misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malone throwing a counter right hand but Go manages to avoid it.#CL#
Malone has Go up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Go.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Go walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Go throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
Go scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Go does it's job there.
Go rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Malone clinches.
Malone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Go after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go can't break the clinch.
Go scores with a shoulder strike.
Go is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Go walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Go scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Go.
Go connects with a crisp jab. #T2##CL#
Malone gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Go swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Go misses with the head strike.
Go wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
Go makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Go swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Go is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.#BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malone drops his hands momentarily and Go takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Go lands with a right hand.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Go lands a head shot.#T3##CL2#
Go gets a clinch.
Malone tries to break free but Go pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Omise Go is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Go comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Go. That snapped Malone's head back.
Go is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Go with a jab.
Go with a nice cross.
Go connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Go keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Go scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Go throws out the jab.
Go throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Go.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Go with a jab.
Go might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - Go had a free shot at his head there.
Go lands with a hook. Malone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Go does no damage.
Malone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Go connects with the punch.
Malone takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Malone pushes Go up against the cage in a clinch.
Go lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Go. #BC#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Go comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone misses with a takedown
and Go counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omise Go dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Go lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Go connects with a jab.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Go lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Go rushes Malone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Go tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone keeps control of Go as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Go fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Go gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go lands a nice uppercut.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Go manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Go displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Go. #T1#
A short left from Go.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Go gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Go scores with a nice short uppercut.
Go lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Go throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Malone blocking some punches.
Go is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malone is keeping busy.
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Go moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Go lands a nice shot to the body.
Go connects with a looping right hand.
Go scores with a nice strike.
Muggsy Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Go lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Go!
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Go.
Go wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Go cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Go with a hook.#CL2#
Go fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Go scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
Go swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Go.
Malone tries to pull guard but Go forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Go is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Go down to the mat. Go avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Malone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Go lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand.
Go lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand.
Go fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Go clinches up against the cage.
Go scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Go has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Go is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Go misses with a punch on the inside.
Go misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Go turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Go working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Go swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Go wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Go after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go misses with some punches. #BC#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Go coming out on top.
Go lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Go dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omise Go showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Go.
Go scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Go wants to clinch.#CL#
Malone moves into the clinch.
Go gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Go up against the cage.#BC#
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Go doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Go, as that shot connected.
Go misses with a two punch combination.
Go lands with a nice body punch.
Go stuns Malone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Go scores with a nice head shot.
Go showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.
Go scores with a hook.#CL2#
Go pushes Malone up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Malone jumps into guard, dragging Go to the mat.
Go 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. #T2##SUB#
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Go defends well.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Go would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing Go from standing up.
Go must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Go closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Go lands a jab to the nose.
Go scores with a nice strike.
Omise Go is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Go tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Go darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Go tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Malone throwing a counter right hand but Go manages to avoid it.
Go lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Go scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muggsy Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Go's waist but Go gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Go on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Go doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away. #CL#
Malone darts in and clinches Go up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone tries to pull guard but Go won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Go lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Go.
Malone is leaning against Go and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Go.
Malone effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Malone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omise Go comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Go winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omise Go!
After winning the bout, Omise Go thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Malone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ngannou tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malone tries to clinch there but Ngannou circles away.
Ngannou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malone tries to clinch but Ngannou moves away
and Ngannou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ngannou.
A right-left combo lands from Malone.
Ngannou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ngannou lands a right hook to the body.
Ngannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone thinks about countering with a head kick.
Malone dives in and grabs Ngannou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngannou pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ngannou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone is breathing heavily.
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 shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ngannou pinned against the cage. Ngannou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ngannou lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Malone out cold! Malone is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francis Ngannou!

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