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Event:
UnderGround FC 64
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Malia gets tackled into the cage by Sweetchuck. Sweetchuck maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sweetchuck manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sweetchuck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malia's guard. #REVB#
Malia is trying to control the position but Sweetchuck postures up.
Sweetchuck forces his way into half guard.
Malia tries to roll over but Sweetchuck keeps him under control.
Sweetchuck works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Sweetchuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetchuck prevents Malia from getting the reversal.#T1#
Sweetchuck wants to control the pace but Malia is squirming around nicely.
Sweetchuck with the ground and pound from mount.
Sweetchuck misses with a head shot.
Malia is trying desperately to improve position.
Sweetchuck throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Malia because Sweetchuck loaded up on that one.
Sweetchuck lands a couple of good shots and Malia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sweetchuck misses with punches from the back.
Malia avoids the strikes from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sweetchuck is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Malia up.
#T2#
Sweetchuck has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Sweetchuck manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Malia covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Malia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sweetchuck on the ground.
Sweetchuck throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sweetchuck has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Sweetchuck is looking for the choke from the back position but Malia is controlling his hands well.
Malia is really stuck here.
Malia is working hard here to advance position.
Sweetchuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malia is covering up but some of the strikes from Sweetchuck are getting through and doing damage.
#T3##SUB2#
Sweetchuck is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Malia has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sweetchuck has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Malia taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sweetchuck doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Sweetchuck!
After winning the bout, Carl Sweetchuck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Malia misses with an uppercut.
Malia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malia slips a straight right by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Malia looks to land a left hand but Rishkinov moved out of range nicely.
Malia lands with a cross.
A jab from Malia misses.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Malia slips the punch.
Malia takes one to the side of the head.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Malia.
Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malia.
Malia takes one on the button.
Malia throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Iti Malia has been cut.
Rishkinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot that snaps Malia's head back.
Malia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Malia avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rishkinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rishkinov.
#T1#
Rishkinov blocks a body shot from Malia.
Malia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rishkinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Rishkinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Rishkinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rishkinov throws a strike but Malia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rishkinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malia is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rishkinov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rishkinov passes into half guard.
Rishkinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malia defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rishkinov lands a nice short elbow.
Rishkinov lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Malia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Malia dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov working Malia over with strikes.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Malia dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Malia is blocking nicely. #T3#
Rishkinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malia has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Malia is rocked!
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Malia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Rishkinov there.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rishkinov scores with a big shot! Malia's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Malia! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serhey Rishkinov!
A very excited looking Serhey Rishkinov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFA 11.04
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Malia circles away easily
and Malia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Malia misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Malia is out of range.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Malia throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malia swivels and escapes.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook but Malia avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Malia misses its intended target. #KD#
Malia lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Malia stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson 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.
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!
Malia moves out of range of the strikes.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Malia avoids it easily.#KD#
Malia sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malia is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?#T1#
Malia knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Malia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Malia picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iti Malia!
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Event:
IFA 23:03
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pelayo misses with an elbow over the top.
Malia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Pelayo has been cut.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malia lands an uppercut.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with some punches.
Pelayo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Malia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malia is working Pelayo over against the cage.
Pelayo has a couple of punches blocked by Malia.
Malia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malia scores with a shoulder strike.
Pelayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Malia lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Malia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malia blocks an elbow strike.
Pelayo has a couple of punches blocked by Malia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo.
Malia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelayo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pelayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malia's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malia.
Pelayo lands a right hand.
Malia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malia - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Malia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Malia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pelayo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Malia.
Pelayo is working Malia over against the cage.
Malia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo lands an uppercut.
Malia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo takes a shot to the head.
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malia lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Malia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelayo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malia tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pelayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Malia.
Malia pushes Pelayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malia misses with some punches.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Malia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelayos head.
Malia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malia can't find room to land a body shot as Pelayo controls the action.
Malia misses with some punches.
A short right from Malia on the inside.
Pelayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Iti Malia has been cut.
Pelayo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
#T4#
Malia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelayo throws an elbow but it misses.
Malia lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malia blocks an elbow strike.
Malia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelayo's elbow.
Malia lands a shoulder strike.
Pelayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malia misses with a body punch.
Pelayo scores with a shot to the side of Malia's head.
Pelayo misses with an elbow over the top.
Pelayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malia misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Malia walks into a straight right hand from Pelayo.#CL#
Pelayo clinches up with Malia and pushes him back against the cage.
Pelayo working aggressively here.
Malia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Malia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo.
Malia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Malia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malia throws a head punch that misses.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malia can't find room to land a body shot as Pelayo controls the action.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Malia has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Malia.
Malia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelayo's elbow.
Malia working aggressively here.
Pelayo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malia lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malia.
Pelayo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
Pelayo trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo prevents a body shot from Malia.
Malia tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelayo prevents a body shot from Malia.
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Malia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Malia.
Malia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short uppercut from Malia.
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelayo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pelayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelayos head.
Pelayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Malia tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Iti Malia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pelayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malia backwards. #T3#
Malia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Malia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Malia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelayo misses with an elbow strike.
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malia.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Malia.
Malia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malia pushes Pelayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Pelayo throws an elbow that misses.
Malia blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Malia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malia tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Malia.
A short right from Pelayo on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Malia lands a body punch.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malia.
A head punch on the inside from Pelayo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Malia fails to land.
Malia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pelayo throws a shot from downtown. Malia moves away and avoids it.
Malia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Pelayo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pelayo.
Pelayo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Pelayo clinches.
Pelayo misses with an elbow over the top.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Malia is leaning against Pelayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelayo prevents a body shot from Malia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malia.
Malia blocks the elbow strike.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo. #T1#
Malia scores with a shot to the side of Pelayo's head.
Nice body punch from Malia.
Malia misses with a punch to the body.
Malia blocks an elbow strike.
Pelayo lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malia.
Malia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pelayo misses with an elbow over the top.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo cracks Malia with a nice body shot.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelayo's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Malia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Malia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Malia gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malia has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
A short body shot lands from Malia as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malia tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malia throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malia.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malia blocking some punches.
Malia blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Malia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pelayo.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelayo takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Malia.
A right hook to the body lands for Malia.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Don Pelayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malia tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia misses with the head strike.
A short left from Pelayo.
Malia lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malia.
Malia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pelayo or not.
Malia prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Iti Malia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Pelayo.
Malia misses with a body punch.
Malia struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
Malia tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Malia blocks it.
Malia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelayo is leaning against Malia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelayo lands a left hand.
Malia misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iti Malia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malia 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iti Malia!
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Event:
IFA : 14:03
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Malia.
A jab from Malia finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
Malia scores with a decent looking hook.
Malia scores with a nice head shot.
Malia slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman walks into a jab.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malia counters with a huge left! Freeman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Malia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Freeman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Malia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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Event:
IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Malia jabs at Van Dijk's body.
Malia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Dijk scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Malia.
Malia falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Van Dijk counters with a head kick that drops Malia to the mat! Malia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Malia is rocked!
A big left from Malia misses.
Malia is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dijk finish him?
Malia drops his hands momentarily and Van Dijk needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Malia just on the top of the head. Malia drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Malia - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!
Virgil Van Dijk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Malia moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Malia misses its target.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Iti Malia has been cut.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malia lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Malia avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Malia gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Malia tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malia blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Malia counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malia checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?
Malia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Malia pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Malia can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Malia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whorely Alvarez.
Alvarez looks winded!
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Malia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Malia is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malia down to the mat. Malia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Malia counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Malia.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Malia closes the distance and clinches.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Malia.
Malia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malia scores with a shoulder strike.
Malia blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Iti Malia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Malia shrugs it off though. #T2#
Malia lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Malia saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Malia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Malia lands a shoulder strike.
Malia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvarez or not.
Malia lands a shot to the body.
Malia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Malia.
Malia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Malia.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Malia.
Malia misses with some punches.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Malia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malia misses with some punches.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.
Malia misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malia regains guard.
Malia pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malia continues to stall.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Malia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malia is keeping the position for now.
Malia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malia tries to get out of the position.
Malia keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Malia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Malia misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malia's brow.
Malia tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Malia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Malia prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iti Malia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malia misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malia blocks it with crossed arms.
Malia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Malia.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Malia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malia is defending well.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whorely Alvarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malia.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Malia.
Malia has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
#T1#
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia misses with some punches.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malia working aggressively here.
Alvarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malia blocks it with crossed arms.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez pushes Malia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malia.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Malia prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez. #T2#
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Malia.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Malia.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Malia swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malia tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Malia back against the cage.
Alvarez has Malia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Malia.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Iti Malia has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Malia scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
A shot in the inside from Malia.
Malia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malia misses with a body punch.
Alvarez tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malia prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Malia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malia prevents it.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Malia lands with a short shot to the head.
Malia managing to block the knees to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Malia controls the action.
Alvarez is trying to drag Malia to the mat but Malia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Malia.
Malia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Malia - that landed with a thud.
Malia misses with some punches.
Malia scores with a hook to the body.
Malia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malia cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Malia misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iti Malia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malia circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alvarez to the canvas! Alvarez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Malia keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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Event:
IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Kostic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malia misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kostic clinches up against the cage.
Kostic jumps guard but Malia stands there with Kostic around his waist. Kostic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Malia has him pressed against the cage.
Kostic keeps control of Malia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Malia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Malia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malia is trying to break the clinch but Kostic has him pressed against the cage.
Malia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malia is trying to push Kostic away but Kostic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic jumps guard but Malia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kostic jumps guard and drags Malia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kostic looking for a triangle here. Malia is fighting it but it looks tight! Kostic pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Malia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Stojan Kostic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Malia swings for the body but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iti Malia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malia just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Malia to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pelayo moves into the clinch successfully.
Malia lands with a short shot to the head.
Pelayo tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malia.
Pelayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo. #T1#
Malia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Malia blocks it.
Malia lands with a right to the head.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Malia breaks the clinch.
Malia lands a right hook to the body.
Pelayo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malia is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Malia misses with a straight right.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malia misses with an uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
Malia throws a lazy uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Malia looks to land a combination but Pelayo avoids it well. #T2#
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!
Malia missing with a left hand there. Pelayo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Malia lands.
Pelayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malia misses with a shot to the body
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malia throws a shot from downtown. Pelayo moves away and avoids it.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pelayo slips a jab and a cross from Malia.
Pelayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pelayo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malia misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Malia lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Malia breaks from the clinch.
Malia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malia looks to throw the jab but Pelayo is out of range.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Malia pushes him off.
Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malia.
Malia misses with an uppercut.
Pelayo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
Malia throws a body punch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Malia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pelayo moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Pelayo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malia counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and clinches.
Pelayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Malia.
Pelayo looking for a takedown.
Malia tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pelayo tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelayo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malia walks away with a smile on his face. Pelayo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Malia throws a lazy right hand but Pelayo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malia lands a slapping body shot.
Malia throws a poor cross that misses
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Malia throws out a loose jab but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelayo is looking for the big counter here.
Malia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Malia misses its intended target.
Malia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
Malia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pelayo under the eye.
Malia throws a poor cross that misses
and Pelayo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malia throws a lazy uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo ducks under a wild hook from Malia.
Pelayo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malia's corner calls for a 1-2. Malia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pelayo counters with a series of strikes. Malia will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelayo throws a right hand that Malia ducks under and follows up with a left that Malia also avoids with ease.#T1#
Malia misses with an uppercut.
Malia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelayo moves away.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malia rather than just go for the knockout.
Malia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pelayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malia.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malia moves away.
It looked like Malia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pelayo.
Malia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Malia misses the shot to the body.
As Malia backs off Pelayo throws a huge counter combo but Malia manages to avoid it all.
Pelayo defending well as Malia loads up on a big left hand.
Iti Malia is winning the standup battle so far.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malia thuds a left hand into Pelayo's body.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Malia misses the target.
Malia swinging wildly here.
Malia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malia throws a body punch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo slips under a jab from Malia.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelayo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pelayo connects with a body shot that sends Malia's belly button to the back.#T3#
Malia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pelayo circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Malia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Malia throws a series of punches but Pelayo avoids them all with ease.
Pelayo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malia doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
Malia prevents a body shot from Pelayo. #BC#
Malia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malia misses the shot to the body.
Pelayo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malia with a body shot.#CL2#
Pelayo clinches up with Malia and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Pelayo is trying to drag Malia to the mat but Malia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malia lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malia.
Dino Pelayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Malia tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Malia breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malia just misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Sloppy strikes from Malia. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malia scores with a hook.
Malia missing with a left hand there. Pelayo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pelayo dodges the punch combination from Malia.
Malia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelayo.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelayo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malia misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and clinches.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia lands a nice uppercut.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
#T1#
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Malia controls the action.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
A short uppercut from Pelayo. #TD2#
Pelayo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pelayo has Malia pulled in close to control his posture.
Pelayo trying to keep a closed guard but Malia is proving a slippery customer.
Pelayo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2##SUB2#
Malia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pelayo wants to hit a switch here but Malia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pelayo there!
Pelayo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pelayo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Pelayo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Malia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pelayo is looking to escape.
Pelayo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malia controlling the pace for now.
Pelayo tries to lock up and control but Malia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iti Malia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Pelayo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pelayo can't escape the position.
Pelayo keeps trying to improve his position.
Pelayo is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pelayo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iti Malia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iti Malia!
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrone shoots and misses
and Malia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrone shoots and misses
enabling Malia to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malia is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Petrone hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kostic throws a poor cross that misses
and Malia counters with a straight right hand.
Kostic misses with a hook.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Malia works the jab nicely.
Kostic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malia.
Stojan Kostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kostic drives through and clinches with Malia against the cage.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Kostic jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kostic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malia defends well.
Kostic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malia controls the pace.
Malia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Malia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostic pulls down on the head and he's put Malia to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Stojan Kostic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Malia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Malia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malia wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Malia circles away easily
and Malia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosco Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown #CL#
and Malia counters by moving into the clinch.
Malia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Malia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Malia.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malia prevents it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is trying to drag Malia to the mat but Malia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malia after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malia scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malia prevents it.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Malia. #T1#
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones looks winded!
Jones fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Malia.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malia lands a left hand.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malia lands a nice uppercut.
Malia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Malia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?
Malia lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Malia finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Malia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
Iti Malia is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Islander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malia looks to land a combination but Islander avoids it well.
Islander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Malia.
Malia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malia lands with a nice combination. Islander backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Xtreme Islander has been cut.
Islander is looking to clinch but Malia is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malia, as that shot connected.
Malia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Islander. Islander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Islander has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Islander drags the fight down to the ground.
Malia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Islander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Islander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malia controls the pace.#T1#
Islander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islander is looking to stand up but Malia isn't so interested in that idea.
Malia won't allow Islander to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Islander is trying to keep Malia in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malia stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malia, as that shot connected.
Islander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Islander tries to clinch up but Malia circles away and keeps his distance.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch but Malia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Islander tries to clinch there but Malia circles away.
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Islander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Islander closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malia throws a lazy right hand but Islander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Islander throws a hook but Malia avoids it easily.
Malia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Malia finds it's target.#T3#
Malia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islander.
A cross from Malia lands.
Malia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islander is looking to clinch.
Malia misses with a body shot.
Islander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Malia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Islander wants to clinch
and Malia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Islander defending well as Malia loads up on a big left hand.
Islander fails with the takedown.
Islander needs to keep his hands up - Malia had a free shot at his head there.
Malia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Islander had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Islander tries to clinch up
letting Malia counter with a right hand.
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!
Malia scores with a decent looking hook.
Malia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xtreme Islander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malia throws a hook but Islander avoids it easily.
Islander is looking to clinch but Malia is avoiding it.
Malia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Islander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Islander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malia swats away the attempt to clinch by Islander.
Malia takes a swing at Islander's ribcage but misses.
Islander wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malia throws a hook but Islander blocks it.
As Malia backs away, Islander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
Malia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Malia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malia takes a swing at Islander's ribcage but misses.
Islander throws a big counter combination but Malia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Islander ducks right into an uppercut from Malia.
Islander is looking to clinch but Malia is avoiding it.
Malia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malia thuds his right hand into Islander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iti Malia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Islander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malia.
Malia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islander.
Iti Malia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Islander tries to clinch up but Malia circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Malia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Islander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malia misses the shot to the body.
Islander is looking to clinch but Malia is avoiding it.
Islander slips a straight right by Malia.
Islander tries to clinch up but Malia circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Islander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Malia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Islander moves in looking to clinch but Malia pushes him off.
Malia misses with a hook.
It looked like Islander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malia.
Malia cracks a nice hook into Islander's ribs.
Malia works the jab nicely.
Islander is looking to clinch. #T3#
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Islander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islander moves out of range of the strikes.
Islander avoids the body shot from Malia.
Malia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Islander on the side of the head.
Malia just misses with a punch to the body.
Malia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malia misses with a body shot.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islander moves away.
Islander is looking to clinch but Malia is avoiding it.
Islander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Islander shoots in for a double leg but Malia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for Malia.
Islander tries to clinch there but Malia circles away.
Islander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malia unleashes a big counter combination but Islander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Islander closes the distance but Malia moves to the side
and Malia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Islander thinking.
Malia swings for the body but Islander moves out of range.
Malia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islander manages to avoid it.
Islander is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xtreme Islander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malia looks to throw the jab but Islander is out of range.
Jab by Malia.
Islander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xtreme Islander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Islander.
Islander tries to counter by clinching up but Malia breaks away and moves out of range.
Malia swats away the attempt to clinch by Islander.
Malia lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malia misses with an uppercut. Islander saw that one coming.
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Malia has knocked Islander down with a huge combo! Malia steps away and waves a wobbly Islander back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Islander is rocked!
Islander tries to clinch there but Malia circles away.
Oh Islander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Malia.
Malia drops Islander with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Islander! Malia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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Event:
ROTI-03
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Malia lands a really nice looking cross but Askcrew seems unphased.
No luck for Askcrew with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malia! But no joy.
Malia scores with a jab to the body.
Askcrew wants to clinch up but Malia keeps it at a distance.
Askcrew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malia circles away.
Malia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Askcrew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askcrew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malia's head.
Askcrew is looking to take a break and control but Malia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Askcrew seems to be looking for submissions.
Malia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askcrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Askcrew seems to be looking for submissions.
Malia is staying active underneath Askcrew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askcrew is pressing down on Malia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malia is holding on for now.
Askcrew wants to take a breather but Malia is having none of it.
Malia has his hands clasped together around Askcrew's back. He's all about the action.
Malia is not content to let Askcrew control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askcrew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malia's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askcrew misses with a lunging right hand
and Malia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Malia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askcrew is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Malia lands with a right to the head.
Malia lands an uppercut.
Askcrew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Askcrew backwards.
Askcrew jumps guard but Malia stands there with Askcrew around his waist. Askcrew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Askcrew wants to take the fight to the mat but Malia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Askcrew jumps guard but Malia stands there with Askcrew around his waist. Askcrew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malia misses with some punches.
Malia pushes Askcrew back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Malia.
Askcrew is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malia.
A short left from Malia.
Malia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malia.
A short body shot lands from Malia as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askcrew backwards.
Malia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askcrew backwards.
Malia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malia cracks Askcrew with a nice body shot.
Malia lands a shoulder strike.
Malia is leaning against Askcrew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malia lands a nice uppercut.
Askcrew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malia smiles and moves away.
Malia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Malia cracks Askcrew with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Askcrew to stand back up!
Malia drops Askcrew with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Askcrew! Malia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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