Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Paulson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malikai looks to land a left hand but Paulson moved out of range nicely.
Paulson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paulson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malikai throws a nice looking combination but Paulson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Paulson misses the target.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malikai catches Paulson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malikai slips a jab from Paulson.
Paulson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malikai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulson moves away.
Malikai lands with an overhand left.
Malikai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Paulson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson throws a sloppy body shot
and Malikai counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Paulson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malikai scores with a leg kick.
Paulson dodges the punch combination from Malikai.
Paulson seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Paulson misses with a hook.
Malikai throws a counter combo.
Malikai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Paulson loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
Malikai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulson. Paulson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paulson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malikai throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paulson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malikai scores with a jab. Paulson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malikai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paulson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Malikai's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Malikai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paulson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai misses with a straight right.
Malikai scores with a nice right hand.
Paulson loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.#T2#
Paulson defending well as Malikai loads up on a big left hand.
Malikai scores with a kick to the body.
Malikai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paulson circles away quickly and effectively.
Malikai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malikai finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulson's head.
Paulson slips under a jab from Malikai.
Paulson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malikai.
Malikai connects with an inside leg kick.
Paulson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malikai.
A counter left hand to the body from Paulson misses its target.
Malikai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulson.
Malikai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paulson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malikai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malikai.
Paulson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.#T3#
Paulson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulson was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikai.
As Malikai tries to get set, Paulson tries to push him back and clinch up but Malikai manages to avoid the attempt.
Paulson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasir Malikai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Paulson misses.
No joy there for Paulson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malikai scores with a jab.
Malikai scores with a jab.
Malikai throws a head kick but Paulson moves out of range.
Malikai misses with a straight left.
Paulson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malikai.
Paulson tries to bum rush Malikai with a series of wild strikes but Malikai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paulson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Paulson looks to land a right hand but Malikai moved out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malikai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malikai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malikai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Malikai cracks Paulson with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malikai throws a hook but Paulson blocks it.
Malikai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulson. Paulson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malikai rushes Paulson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Paulson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Malikai piles on the pressure and Paulson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai!
Nasir Malikai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range.
Malikai scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Carden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carden looks to land a right hand but Malikai moved out of range.
Malikai stuns Carden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malikai tries to clinch but Carden moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malikai.
Malikai slips under a jab from Carden.
Carden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malikai cracks Carden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carden throws a shot from downtown. Malikai moves away and avoids it.
Malikai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carden keeps the fight on the outside.
Carden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Malikai clinches up against the cage.
Carden digs a right hand into Malikai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malikai's gas tank.
Malikai misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai blocking some punches.
Carden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malikai lands with a left to the head.
Carden works on Malikai's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carden fails to land.
Carden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malikai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malikai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malikai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Malikai.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Malikai throws a punch but it's blocked by Carden.
Carden misses with a punch on the inside.
Carden missing with knees to the body.
Carden looking to throw knees to the head but Malikai is blocking nicely. #T2#
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Carden misses with a punch on the inside.
Malikai lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malikai tries a body shot but Carden blocks it.
A hook to the body from Malikai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malikai.
Malikai avoiding damage as Carden throws knees to the body.
Malikai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malikai lands a hook that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Malikai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Carden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Carden takes a shot to the head.
Malikai prevents Carden from breaking the clinch.
Carden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malikai's elbow.
A body shot lands from Carden.
Malikai tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malikai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malikai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Carden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carden fails to land.
A short right from Malikai on the inside.
Carden blocks a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malikai pushes Carden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malikai gets through Carden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carden blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malikai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Malikai. #T4#
Carden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carden avoids the elbow strike from Malikai, against the cage.
Malikai tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malikai is defending well for now.
Carden lands with a left to the head.
Carden missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malikai throws an elbow but misses.
Carden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malikais head.
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carden has a couple of punches blocked by Malikai.
Carden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikai working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Carden.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Carden lands a left hand.
Malikai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardens head.
Carden misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Malikai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Malikai clinches up against the cage.
Carden struggles to land a body shot inside as Malikai controls his hands.
Malikai lands a hook that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malikai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai misses with a punch to the body.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
Carden lands a nice shot to the body.
Malikai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malikai scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Malikai.
Nasir Malikai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carden looking to slow down the pace here.
Carden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikai blocks a body shot from Carden.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden misses with a body punch.
Malikai works on Carden's body with a couple of short punches.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Malikai scores with a shot to the side of Carden's head. #T1#
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malikai misses with a punch on the inside.
Malikai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malikai pushes Carden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malikai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malikai misses with a body punch.
Malikai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Malikai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carden stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Malikai.
Malikai managing to block the knees to the body from Carden.
Malikai misses with the head strike.
Carden scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carden.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malikai.
Malikai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Malikai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malikai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malikai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Malikai.
Malikai misses with the head strike.
Malikai has a couple of punches blocked by Carden.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Malikai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden looking to stall.
Malikai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
A short right from Malikai on the inside. #T3#
Malikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden blocks a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
Malikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carden trying to stall but Malikai improves his position.
A hook to the body from Malikai.
Malikai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Malikai.
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malikai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malikai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Malikai.
Come on Carden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malikai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malikai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Malikai gets through Carden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carden fails to land.
Malikai blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Carden.
Carden is leaning against Malikai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carden scores with a shot to the side of Malikai's head.
Carden looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malikai.
Malikai swings wildly with an uppercut but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malikai tries to throw a body punch but Carden avoids it by throwing Malikai back against the cage. #BC#
Carden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carden throws a shot from downtown. Malikai moves away and avoids it.
Malikai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Carden's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malikai misses with a wild combination.
Carden slips under a jab from Malikai.
Some wild striking there from Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Malikai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carden missing with a left hand there. Malikai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malikai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nasir Malikai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Malikai - just one landing.
Carden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malikai misses the shot to the body.
Carden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Malikai darts in and clinches Carden up against the cage.
Malikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
Malikai can't find room to land a body shot as Carden controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malikai.
Malikai scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikai pushes Carden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malikai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Malikai lands a nice elbow.
Carden looking to throw knees to the head but Malikai is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malikai misses with a body punch.
Carden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malikai lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Malikai.
A right handed body shot lands from Malikai.
Malikai lands an uppercut.
Carden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Malikai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malikai.
Malikai digs a right hand into Carden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carden's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Malikai.
Malikai lands a nice uppercut.
Malikai struggles to land a body shot inside as Carden controls his hands.
Malikai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Nasir Malikai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Malikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
Carden swings wildly with an uppercut but Malikai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden working aggressively here.
Malikai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malikai.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai takes a shot to the head.
Thomas Carden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Carden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carden throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Carden.
Malikai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malikai avoids it.
Carden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malikai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Malikai lands a body punch.
Carden misses with a knee to the head.
Carden swings wildly with an uppercut but Malikai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carden. #T4#
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Carden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malikai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malikai blocks a body shot from Carden.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carden misses with the head strike.
Malikai lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carden misses with a knee strike.
Carden gets through Malikai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carden working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carden.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Malikai!
Nasir Malikai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 21
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
McDormit misses with an uppercut. Malikai saw that one coming.
Malikai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malikai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malikai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Malikai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDormit.
Good exchange - McDormit coming out on top.
McDormit swings widly with a right hand
and Malikai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDormit works Malikai's body with a nice hook.
Malikai connects with a nice looking jab.
Malikai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDormit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malikai finds it's way round the side to connect with McDormit's head.
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!
McDormit swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range. #CL#
Malikai clinches with his opponent.
McDormit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malikai misses with the head strike.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malikai has a couple of punches blocked by McDormit.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDormit lands a shot to the body.#T1#
McDormit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDormit misses with a punch on the inside.
McDormit throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Malikai scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDormit lands with a light punch inside.
Malikai misses with some punches.
McDormit is trying to break the clinch but Malikai has him pressed against the cage.
Malikai lands with a light punch inside.
Malikai blocks a body shot from McDormit.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malikai misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDormit tries to break free but Malikai pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Malikai.
Malikai works on McDormit's body with a couple of short punches.
Malikai lands with a light punch inside.
McDormit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malikai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malikai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDormit.
Malikai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Malikai lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malikai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malikai swings wildly with an uppercut but McDormit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malikai. #CUT#It looks like Chase McDormit has been cut.
Malikai blocking some punches.
Malikai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikai lands a nice elbow.
Malikai lands an elbow that stopped McDormit in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Malikai - that landed with a thud.
Malikai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDormits head.
Malikai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDormits head.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Malikai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDormit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McDormit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malikai's elbow.
McDormit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malikai.
Malikai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Malikai.
Malikai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malikai misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Malikai.
Malikai pushes McDormit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#McDormit is rocked!
Malikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDormit is still on wobbly legs! Can Malikai finish him?
Malikai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDormit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malikai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDormit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDormit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Malikai.
Malikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDormit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikai has McDormit pressed against the cage. He pushes McDormit back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Malikai throws a beautiful elbow that sends McDormit crashing to the floor! Malikai piles on the pressure with more strikes! McDormit is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai!
A victorious Nasir Malikai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chase McDormit was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I drank too much before the fight... I need a beer.'.

Event: TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Malikai scores with a three punch combo!
Wolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolf duly obliges.
Malikai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body. Malikai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolf has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malikai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Malikai.
Malikai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikai blocks a jab.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Malikai circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Malikai does no damage.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf misses with a hook. Malikai ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Malikai looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Malikai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malikai.
Malikai missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Wolf feints and as Malikai raises his hands in defense, Wolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malikai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Malikai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf postures up in Malikai's guard and throws a big left but Malikai blocks it.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malikai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.#T2#
Wolf stays in close to Malikai's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf misses with the combination.
Malikai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malikai. #T3#
Malikai misses the jab.
Malikai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolf misses with a wild combination.
Wolf throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Malikai counter with a right hand.
Malikai throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Malikai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Wolf darts in and clinches Malikai up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Malikai fails to land.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Malikai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Malikai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Malikai connects with a crisp jab.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Malikai moved out of range.
Malikai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Malikai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malikai misses with a body shot.
Malikai misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.
Malikai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf throws a shot to the body.
Nasir Malikai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malikai, as that shot connected.
Malikai feints a jab promting Wolf to slip. Malikai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wolf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malikai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Malikai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malikai.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jovi Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wolf scores with a jab.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Malikai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nasir Malikai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf is looking to clinch.
Wolf throws a hook but Malikai avoids it easily.
Malikai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nasir Malikai is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Malikai.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Malikai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf darts in trying to clinch
and Malikai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
A big left from Malikai misses. #TD2#
Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf is pushing down on Malikai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malikai is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malikai's head.
Wolf is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Wolf uses his free foot to push down on Malikai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malikai.
Wolf with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Wolf lands a big elbow.
Wolf scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malikai taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wolf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Malikai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Malikai is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf with the ground and pound from mount.
Jovi Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wolf punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wolf misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malikai is looking to escape.
Wolf content just to control the position here.
Wolf landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
The referee warns Malikai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wolf landing punches.
Wolf working Malikai over with strikes here.
Wolf tries to control but Malikai wriggling away.
Wolf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Wolf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wolf content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Wolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovi Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Malikai, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Wolf darts in and clinches Malikai up against the cage.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malikai backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Malikai fails to land.
Malikai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malikai's elbow.
Wolf tries to work over Malikai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malikai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Malikai lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Malikai controls the action.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf tries to work over Malikai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Malikai fails to land.
Malikai swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malikai tries to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malikai.
Malikai blocking some punches.
Wolf tries a body shot but Malikai blocks it.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Nasir Malikai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wolf working aggressively here.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf gets through Malikai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolf.
Malikai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malikai blocking some punches.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Malikai avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Malikai lands a left hand.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Jovi Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Malikai scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Malikai can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Malikai blocking some punches.
Jovi Wolf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malikai misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai lands a nice uppercut.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Malikai fails to land. #T4#
Malikai misses with the head strike.
Malikai tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malikai throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Malikai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Malikai avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Malikai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Malikai.
Malikai misses with a punch on the inside.

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 Nasir Malikai.
I think Wolf 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovi Wolf!
A relieved looking Jovi Wolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Malikai misses
and Cabango counters with a nice uppercut.
Malikai scores with a jab. Cabango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malikai moves away.
Cabango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malikai.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Cabango moves away and avoids it.
Cabango blocks a jab.
Malikai throws a chopping leg kick but Cabango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malikai misses the shot to the body.
Malikai connects with a right hand. Cabango shakes it off.
A combination from Malikai does no damage.
Malikai jabs Cabango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malikai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malikai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Cabango misses.
Cabango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Malikai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malikai sizes up Cabango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Malikai. Cabango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Cabango moves away and avoids it.
Cabango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cabango duly obliges.
Cabango tries a head kick but it misses.
Malikai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Cabango.
Malikai ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Malikai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malikai throws a leg kick
and Cabango counters with a nice body kick.
Malikai moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabango throws a leg kick
and Malikai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a thumping low kick.
Malikai throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A big left from Malikai misses.
Cabango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Cabango tenderised Malikai's leg. Malikai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabango staying out of range there.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Malikai misses with a hook. Cabango ducked under it nicely.
Malikai lands with a hook. Cabango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malikai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malikai throws out a powerful jab.
Cabango takes a swing at Malikai's ribcage but misses.
Cabango throws a low kick but Malikai avoids it.
Cabango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malikai.
It looked like Cabango was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malikai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malikai sizes up Cabango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabango throws a lazy right hand but Malikai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Malikai ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Cabango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malikai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabango throws a leg kick but Malikai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malikai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malikai blocks a low kick nicely.
Malikai throws a right hand that misses
and Cabango counters with a nice body shot.
Cabango tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malikai is able to avoid easily.
Cabango scoring well with a low kick there.
Malikai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabango had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malikai scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabango should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malikai.
Malikai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cabango misses with a wild body shot.
Cabango moves out of range as Malikai strikes.
Cabango misses with a kick to the body.
Malikai only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Cabango looks to clinch
and Malikai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malikai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a nice body shot.
Malikai avoids the body shot from Cabango.
Cabango defending well as Malikai loads up on a big left hand.
Cabango takes one to the side of the head.
Cabango takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malikai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malikai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabango blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabango misses with a body kick.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Cabango moves away and avoids it.
Malikai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Malikai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Malikai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabango throws a looping overhand right but Malikai ducks down to avoid it.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabango swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malikai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malikai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malikai missing with a left hand there. Cabango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malikai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabango moves out of range as Malikai strikes.
Cabango dodges the punch combination from Malikai.
Malikai misses the jab.
Cabango throws a front kick aimed at Malikai's knee but Malikai avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabango on the side of the head.
Cabango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malikai misses with a body shot.
Cabango is looking to wear down Malikai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cabango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Malikai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabango swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range.
Cabango misses the shot to the body.
Cabango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malikai has time to react.
Cabango takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malikai throws a jab when Cabango was well out of range.
Cabango pushes Malikai away with a front kick.
Cabango lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malikai circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabango shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabango. That's going to slow Malikai down.
Cabango throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malikai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Malikai.
Malikai defending well as Cabango loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Cabango throws a leg kick that misses.
Malikai feints a counter leg kick.
Cabango moves out of range as Malikai strikes.
Malikai throws a looping overhand right but Cabango ducks down to avoid it.
Cabango throwing a counter right hand but Malikai manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabango misses with a hook.
Cabango walks into a stiff left hand from Malikai.
Cabango slips a jab from Malikai.
Malikai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabango slips under a jab.
Malikai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malikai cracks Cabango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Malikai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malikai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabango throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabango is looking to score with low kicks.
Malikai misses with a lunging right hand
and Malikai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malikai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3##CL#
Cabango has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabango prevents Malikai from breaking the clinch.
Malikai throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango blocks an uppercut.
Cabango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malikai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabango controls his hands.
Cabango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Cabango fails to land.
Good body shot from Cabango.
Cabango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Malikai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Cabango cracks a nice hook into Malikai's ribs.
Malikai connects with a jab.
Cabango throws a right hand that misses
and Malikai counters with a left to the body.
Malikai moves out of range as Cabango strikes.
Malikai swings for the body but Cabango moves out of range.
Cabango is looking to counter punch.
Cabango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikai moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabango.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Cabango cracks Malikai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malikai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malikai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malikai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malikai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malikai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nasir Malikai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malikai throws a lazy right hand but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malikai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malikai misses with a looping right.
Cabango misses with a low kick as Malikai jumps back.
Nasir Malikai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malikai throws a lazy right hand but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabango just misses with a punch to the body.
Malikai throws a looping overhand right but Cabango ducks down to avoid it.
Malikai avoids the body shot from Cabango.
Malikai throws a hook but Cabango blocks it.
Cabango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malikai swings for the body but Cabango moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango slips a jab from Malikai.
Cabango takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malikai throws a leg kick
and Cabango counters with a leg kick.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses
and Malikai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malikai.#T1#
Cabango throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabango misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabango slips under a jab.
Cabango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malikai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malikai tests Cabango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malikai misses the jab.
Cabango lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cabango tries to work over Malikai's front leg with a kick but Malikai checks it.
Cabango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nasir Malikai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malikai misses with an uppercut. Cabango saw that one coming.
Malikai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabango wants to slow Malikai down by chopping away at his legs.
Malikai checks a low kick from Cabango.
Cabango slips a jab from Malikai.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai misses with a straight right.
Malikai checks a leg kick.
Cabango throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabango slips a straight right by Malikai.
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabango wants to clinch.
Malikai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabango.#T3#
Cabango is looking to chop away at Malikai's legs.
Cabango throws a push kick but Malikai slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai throws out a loose jab but Cabango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabango attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malikai throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Malikai misses.
Cabango takes one to the chin there.
Malikai misses with an uppercut. Cabango saw that one coming.
Malikai checks a leg kick.
Malikai checks a leg kick.
Malikai lands a jab to the head.
Malikai works over Cabango's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Cabango misses.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Malikai lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabango throws a leg kick but Malikai checks it.
Cabango throws a sloppy head kick and Malikai moves out of range easily.
Malikai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabango misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabango wants to clinch up but Malikai keeps it at a distance.
Malikai flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabango steps away.
Malikai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabango was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikai.
Malikai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malikai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zai Zai Cabango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Malikai misses.
Malikai throws a leg kick but Cabango moved away.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malikai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabango has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malikai finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabango's head.
Good leg kick by Cabango.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Malikai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malikai 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 Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Malikai!
Our winner, Nasir Malikai, 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.

Event: WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Chichilla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malikai throws a hook to the side of Chichilla's head but Chichilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chichilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malikai thumps Chichilla with a low kick.
Chichilla dips to his left and cracks Malikai with an uppercut!
A combination from Malikai does no damage.
Malikai throws an off balance right hand
and Chichilla counters with a straight right hand.
Malikai throws a series of punches but Chichilla moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Chichilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chichilla scores with a head kick.
Malikai looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chichilla! But no joy.
Malikai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chichilla checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malikai.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Malikai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chichilla backs up against the cage.
Malikai moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Malikai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malikai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chichilla throws a nice looking combination but Malikai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malikai lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Malikai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malikai misses with a looping left.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chichilla. That's going to slow Malikai down.
Malikai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malikai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malikai connects with a body shot that sends Chichilla's belly button to the back.
Chichilla misses with a lunging right hand
and Malikai counters with an inside leg kick.
Chichilla throws a hook but Malikai avoids it easily.
Malikai lands an overhand right.
Malikai tries a low kick but Chichilla avoids it.
Donk. Malikai catches Chichilla right on the button with a cross.
Chichilla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malikai throws a low kick but Chichilla avoids it.
Malikai takes a swing at Chichilla's ribcage but misses.
Malikai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chichilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Malikai as he connects with a hook.
Malikai tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Malikai. Those never looked like landing.
Malikai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Malikai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chichilla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malikai with a body shot.
Malikai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Chichilla blocks a jab.
Malikai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malikai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chichilla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chichilla misses with a looping right.
Malikai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malikai scores with a one two! Chichilla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.#T3#
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chichilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chichilla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malikai.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Malikai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chichilla eats them both and turns towards Malikai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chichilla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chichilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malikai throwing a counter right hand but Chichilla manages to avoid it.
Malikai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chichilla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malikai throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malikai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chichilla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malikai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malikai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chichilla manages to avoid it.
Malikai avoids a kick to the body.
Chichilla misses with a hook.
Malikai misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Chichilla checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malikai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chichilla drops his hands momentarily and Malikai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malikai connects with a body shot.
Malikai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chichilla counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Malikai.
Malikai lands with a straight right. Chichilla didn't see that one coming.
Chichilla ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Malikai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chichilla lands a lovely overhand right.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malikai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malikai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chichilla throws a hook but Malikai avoids it easily.
Chichilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Malikai.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Chichilla moves away and avoids it.
Chichilla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chichilla misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Malikai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Malikai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chichilla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nasir Malikai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malikai misses with a two punch combination.
Malikai lands a leg kick that knocks Chichilla off balance momentarily.
Malikai throws a chopping leg kick but Chichilla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malikai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chichilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Chichilla throws a looping overhand right but Malikai ducks down to avoid it.
Nasir Malikai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chichilla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malikai slips under a jab.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malikai was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chichilla slips a jab from Malikai.
Chichilla throws a counter combo.
Malikai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chichilla can do to turn this around?
Chichilla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malikai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chichilla connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malikai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chichilla.#T1#
Chichilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malikai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malikai slips a straight right by Chichilla.
Malikai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikai connects with an inside leg kick.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Malikai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chichilla.
Chichilla lands a nice looking body shot.
Malikai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chichilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Chichilla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Malikai is just out of range.
Malikai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Malikai's head but Malikai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malikai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malikai throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
Chichilla feints a counter leg kick.
Malikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chichilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikai.
Malikai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malikai lands a really nice looking cross but Chichilla seems unphased.
Malikai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chichilla is out of range.
Chichilla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Malikai slips under a jab.
Malikai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chichilla moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malikai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
Chichilla blocks a jab.
Chichilla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chichilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Malikai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malikai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malikai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chichilla.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Malikai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malikai.
Chichilla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malikai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malikai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Malikai misses with a two punch combination.
Malikai throws a hook to the side of Chichilla's head but Chichilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malikai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chichilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Chichilla scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Malikai misses.
Malikai defending well as Chichilla loads up on a big left hand.
Chichilla throws a shot to the body.
Malikai misses with a looping left.
Chichilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malikai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chichilla checks it well.
Chichilla takes a swing at Malikai's ribcage but misses.
Chichilla throws a right and a left that Malikai avoids nicely.
Malikai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chichilla. #T4#
Malikai throws a hook but Chichilla avoids it easily.
Chichilla misses with a shot to the body
enabling Malikai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Malikai. Those never looked like landing.
Chichilla misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai looks to score with a jab to the body but Chichilla is just out of range.
Chichilla throws a right hand that misses
and Malikai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malikai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai slips under a jab.
Chichilla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malikai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chichilla misses the shot to the body.
Malikai throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Chichilla misses.
Chichilla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malikai counters with a series of strikes. Chichilla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malikai slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Malikai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Chichilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malikai misses with a few strikes there.
Chichilla lands a lovely overhand right.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Malikai avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai connects with a single shot there.
Malikai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chichilla under the eye.
Chichilla cracks Malikai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malikai slips under a jab.
Malikai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chichilla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malikai misses with a hook. Chichilla ducked under it nicely.
Chichilla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malikai.
Malikai tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Chichilla does it's job there.#T1#
Malikai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malikai throws a right hand that misses
and Malikai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malikai moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Malikai scores with a four punch combination!
Malikai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chichilla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla staying out of range there.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Chichilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chichilla finds it's way round the side to connect with Malikai's head.
Malikai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chichilla scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Malikai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malikai throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
Nasir Malikai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Malikai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Malikai is out of range.
Malikai lands with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chichilla might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Malikai has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malikai seems to have got his legs back now.
Malikai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Chichilla. Those never looked like landing.
Malikai misses with a wild body shot.
Malikai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chichilla blocks a low kick nicely.
Malikai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malikai misses with a double jab
and Chichilla counters with an outside leg kick.
Malikai defending well as Chichilla loads up on a big left hand.
Malikai thuds his right hand into Chichilla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malikai.
Chichilla throws a hook but Malikai avoids it easily.#T3#
Malikai defending well as Chichilla loads up on a big left hand.
Chichilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chichilla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malikai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malikai.
Papi Chichilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chichilla loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Chichilla. Those never looked like landing.
Malikai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chichilla is able to avoid easily.
Chichilla connects with a solid leg kick.
Chichilla listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chichilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malikai counters with a straight right hand.
Chichilla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malikai. Malikai obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chichilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai clobbers Chichilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malikai throws a series of punches but Chichilla moves out of range.
Malikai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malikai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chichillas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malikai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malikai lands a right hook to the body.
Chichilla dodges the punch combination from Malikai.
Chichilla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Chichilla misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Malikai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malikai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Malikai!
During a confident post fight interview, Nasir Malikai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WFC 30:Jaimie Hopson v Johnson
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Little has a takedown stuffed.
Little takes one to the chin there.
Malikai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little misses with an uppercut. Malikai saw that one coming.
Little lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malikai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Little stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Little.
Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Little was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Little catches Malikai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Little tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malikai.
Malikai misses with a double jab.
Malikai ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Malikai scores with a leg kick.
Little fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malikai misses with a straight left. #T1#
Malikai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Malikai backs away, Little returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Malikai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Little tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malikai defends well and Little ends up having to push Malikai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Malikai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasir Malikai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malikai stuffs the takedown.
Malikai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Malikai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Little slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Little misses.
Malikai's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Malikai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malikai is looking for the big counter here.
Little throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malikai misses with a straight right.
Malikai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ty Little has been cut.
Little is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malikai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Little swings widly with a right hand
letting Malikai counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little misses with a looping right.
Little walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Little is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Malikai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malikai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Little lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Malikai.
Oh Little is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malikai scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Little misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Malikai counters with a nice right hand that sends Little toppling to the canvas! Little scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Malikai finish him?!#CUT2#Ty Little's cut is getting worse.
Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Malikai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Little slams his shin into Malikai's torso.
Little seems to have got his legs back now.
Little throws a hook but Malikai blocks it.
Little on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Little looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Little throws a jab when Malikai was well out of range.
Malikai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malikai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
Little connects with a single shot there.
Malikai slips a straight right by Little.
Malikai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malikai slips under a jab.
Little throws a hook to the side of Malikai's head but Malikai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Little defending well as Malikai loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malikai.
Little is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little lands with a right hand.
Little takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malikai throws a combination. Little tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Malikai moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Little shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Little controlling the pace. #SU#
Little escapes and gets back to his feet.
Malikai works Little's body with a nice hook.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Little on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malikai.
Malikai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Malikai. #CUT2#Ty Little's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little slips under a jab.
Little drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malikai throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Malikai ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Malikai cracks Little with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Little lands the left hand.
Little fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malikai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Little shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malikai as he jumps to the side.
Little throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Little misses with a head kick.
Little throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malikai slips a jab from Little.
Little closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malikai circles away.
Malikai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Malikai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malikai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Malikai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ty Little's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Malikai feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
Malikai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Little uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malikai.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malikai!
Malikai moves forwards but Little connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Malikai throws a counter combo.
Little will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Little showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malikai.
Little is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malikai leaves Little with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Little misses with a hook #KD2#
and Malikai counters with a crisp one two that drops Little! Malikai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Little to his feet! Little is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little misses with a straight left.
Malikai drops Little with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Little! Malikai dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai!
Nasir Malikai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Bentley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Malikai jabs at Bentley's body.
Malikai cracks Bentley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Bentley is rocked!
Malikai punishes Bentley's body with a nice straight punch.
Malikai with the inside leg kick.
Bentley throws a wild body kick that Malikai sees coming a mile off.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Malikai! Bentley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai!

Event: Bummed Out
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Malikai dives in and grabs Fury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes down on Malikai's head and hops out.
Fury looks for a takedown but Malikai sprawls well.
Fury lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Fury clinches up against the cage.
Malikai blocks an elbow strike.
Fury prevents Malikai from breaking the clinch.
Malikai can't get the takedown.
Fury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malikai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malikai as he jumps to the side.
Nasir Malikai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zion Fury.
Fury shoots in but no luck this time.
Malikai looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Malikai thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Fury fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malikai avoids it really well and circles away.
Malikai throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Fury.
Malikai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
and Malikai counters with a straight right hand.#T2##CL2#
Fury darts in and clinches Malikai up against the cage.
Malikai can't break the clinch.
Malikai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fury avoiding damage.
Malikai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malikai is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Malikai is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury stalling in the clinch.
Malikai wants to stall. #TD2#
Fury pulls guard successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zion Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fury 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Fury!
Zion Fury spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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