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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone misses with the combination.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone throws a series of strikes that have Ainsworth backpedaling.
Malone throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malone throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Malone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Malone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ainsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Wilfred Ainsworth has been cut.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #ROC#Malone is rocked!
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ainsworth has him pressed against the cage.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ainsworth finish him?
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 looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Ainsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Malone tries to break free but Ainsworth pushes him back against the cage.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Malone out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Ainsworth!
A relieved looking Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kikuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kikuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Kikuta misses with the combination.
Kikuta misses with a looping left.
And Malone counters with a quick kick to the body but Kikuta blocks it.
Kikuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Kikuta.
Kikuta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kikuta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kikuta throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Malone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kikuta.
Malone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
and Kikuta counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Malone! He's just covering up as Kikuta starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Kikuta!
Kotaro Kikuta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a low kick as Malone jumps back.
Chontamenti lands a jab.
Chontamenti throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Malone counters with a nice body kick.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chontamenti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chontamenti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malone's head.#ROC#Malone is rocked!
Chontamenti lands a slapping body shot.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Chontamenti finish him?
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!
Chontamenti lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Malone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chontamenti dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bhishma Chontamenti thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 16
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Malone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
Good standup being displayed there by Kane as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Malone.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
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!
Kane throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.#CL#
Kane rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malone - that will leave a mark!
Malone connects with a solid leg kick.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kane takes a step back to recover.
Malone cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malone lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Malone looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Malone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malone - the referee stops the clock and Kane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malone. Kane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
A quick step to the side and Kane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kane misses the body punch
and Malone counters with a good low kick that Kane was not able to check.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malone throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Malone delivers a nice body kick.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malone lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mitch Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malone scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Malone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malone misses with a jab to the body
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Malone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malone connects with a right hand. Kane shakes it off.
Malone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kane misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Malone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone misses with a hook to the body
and Kane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malone takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Malone 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#
Kane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kane avoids the body shot from Malone.
Malone with a jab.
Malone lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malone throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Malone. #T1#
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone thuds a left hand into Kane's body.
Malone thows a leg kick but Kane checks it
letting Kane counter with a right hand. #ROC#Malone is rocked!
Malone connects with a body shot that sends Kane's belly button to the back.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kane throws a combination that misses
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Kane's head back.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Malone keeps Kane at a distance using the push kick.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kane at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane misses with a left hand
and Malone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Malone lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Malone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone avoids the body shot from Kane.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Malone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like George Kane has been cut.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Malone scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
Malone lands a front kick.
Donk. Kane catches Malone right on the button with a cross.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Malone.
Malone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Kane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Malone lands with a good body shot.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.
Malone scores with a kick to the body.
Malone misses with a body shot
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malone thuds his shin into the meat of Kane's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Malone.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Kane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Kane throws a counter high kick but Malone was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malone connects with a single shot there.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a front kick that sends Kane stumbling back into the cage.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Malone motions for Kane to come forward. Malone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kane! Malone dives in looking to finish! Kane is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Malone!
A victorious Mitch Malone 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:
Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Glanton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Glanton backs away, Malone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Glanton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Glanton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Glanton's head but Glanton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone throws the left hand but Glanton avoids the punch easily.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Malone with a nice calf kick.
Glanton takes one on the button.
Malone throws a low kick but Glanton avoids it.
Glanton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Glanton cracks Malone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glanton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Glanton.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glanton's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Glanton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone slips a straight right by Glanton.#T1#
A left lands for Glanton.
Glanton throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Glanton.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glanton just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Malone looks for the body kick but Glanton saw that one coming.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Glanton.
It appears Malone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Glanton takes a step back to recover.
Malone lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malone.
Glanton connects with the punch.#KD#
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Glanton tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Glanton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Luke Glanton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Malone tests Glanton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Glanton is rocked!
Malone throws a pinpoint strike between Glanton's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Glanton crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Malone scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Malone!
Our winner, Mitch Malone, 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:
Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Murska moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Murska lands with a right to the head.
Murska working aggressively here.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murska working aggressively here.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Malone wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murska moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a head kick but Murska moves out of range.
#T1#
Murska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye.
Malone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Murska.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Malone is rocked!#CL#
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Malone misses with some punches.
Murska digs a right hand into Malone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malone's gas tank.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Murska misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murska misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murska lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Malone to his knees! Murska keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murska!
After winning the bout, Ispa Murska 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:
Checkmate Contenders 6
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Oni tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone slips a jab from Oni.
Malone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Oni blocks it well.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Oni is wise to it.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Oni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oni throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Nice cross by Oni.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone moves away from the strike by Oni.
Oni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Malone.
A shot to the liver by Malone. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oni takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the body from Oni misses
and Malone counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Malone rushes Oni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oni prevents a body shot from Malone.
Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
Oni wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
#BC#
Oni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Abayomrunkoje Oni has been cut.
Malone lands with a nice body kick.
Oni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Oni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oni!
Oni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.#T2#
Malone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Oni is just out of range.
Oni connects with a body shot.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oni throws out the jab.
Malone flicks out a counter leg kick but Oni steps away.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malone has time to react.
Malone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oni lands a nice shot that snaps Malone's head back.
Oni lands a jab to the head.
Oni misses with a looping left.
And Malone responds with a good body kick, but Oni manages to step out the way in time.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Oni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Oni staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Oni misses the target.
Oni lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Malone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Malone clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Malone.
Oni trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oni backwards.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Oni to work.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Oni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Oni is rocked!
Oni drops his hands for a split second and Malone immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Oni face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Malone follows up with a right hand that knocks Oni into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mitch Malone!
Mitch Malone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target.
Malone throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Malone.
Unknown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malone finds it's way round the side to connect with Unknown's head.
Unknown throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Malone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malone.
Unknown throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Malone misses.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Malone didn't see that one coming.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malone throws a combination that misses
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Malone throws a big counter head kick but Unknown avoids it with no problem.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown is looking to counter punch.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malone works Unknown's body with a nice hook.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Malone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Unknown counter with a right hand. #T2#
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Unknown misses.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone lands a front kick.
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 swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Unknown moves into the clinch.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Unknown jumps guard.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Unknown.#SUB#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Unknown has his feet on Malone's thighs here. He's pushed Malone off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Malone screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Manco Unknown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Malone clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonder.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Wonder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Wonder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wonder working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Wonder prevents a body shot from Malone.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Wonder can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Wonder struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Malone blocks a body shot from Wonder. #T1#
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone pushes Wonder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wonder as the two fighters clinch.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone cracks Wonder with a nice body shot.
Wonder struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Malone presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Wonder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.#T2#
Wonder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Wonder counters by clinching up.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Wonder lands a left hand.
Wonder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonder.
Malone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wonder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malone can turn it around.
Wonder blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone blocking some punches.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Malone blocking some punches.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wonder tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Wonder back against the cage.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wonder.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #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!
Malone presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Malone.
A short right from Malone.
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wonder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonder scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Malone lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Wonder wants a takedown but no success here.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitch Malone will probably get the nod.
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#
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Wonder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonder walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like One Wonder has been cut.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Wonder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malone digs a good body shot into Wonder's ribs.
Malone misses with a hook
and Wonder counters with a straight right hand.
Wonder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wonder's knee momentarily.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wonder.
Wonder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Wonder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder. #T1#
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Wonder works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
A short right from Malone.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
Wonder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
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 tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
One Wonder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Wonder.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
Wonder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
#T3#
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonder's elbow.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone misses with some punches.
Malone lands an uppercut.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malone.
Malone working aggressively here.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Nice body punch from Malone - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Malone digs a right hand underneath Wonder's ribcage. Wonder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone pushes Wonder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitch Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on One Wonder'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#
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wonder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wonder rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Malone has knocked Wonder down with a huge combo! Malone steps away and waves a wobbly Wonder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Wonder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Malone cracks Wonder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wonder to stand back up!
Oh Wonder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wonder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malone swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wonder's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Malone!
Mitch Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Filth swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Filth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth avoids the body shot from Malone.
Filth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Mitch Malone has been cut.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filth jabs at Malone's body.
A big left from Filth misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Filth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Filth misses the jab.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone thuds his right hand into Filth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malone.#T1#
Filth slips a straight right by Malone.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filth defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Obama Filth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malone to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Filth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Filth loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Malone.
Malone moves out of range as Filth strikes.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filth doesn't seem phased though.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
Malone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malone slips under a jab.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone throws out a powerful jab.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filth staying out of range there.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Filth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Filth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone staying out of range there.
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Filth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Filth swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filth avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Filth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Malone tries to get set, Filth tries to push him back and clinch up but Malone manages to avoid the attempt.
A cross from Malone lands.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Filth ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
A cross from Malone lands.
Filth scores with a decent looking hook.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Filth connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth takes one on the button.
Malone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone slips a straight right by Filth.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Malone connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Filth is rocked!
Filth is aggressively charging in as Malone backs up avoiding any damage. Malone tosses out a jab and Filth runs right into it face first! Filth is out cold! Malone dropped down on all fours and is barking in Filth's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Malone!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Malone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takenaka manages to avoid it.
Takenaka works over Malone's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mitch Malone has been cut.
Malone cracks Takenaka with a good jab.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Takenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takenaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takenaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malone misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Takenaka misses its target.
Takenaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Takenaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Takenaka tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takenaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takenaka misses with a body shot.
Takenaka misses the shot to the body.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Takenaka is out of range.
Takenaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takenaka throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Malone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Takenaka moves away from the strike by Malone.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takenaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takenaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takenaka loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Takenaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka misses with a right hand
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Takenaka is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Takenaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takenaka takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Takenaka is out of range.
Takenaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takenaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takenaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Malone pushes Takenaka off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Takenaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takenaka scores with a body shot.
Malone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takenaka will feel that in the morning.
Malone slips a jab from Takenaka.
A shot to the body from Takenaka misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Takenaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Takenaka is just out of range.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Takenaka saw that one coming.
Takenaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takenaka. Takenaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takenaka takes a step back to recover.
Takenaka is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Takenaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Takenaka is rocked!
Malone misses with a wild combination.
Oh Takenaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takenaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takenaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Takenaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takenaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone connects with a looping right hand.
#KD2#
Malone drops Takenaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takenaka looks back up at him and smiles so Malone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T4#
Takenaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takenaka.
Takenaka takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Takenaka misses.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takenaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Malone tenderised Takenaka's leg. Takenaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takenaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takenaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Takenaka attempts a counter takedown but Malone avoids it well and moves away.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takenaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Takenaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Takenaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takenaka.
Jab by Takenaka.
Takenaka misses with a hook to the body
and Malone counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone catches Takenaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takenaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Takenaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Malone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takenaka at a distance.
#T1#
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Takenaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Takenaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Takenaka is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably.
Malone is controlling Takenaka's trapped leg to prevent Takenaka from advancing to side control.#T2#
Takenaka trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takenaka seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Takenaka seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Malone makes his way to full guard, as Takenaka worked for a kimura.
#T3#
Takenaka forces his way into half guard.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Takenaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Takenaka is controlling him
#SUB#
Takenaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takenaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roku Takenaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Takenaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malone is just riding it out for now. Takenaka eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roku Takenaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Malone.
Malone stuffs the takedown.
Malone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malone throws a series of punches but Takenaka avoids them all with ease.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takenaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malone - the referee stops the clock and Takenaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malone. Takenaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takenaka throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Malone throws out a counter right but Takenaka avoids it with no problem.
Takenaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitch Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takenaka backs up against the cage.
#KD2#
Malone lands a left and a right that send Takenaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Malone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Malone ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Takenaka clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Malone!
A relieved looking Mitch Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone dodges the punch combination from Fujiwara.
Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiwara's head back.
Fujiwara tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Malone dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
Malone connects with a body shot that sends Fujiwara's belly button to the back.
Malone tests Fujiwara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fujiwara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Fujiwara is rocked!
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the body
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Fujiwara 's knee.
Oh Fujiwara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone drops Fujiwara with a straight right hand, right on the button! Malone follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Malone!
An out of breath Mitch Malone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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