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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Malina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Job.
Malina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Malina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Job uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Malina shows good takedown defense.
Job doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Malina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Job has his feet on Malina's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malina slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Job closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malina did well to prevent Job getting side control.
Malina is trying to control but can't.
Malina trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Job manages to pass to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Job looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Malina slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Job content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Job prevents Malina from improving his position.#SUB2#
Malina looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Job pushes past his half guard into mount!
Malina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Job controlling the position easily from mount.
Malina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Malina wants to control but Job is having none of it.
Job controlling the pace for now.
Malina is working to get back to half guard.
Job scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malina?
#T3#
Malina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Job content just to control the position here.
Malina is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malina slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Job scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Job stalling.
Malina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Job is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform us that Malina has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Job is sitting in close to Malina's body. Malina has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Job is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Job is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Malina.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zenek Malina!
Zenek Malina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Malina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phommathep throws a hook but Malina blocks it.
Phommathep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phommathep wants it to stay on the feet.
Malina tries to work over Phommathep's front leg with a kick but Phommathep checks it.
Malina throws a leg kick but Phommathep checks it.
A big left from Phommathep misses. #CL#
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Phommathep manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a triangle but Malina pushes his legs off easily.
Phommathep looking for a sweep. Not yet Phommathep, not yet.
Malina pushing down on Phommathep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malina slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina trying to control the action but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Malina wants to work for an arm triangle but Phommathep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phommathep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malina trying to pass the guard but Phommathep defending well.
Malina is looking to take a break and control but Phommathep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malina wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malina is pressing down on Phommathep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phommathep is holding on for now.
Phommathep is trying to get back to full guard.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Malina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Malina from controlling successfully.
Malina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Malina content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malina defends well.
Malina looking to pass the guard.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Malina from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phommathep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phommathep wants to control but Malina passes easily into half guard.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Malina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Malina seems content to control.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malina stopping the sweep attempt from Phommathep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phommathep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Malina defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vanna Phommathep will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Malina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malina is trying to control. Phommathep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep. Malina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Malina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zenek Malina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phommathep tries to get to full guard but Malina has control of the leg.
Malina tries to pass to full mount but Phommathep defends it.
Phommathep is looking to get back to full guard here but Malina has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Phommathep manages to get back to half guard.
Malina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phommathep is looking to get to half guard.
Phommathep blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malina jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phommathep manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Malina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phommathep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Phommathep is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Phommathep gets back to full guard.
Malina won't allow Phommathep to sweep him here.
Malina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malina forces his way into half guard.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phommathep trying to control the position.
Phommathep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malina tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
Malina trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Malina postures up.
#SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malina passes into half guard.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phommathep knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malina controlling the action here.
Malina is trying to control. Phommathep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phommathep wants to improve his position but Malina is controlling well.
Malina is just content to waste time from the top position. Phommathep takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malina wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving.
Phommathep tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Malina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malina has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Malina passes Phommathep's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phommathep wants to control but Malina is keeping busy.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina wants to control but Phommathep is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenek Malina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but Malina breaks away and moves out of range.
Phommathep checks a low kick from Malina.
Malina throws a leg kick that misses.
Malina ducks under a wild hook from Phommathep.
Malina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Malina gets tackled into the cage by Phommathep. Phommathep maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina tries to pull guard but Phommathep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Malina pulls guard. #SUB2#
Malina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phommathep defends well.#T1#
Phommathep tries to free his leg and advance position but Malina is retaining full guard.
Phommathep pushes down on Malina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malina is trying to control but can't.
Malina wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phommathep in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malina wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malina gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phommathep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malina keeping full guard, as Phommathep tries to pass.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phommathep is looking to take a break and control but Malina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malina is trying to improve his position.
Malina wants to control but Phommathep postures up.#T3#
Phommathep moves into full mount!
Malina is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Phommathep working for a guillotine from mount but Malina is in no mood to give up.
Malina is desperately trying to improve his position but Phommathep has a good base and remains in mount.
Malina stops Phommathep from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Phommathep looking to control but Malina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phommathep thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Phommathep swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malina is now in Phommathep's guard. A big mistake from Phommathep there, giving up the dominant position!
Phommathep wants to improve his position but instead Malina has moved into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina trying to mount his opponent but Phommathep defends it.
Malina passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phommathep taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malina can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phommathep is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zenek Malina.
I think Malina has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zenek Malina!
An out of breath Zenek Malina 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:
Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
No Bahamas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and No Bahamas duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Zenek Malina has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malina is trying to pull guard but No Bahamas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
No Bahamas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No Bahamas pushes Malina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for No Bahamas.
Malina tries to pull guard but No Bahamas won't allow it.
Malina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with No Bahamas's elbow.
Malina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as No Bahamas walks away with a smile on his face. Malina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Malina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No Bahamas misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from No Bahamas. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
No Bahamas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malina, pushing him back against the cage.
Malina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from No Bahamas.
No Bahamas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by No Bahamas.
No Bahamas scores with a hook to the body.
No Bahamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malinas head.
Malina is trying to pull guard but No Bahamas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malina is trying to pull guard but No Bahamas has him pressed against the cage.
Malina tries to pull guard but No Bahamas won't allow it.
Malina is breathing heavily.#T1#
Malina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, No Bahamas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from No Bahamas on the inside.
No Bahamas lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from No Bahamas.
No Bahamas cracks Malina with a nice body shot.
No Bahamas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malina backwards.
No Bahamas lands with a short shot to the head.
No Bahamas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
No Bahamas scores with a shoulder strike.
Malina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
No Bahamas lands with a short shot to the head.
No Bahamas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
No Bahamas is working Malina over against the cage.
No Bahamas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
No Bahamas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malina backwards.
No Bahamas is working Malina over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from No Bahamas.
A right hand to the body from No Bahamas.
A hook to the body from No Bahamas.
#T2#
No Bahamas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from No Bahamas - that landed with a thud.
No Bahamas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by No Bahamas.
No Bahamas cracks Malina with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from No Bahamas - that landed with a thud.
No Bahamas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malina backwards.
A hook to the body from No Bahamas.
A short right from No Bahamas.
No Bahamas cracks Malina with a nice body shot.
No Bahamas lands a body punch.
Good body shot from No Bahamas.
No Bahamas digs a right hand underneath Malina's ribcage. Malina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
No Bahamas lands a body shot.
No Bahamas lands a body punch.
No Bahamas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from No Bahamas.
No Bahamas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malina backwards.
No Bahamas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
No Bahamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malinas head. #T3#
No Bahamas lands a hook that snaps the head of Malina backwards.
No Bahamas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
No Bahamas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malina or not.
No Bahamas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
No Bahamas is leaning against Malina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
No Bahamas lands a body shot.
No Bahamas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
No Bahamas digs a right hand underneath Malina's ribcage. Malina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
No Bahamas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
No Bahamas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Malina is rocked!
No Bahamas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malina backwards.
Oh Malina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No Bahamas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
No Bahamas scores with a nice hook 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!
No Bahamas lands with a short shot to the head.
No Bahamas lands with a light punch inside.
No Bahamas lands a body punch.
No Bahamas lands a left hand.
No Bahamas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Malina with a big uppercut! Malina tries to clinch up but No Bahamas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Malina to the mat! Malina covers up and No Bahamas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy No Bahamas! |
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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Malina darts in looking for a takedown but Balestrin gets double underhooks and turns Malina into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Balestrin misses.#BC2#
Balestrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malina shoots for a takedown but Balestrin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balestrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balestrin throws out a loose jab but Malina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balestrin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malina goes for a double leg but Balestrin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balestrin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Malina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balestrin walks away with a smile on his face. Malina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balestrin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balestrin misses the jab.#T1#
Malina slips a straight right by Balestrin.
Malina tries for a takedown but Balestrin circles away easily
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balestrin.
Malina fails with a takedown attempt.
Balestrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malina tries for a takedown but Balestrin circles away easily
and Balestrin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malina thinking. #T2##TD#
Malina decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Malina is controlling the pace.
Malina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balestrin!
Balestrin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balestrin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balestrin wants to control but Malina is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Malina with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balestrin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Malina looking to isolate an arm here. Balestrin doesn't see it coming and as Malina extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Malina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zenek Malina!
A victorious Zenek Malina 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:
Highland 27
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Malina slips a jab from Jay.
Malina shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Malina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Zenek Malina has been cut.
Jay tests Malina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malina moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Jay's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Malina slips the punch.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##TD#
Malina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jay is looking to get back to is feet but Malina passes into side control.
#SUB#
Malina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Malina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jay tries to buck Malina off but Malina is having none of it.#SUB#
Malina is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jay looks calm but he's in trouble here. Malina gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jay is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Malina lets go of the hold and Jay can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zenek Malina!
During a confident post fight interview, Zenek Malina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Malina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malina.
Malina changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Malina shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Malina pushes his legs off easily.
Malina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Malina defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Malina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Big Island Fitness inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malina stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malina defends well.
Malina wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malina slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Malina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malina sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Malina is working for a submission of some sort.
Malina sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Malina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malina wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Malina passes to side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Malina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malina.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malina. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malina trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Malina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malina trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB#
Malina is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Malina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenek Malina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malina ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#TD#
Malina gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Malina trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Malina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malina is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malina frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie has given up his back here. Will Malina look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Malina trying to control.#SUB#
Malina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Malina struggling to land strikes to the head as Gracie covers up. #SUB#
Malina is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Malina's arms.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Malina is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Malina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Malina is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Malina is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Zenek Malina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie breaks Malina's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Malina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Malina keeps moving. #SUB#
Malina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB#
Malina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malina keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Malina has wrist control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Malina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenek Malina dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Malina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Zenek Malina has been cut.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Malina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Malina avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Malina's shoulder, as Malina tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Malina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Malina to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T1#
Malina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Malina pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Malina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malina looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malina passes to full mount!
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Malina has taken his back - oops!
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T2##SUB#
Malina working for the choke. #SUB#
Malina is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Malina trying to control momentarily.
Malina has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malina's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control but Malina is working from the bottom.
Zenek Malina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malina pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Malina's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rory Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Malina keeps moving.
Malina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control but Malina is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie pushes down on Malina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malina gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zenek Malina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malina, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zenek Malina!
Zenek Malina 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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