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Event:
Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Malig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bernier 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malig looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bernier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malig passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig trying to mount his opponent but Bernier defends it. #T1#
Bernier is trying to get back to full guard.
Malig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Malig tries to control but Bernier wriggling away.
Bernier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bernier prevents Malig from taking his back.#T2#
Bernier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bernier wants to improve his position but Malig is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernier looking for submissions off his back.
Malig wants to take a breather but Bernier is having none of it. #SUB2#
Malig wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bernier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malig passes into side control!
Bernier tries to buck Malig off but Malig is having none of it.#T3#
Malig controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Malig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bernier tries to bench press Malig off him but Malig keeps the position.
Malig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernier keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Bernier is not content to let Malig control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Malig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bernier tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Malig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Malig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bernier did well to prevent Malig getting side control.
Bernier wants to get back to full guard.
Malig tries to pass to full mount but Bernier defends it.
Bernier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier wants to control but Malig is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Malig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernier defends it well.
Malig is pressing down on Bernier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernier is holding on for now. #T1#
Bernier wants to get back to full guard but Malig has mounted him!#SUB2#
Malig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bernier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bernier and Malig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Malig controls the position.
Bernier is trying to improve his position.
Malig trying to control the position but Bernier is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Malig tries for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Bernier tries to bench press Malig off him but Malig keeps the position.
Bernier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malig.#SUB2#
Bernier stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Malig has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bernier manages to get his head free but now Malig has transitioned to an armbar! Bernier grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Malig! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Malig!
A relieved looking Morgan Malig 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:
Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Malig looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malig lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malig.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Malig just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Malig throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Malig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Malig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Malig misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Malig #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malig won't be happy with that.
Murphy wants to stand but Malig has his arm trapped.
Malig wants to control but Murphy postures up.#T1#
Murphy wants to stand but Malig has his arm trapped.
Malig struggling a bit here.
Malig tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Malig had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Malig.
Jab from Malig.
Malig lands with a right hand.
Malig swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Malig had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malig holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
Malig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malig controlling Murphy's posture. #SUB#
Malig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy wants to stand but Malig has his arm trapped. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy working away.
Malig tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Malig sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Malig lands a nice shot to the body.
Malig misses with a straight right.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Malig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malig throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Malig fights it but they end up in guard.
Malig trying to control the position.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Malig had control of the position.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Malig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malig working a defensive guard but Murphy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Malig can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malig isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malig struggling a bit here.
Murphy wants to stand but Malig is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malig thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malig has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Malig has an active guard here but Murphy has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Malig is positioning himself well to prevent Murphy advancing to mount.
Murphy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malig. #SUB#
Malig looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malig misses the shot to the body.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Malig misses with a body shot.
Morgan Malig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Malig misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
A slow jab from Malig misses its intended target.
Malig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig misses with an uppercut.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Morgan Malig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Malig.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy checks a low kick from Malig.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malig looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Malig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malig misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Malig fights it but they end up in guard.
Malig pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy postures up.
#T1#
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malig's guard.
Malig wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malig trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malig throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Seamus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan Malig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malig misses with a wild body shot.
Malig is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Malig. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Malig tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malig misses the body punch #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Malig is trying to get back to half guard.
Malig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Malig wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Malig is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Malig tries a head kick but it misses.
Malig throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Malig didn't expect that.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malig's guard.#SUB#
Malig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Malig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy! |
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Event:
Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Lamez avoids the body shot from Malig.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Malig ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Lamez gets a clinch.
Lamez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Lamez pulls guard successfully.
Malig stays in close to Lamez's body and controls the position.
Malig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Malig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lamez is controlling Malig's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malig. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamez swivels and escapes.
Lamez connects with a nice looking jab.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malig.
A bone on bone clash there as Lamez blocks the leg kick.
Malig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez looks to score with a jab to the body but Malig is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Malig misses the target.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Malig forces Lamez back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Malig decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez pushing down on Malig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lamez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lamez in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Lamez seems to be working for a kimura but Malig defends the submission attempt.
Lamez wants to control but Malig is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lamez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malig is just riding it out for now. Lamez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lamez is looking for a kimura but Malig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lamez to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Malig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Malig isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lamez stacks Malig on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lamez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Lamez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Malig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Malig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malig in particular looking to stall.
Lamez tries to roll over but Malig keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malig is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez manages to get to full guard.
Malig wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morgan Malig has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Malig working for a triangle but Lamez defends it easily.
Lamez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Malig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamez is fighting to break Malig's control of his arms but Malig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Malig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malig defends it easily.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Malig from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamez trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malig takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Malig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamez misses with a body punch
enabling Malig to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lamez rather than just go for the knockout.
Malig misses with a hook to the body
and Lamez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malig misses with a hook.
Lamez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malig.
Lamez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Malig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Lamez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Malig misses the shot to the body.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Malig has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Malig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lamez uses from the top position.
Malig 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lamez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Lamez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malig is keeping the position for now.
Lamez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamez tries to free his leg and advance position but Malig is retaining full guard.
Lamez passes Malig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lamez is looking to stall here but Malig recovers full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Malig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamez.
Malig being controlled here, momentarily.
Lamez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Malig takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Malig.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Malig shakes it off.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Malig.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez tries to counter by clinching up but Malig breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamez. Malig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malig misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Malig clinches up with Lamez and pushes him back against the cage.
Malig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malig to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lamez pulls guard successfully.
Lamez is controlling Malig's posture.
Lamez is trying to keep Malig in close.
#T4#
Malig stopping the sweep attempt from Lamez.
Malig trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Malig won't allow Lamez to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig pushes down on Lamez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamez is controlling Malig's trapped leg to prevent Malig from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scottie Lamez.
I think Lamez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scottie Lamez!
A very excited looking Scottie Lamez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Malig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCallen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCallen throws a jab when Malig was well out of range.
Malig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCallen defends it well.
Nice body punch from McCallen.
McCallen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malig. Malig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by McCallen. Beautiful body shot.
Malig throws a lazy body kick
letting McCallen counter with a right hand.
McCallen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malig.
Malig is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCallen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCallen looks to land a left hand but Malig moved out of range nicely.
McCallen swings for the body but Malig moves out of range.
Malig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCallen defends it well.
Malig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCallen's waist but McCallen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malig off to one side.
A cross from McCallen lands.
McCallen misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Malig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCallen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malig wants to control from the top but McCallen keeps moving.
McCallen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but McCallen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malig content to stall in guard here.
McCallen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malig trying to control the position from guard on top but McCallen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCallen can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCallen is looking for a sweep.
Malig wants to control but McCallen is keeping him busy.
McCallen prevents Malig from moving into mount.
McCallen is not content to let Malig control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malig is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCallen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCallen can't do much from the bottom here.
McCallen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malig on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Malig tries for a kimura but McCallen is defending well.
McCallen is looking to regain half guard here but Malig keeps moving and retains side control.
Malig trying to control the position but McCallen is working away.
Malig tries to move to mount but McCallen blocks the move with his legs.
Malig wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallen keeps working. #SUB2#
Malig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
McCallen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Malig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCallen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCallen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Malig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morgan Malig will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCallen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCallen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCallen takes a swing at Malig's ribcage but misses.
Malig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCallen lands with a hook. Malig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCallen.
McCallen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCallen thuds his right hand into Malig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trevor McCallen is winning the standup battle so far.
Malig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCallen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig walks into a straight right hand from McCallen.
Malig misses with an uppercut.
McCallen misses with a looping left.
Malig moves out of range as McCallen strikes.
Malig staying out of range there.#T1#
McCallen throws a lazy right hand but Malig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malig misses with a left hand
and McCallen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCallen staying out of range there.
McCallen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malig moves away.
Malig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Malig tries to counter it with a takedown but McCallen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
McCallen gets caught flat footed, as Malig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Malig wants to control from the top but McCallen keeps moving.
McCallen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malig controls the pace.
Malig slips nicely into half guard.
Malig works his way into full mount! #T2#
McCallen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
McCallen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malig. #SUB2#
Malig is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCallen is surviving well by controlling Malig's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malig trying to control but McCallen is having none of it.
McCallen is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Malig wants to finish this one by submission but McCallen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Malig.
McCallen is desperately trying to improve his position but Malig has a good base and remains in mount.
Malig trying to control but McCallen is having none of it.
McCallen is trying to escape the mount.
Morgan Malig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malig trying to control but McCallen is having none of it.
McCallen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Malig looking for a guillotine from mount but McCallen is having none of it.
McCallen tries to improve his position but instead Malig has taken his back!
Malig trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
McCallen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malig gets his way!
#SUB2#
Malig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Malig sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McCallen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morgan Malig!
An out of breath Morgan Malig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Trevor McCallen had this to say: 'Well Done Jason, good luck rest of the tournament.'. |
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Event:
Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Clavet ducks under a wild hook from Malig.
Clavet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Clavet.#TD2#
Clavet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clavet trying to control from half guard but Malig is working away.
Clavet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malig is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig trying to control from the bottom.
Malig controlling the position well.
Malig'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.#T1##SUB2#
Clavet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clavet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clavet is looking to take a break and control but Malig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malig controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavet is trying to control the action in half guard but Malig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malig.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clavet trying to control the position from guard on top but Malig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavet looking to sit in guard and control but Malig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Malig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malig is pushing down on Clavet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clavet is fighting to maintain full guard but Malig has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Malig is looking for a kimura here.
Malig not doing much here.
#T3##SUB#
Clavet is defending against the submission attempts here by Malig.
Malig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Malig is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Clavet as he works his way to full guard.
Clavet looking to control.
Malig won't allow Clavet to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clavet's guard.
Malig uses his free foot to push down on Clavet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clavet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Malig dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Malig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clavet wants to get back to his feet but Malig is dominant here and he's now got Clavet's back!
Malig controls the position.
Malig is hanging on to Clavet's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Malig has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Clavet! Can he survive? No! He's out! Malig gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morgan Malig!
Morgan Malig 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 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Malig needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Malig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sims misses the jab.
Malig feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Malig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donk. Sims catches Malig right on the button with a cross.
Sims misses with a hook
#TD#
and Malig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Sims tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Malig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sims manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Sims prevents Malig from improving his position.
Sims tries to stand and escape but Malig is controlling the position.
Malig wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
Sims is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malig is doing well to control the position and prevent Sims from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Malig looking for submissions off his back.
Sims is thwarting Malig's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims tries to stand but can't do so whilst Malig controls his leg.
Malig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU2#
Sims decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sims scores with a hook.
Sims has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sims cracks Malig with an open hand slap.
Malig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sims works the jab nicely.
Malig throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
Sims swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A jab from Malig misses.
Malig wants to slow Sims down by chopping away at his legs.
Malig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malig looks to land a body kick but Sims moved away.
A nice side step and Sims releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sims cracks Malig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malig swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sims counter with a right hand.
Malig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sims to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Sims is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malig's half guard.
Malig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malig controlling the position for now.
Sims tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Malig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sims is working away from the top position though.#T4##SU2#
Sims decides to return to a standing position.
Malig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sims might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims misses with a hook
#TD#
and Malig counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malig has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Malig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sims uses from the top position.
Sims being controlled here momentarily.
Sims is looking to stand up but Malig won't let him.
Malig is pulling down on Sims's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sims connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malig's hands.
Sims is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sims looks to score with a jab to the body but Malig is just out of range.
Malig attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.
Sims throws a body shot but no joy.
Malig attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Sims looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malig managing to control the position.
Malig has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig has control of Sims's left arm, preventing Sims from doing any damage.
Malig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Malig pulls Sims in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims wants to stand but Malig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malig holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sims with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sims throws a combination. Malig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sims lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Sims misses #TD#
and Malig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims pushes Malig off looking to stand but Malig dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Malig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sims won't allow Malig to pass to mount.
Sims trying to control here.
Malig trying to control the pace. #T3#
Malig is thwarting Sims's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Malig gets a takedown into half guard.
Malig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Malig wants to pass to mount but Sims is defending the position. #SUB#
Malig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sims is just riding it out for now. Malig eventually gives up the hold.
Sims trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Malig manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Malig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Malig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sims is out of range.
Sims looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Sims there.
Sims lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Sims looking to score a takedown here. Malig is defending well but Sims drives through and ends up in Malig's guard.
Sims wants to stand but Malig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malig trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Malig looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Sims.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sims.
Sims lands a jab-cross combination.
Sims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Malig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sims misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Malig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Malig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malig moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan Malig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sims is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sims can't escape the position.
Malig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Sims avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malig.
#SUB#
Malig has hold of Sims's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sims manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malig controlling the position easily from mount.
Vudu Sims is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malig unloads with some shots from mount but Sims bucks and avoids them well.
Sims wants to hold on but Malig pushes him away.#SUB#
Malig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sims is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sims and Malig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Malig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vudu Sims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sims winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vudu Sims!
A very excited looking Vudu Sims made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Morgan Malig spoke after the fight, saying 'Good luck the rest of the Tournament Thibs!'. |
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Event:
Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Malig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fuhn - the referee stops the clock and Malig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fuhn. Malig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malig looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuhn is just out of range.
Fuhn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malig moves away.
Fuhn tries to clinch up.
Fuhn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuhn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Malig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malig.
Malig is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Malig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fuhn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malig on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Malig slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Fuhn looking for submissions off his back.
Malig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Malig has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fuhn defend it? Malig steps over the head and cranks it - Fuhn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Malig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Malig!
Morgan Malig thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Malig up against the cage.
Malig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Malig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thibodeaux uses from the top position.
Thibodeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Malig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Malig is looking for a triangle here but Thibodeaux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Malig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Malig tries to buck Thibodeaux off but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Malig is trying to escape the position but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Malig is looking for a sweep.
Malig manages to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malig is controlling Thibodeaux's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thibodeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malig working a defensive guard here.
Thibodeaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux tests Malig's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Thibodeaux clobbers Malig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Malig against the cage.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malig backwards.
Thibodeaux presses Malig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thibodeaux's coach down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thibodeaux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thibodeaux gets through Malig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Malig is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
#BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Malig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux stuns Malig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Malig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malig's gas tank.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Malig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malig on the side of the head. #ROC2#Malig is rocked!
Thibodeaux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Malig right on the button. Malig goes down! Thibodeaux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thibodeaux gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Kaiden Thibodeaux, 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.
The defeated Morgan Malig had this to say: 'Good luck the rest of the Tournament Thibs!'. |
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Event:
Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malig as he avoids it easily.
Malig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Malig misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Suzuki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suzuki. #SUB2#
Malig working for a triangle but Suzuki defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki stopping the sweep attempt from Malig.#T1#
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
Malig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Malig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Suzuki lying in Malig's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Malig decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Suzuki taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Malig!
A victorious Morgan Malig 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 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Malig misses with a left hand
and Malig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malig misses with an uppercut. McCallen saw that one coming.
McCallen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCallen lands with a cross.
Malig misses with a takedown
and McCallen counters with a straight right hand.
McCallen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCallen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCallen counters with a stiff right hand.
McCallen connects with a right hand. Malig shakes it off.#TD#
Malig shoots in and bounces McCallen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCallen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Juice's Sweat Lodge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Malig drops back looking for a leg! McCallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCallen manages to kick Malig off! Malig jumps back into McCallen's guard.
Malig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malig slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Malig maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McCallen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Malig has cracked it and McCallen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Malig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Malig!
Morgan Malig thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Trevor McCallen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Done Jason, good luck rest of the tournament.'. |
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Event:
Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Valentino rushes Malig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Valentino gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Malig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentino tries to free his leg and advance position but Malig is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Valentino is sitting in close to Malig's body. Malig has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valentino is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valentino is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Malig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Morgan Malig!
During a confident post fight interview, Morgan Malig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Eros Valentino spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a lover'. |
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