Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Mallin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Mallin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mallin.#CUT#It looks like Ashi Garami has been cut.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mallin swinging wildly here.
Mallin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mallin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garami.
Garami drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mallin defends it well.
Mallin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garami.
Mallin lands a jab to the nose.
Garami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mallin closes the distance and clinches.
Garami dodges an elbow strike from Mallin.
Mallin lands a nice uppercut.
Garami avoiding damage as Mallin throws knees to the body.
Mallin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Garami controls his hands.
Garami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garami wants a takedown.
Garami blocking some punches.
Garami takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mallin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garamis head.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garami avoids it.
Garami is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mallin trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mallin. #CUT#That has opened up Ashi Garami's cut even more.
Garami misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Mallin working Garami over with knees to the body.
Mallin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garami has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mallin lands an elbow that stopped Garami in his tracks for a moment.
Garami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dexter Mallin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashi Garami.
Garami wants to take the fight to the mat but Mallin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mallin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mallin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Ashi Garami's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallin throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Garami wants the takedown. Mallin is fighting it off but Garami persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mallin's guard against the cage.
Garami slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Mallin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garami has passed into half guard! #T3#
Garami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mallin defending well though.
Garami controlling the action here.
Garami is keen to just control but Mallin is a slippery customer.
Mallin is looking to improve his position.
Garami trying to control from half guard but Mallin is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garami sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mallin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garami wants to take a breather but Mallin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garami showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mallin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashi Garami's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mallin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garami connects with a body shot that sends Mallin's belly button to the back.
Mallin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Garami counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mallin!
Garami wants to control but Mallin is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Garami seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garami misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Garami creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mallin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Garami is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Garami throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mallin taking shots to the head.
Garami can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mallin is looking to escape. #T1#
Garami controlling from the full mount.
Ashi Garami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garami 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.
Garami controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Garami swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mallin is now in Garami's guard. A big mistake from Garami there, giving up the dominant position!
Mallin won't allow Garami to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mallin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mallin trying to control but Garami is working from the bottom.
Mallin is looking to work some ground and pound but Garami has wrist control.
Garami wants to stand but Mallin is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Garami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mallin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mallin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garami trying to keep a closed guard but Mallin is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SU#
Mallin stands up and waves to Garami to follow him.
Mallin misses with a looping right.
Mallin thuds his shin into the meat of Garami's side.
Mallin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Mallin moves into the clinch.
Garami prevents a body shot from Mallin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mallin obliges.
Mallin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Ashi Garami's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ashi Garami's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dexter Mallin!
After winning the bout, Dexter Mallin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Vice tries for a takedown but Mallin circles away easily
letting Mallin counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Vice has been cut.
Mallin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Vice tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Vice back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Vice is rocked!
Vice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mallin cracks Vice with a left hook right on the temple and Vice goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mallin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vice is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Mallin!
A relieved looking Dexter Mallin 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: NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Mallin lands a nice shot that snaps Hillburn's head back.
Mallin tries to land a leg kick but Hillburn saw it coming and moves away.
Mallin scores with a body shot.
Hillburn throws a looping overhand right but Mallin ducks down to avoid it.
Mallin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mallin with a nice cross.
Mallin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillburn circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mallin. Hillburn shrugs it off though.
Mallin throws a hook but Hillburn blocks it.
Hillburn lands a slapping body shot.
Mallin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hillburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallin throws a jab when Hillburn was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallin tries to counter by clinching up but Hillburn breaks away and moves out of range.
Mallin is looking to land body kicks.
Bobby Hillburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mallin instigates a clinch.
Hillburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Mallin controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hillburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hillburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mallin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Hillburn gets through Mallin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hillburn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mallin is trying to keep an underhook but Hillburn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mallin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallin tries to get out of the position.
Mallin trying to control from the bottom.
Mallin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mallin.
Hillburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Hillburn throwing strikes from guard but Mallin blocks nicely.
Mallin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hillburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Mallin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mallin, not yet.
Hillburn stops Mallin from standing up.
Hillburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Mallin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mallin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hillburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Hillburn stopping the sweep attempt from Mallin.
Hillburn throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hillburn pushes down on Mallin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hillburn slips a nice elbow through Mallin's hands, connecting with Mallin's forehead.
Hillburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mallin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mallin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hillburn.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hillburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mallin's head.
Mallin is trying to stand.
Hillburn looks to land a strike but Mallin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hillburn postures up.
Mallin is adopting a defensive guard.
Hillburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Hillburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hillburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hillburn is in close to Mallin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hillburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Hillburn working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hillburn throwing strikes from guard but Mallin blocks nicely.
Hillburn distracts Mallin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mallin looking to control.
Hillburn postures up and lands a big shot to Mallin's brow.
Hillburn won't allow Mallin to get back to his feet.
Hillburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillburn throwing strikes but missing.
Hillburn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Hillburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hillburn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mallin counters with a solid body kick.
Hillburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mallin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hillburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mallin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hillburn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mallin lands with a good body shot.
Mallin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dexter Mallin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hillburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hillburn tries to clinch but Mallin moves out of range.
Hillburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mallin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mallin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillburn jabs Mallin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hillburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillburn.
Mallin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillburn.
Mallin looks to land a right hand but Hillburn moved out of range.#T1#
Hillburn shoots in and drives through. Mallin sprawls well.
Mallin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hillburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mallin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mallin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dexter Mallin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mallin avoids the body shot from Hillburn.
Mallin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Mallin.
Hillburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillburn shoots in but no luck this time.
Dexter Mallin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hillburn.
Mallin lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Hillburn gets a takedown into half guard.
Hillburn controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillburn lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hillburn connects with a nice short shot to Mallin's temple.
Mallin is trying to get back to full guard.
Mallin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hillburn.
Hillburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mallin's head.
Bobby Hillburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hillburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hillburn postures up and lands a big shot to Mallin's brow. #SUB#
Mallin looking for subs off his back but Hillburn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hillburn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Mallin is staying active underneath Hillburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mallin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hillburn on the ground.
Hillburn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mallin is looking to control Hillburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallin avoid being mounted?
Hillburn is keen to just control but Mallin is a slippery customer.
Hillburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mallin taking some punishment here, with Hillburn in his half guard. #ROC2#Mallin is rocked!
Hillburn moves into full mount! Mallin won't be happy about that!
Oh Mallin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hillburn loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mallin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hillburn land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hillburn stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn!

Event: NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Mallin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rotiz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rotiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotiz.
Mallin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rotiz seems to be working for a kimura but Mallin defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rotiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rotiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mallin is looking to improve his position.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mallin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Rotiz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mallin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rotiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024

#R1#
Griffin scores with a jab. Mallin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mallin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #KD#
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Griffin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mallin darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mallin finish him?
Mallin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mallin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mallin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mallin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Mallin lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffin tries to circle away but Mallin has him pinned against the cage.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mallin lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Matthew Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griffin has Mallin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mallin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin is trying to push Mallin away but Mallin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Mallin. #CUT#Matthew Griffin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mallin lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dexter Mallin!
Dexter Mallin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Suchet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suchet content to control rather than advance.
Suchet trying to mount his opponent but Mallin defends it.
Suchet is trying to control. Mallin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchet works his foot free and advances to mount.
Suchet breaks from Mallin's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.#T1#
Suchet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mallin tries to hold on but Suchet postures up.
Suchet punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#Dexter Mallin's cut is getting worse.
Mallin tries to reverse the position but Suchet maintains control.
Suchet looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mallin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Gabriel Suchet!
Louis Gabriel Suchet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Chase takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
We've been told by Mallin's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mallin is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
Chase lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Chase shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mallin is trying to defend but Chase finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallin wants to get back to full guard.
Mallin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chase on the ground.
Chase thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mallin's head.
Chase lands strikes from half guard.
Chase thows a huge punch but Mallin dodges it nicely.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mallin keeps working.
Nice strikes from Chase there.
Chase missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mallin wants to control but Chase is keeping busy.
Chase is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Chase winds up and cracks Mallin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mallin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chase scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chase lands strikes from half guard.
Mallin trying to control from the bottom.
Chase throwing shots but Mallin is blocking nicely.
Chase working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chase has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chase lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mallin quite badly. Mallin pulls Chase in close trying to recover. Chase postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mallin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mallin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Chase!
An out of breath Danny Chase thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 41
Date: Sep 11, 2024

#R1#
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mallin.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mallin.
Mallin fakes the leg kick and cracks Point in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mallin - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Mallin.
Point jabs Mallin right on the nose. Mallin blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Mallin.
Point works Mallin's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Point does it's job there.
Mallin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mallin wants to clinch up but Point keeps it at a distance.
Point missing with a left hand there. Mallin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mallin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mallin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mallin misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Point.
Point connects with a looping right hand.
Point throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mallin counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Mallin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Point throws a head kick but Mallin moves out of range.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mallin.
Point misses with a body shot.
Mallin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Point has time to react.
Point is looking to land body kicks.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mallin.
We've been told by Mallin's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Point throws out a loose jab but Mallin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mallin tries to counter by clinching up but Point breaks away and moves out of range.
Mallin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Point slips under a jab from Mallin.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mallin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mallin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Point slips a jab from Mallin.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mallin moves away.
Point lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A low kick from Mallin is predictable there
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mallin moves out of range of the body kick.
Mallin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mallin connects with a leg kick.
Mallin misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Point.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point throws the left hand but Mallin avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Mallin.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Mallin swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Mallin connects with a nice looking jab.
Mallin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point slips under a jab from Mallin.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallin was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Mallin throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Point throws a lazy right hand but Mallin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mallin blocks a jab.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Mallin lands a lovely overhand right.
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Point paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mallin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Point misses with an attempted mid kick.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mallin moves away.
Point lands with a hook. Mallin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin looks for the body kick but Point saw that one coming.
Mallin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Point throws the kick towards the body but Mallin avoids it.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mallin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mallin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mallin pushes Point away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mallin. Mallin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Point throws a push kick but Mallin slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Mallin swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Mallin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallin looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mallin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Point takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point throws a wild body kick that Mallin sees coming a mile off.
Mallin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Point manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Point throws a lazy body kick
and Mallin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Point takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Point cracks a nice hook into Mallin's ribs.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Mallin.
Point lands a really nice looking cross but Mallin seems unphased.
Mallin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point blocks a head kick by Mallin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Mallin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mallin misses with a body kick.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallin is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Point misses.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Mallin's head.
Mallin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Point throws a jab when Mallin was well out of range.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mallin thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Mallin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Mallin's head.
Mallin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mallin throws the kick towards the body but Point avoids it.
Point punishes Mallin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mallin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kane Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Point.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin throws a body kick that misses.
Point has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mallin.#T1#
Point throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mallin misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point stuns Mallin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Point connects with a jab.
Mallin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Point counters with a body kick that stops Mallin in his tracks momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Point there.
Point lands a really nice looking cross but Mallin seems unphased.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Mallin.
Point takes a swing at Mallin's ribcage but misses.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mallin manages to avoid it.
Mallin is looking to land body kicks.
Point scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Mallin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Mallin tries a head kick but it misses.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mallin.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mallin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mallin.
Mallin takes one to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Point.
Mallin dips to his left and cracks Point with an uppercut!
Mallin throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point misses with a body kick.
Point connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mallin. Mallin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mallin blocks the body kick.
Point throws a front kick that sends Mallin stumbling back into the cage.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Point lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mallin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Point moves out of range as Mallin throws a body kick. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Mallin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mallin misses with an uppercut.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point blocks a head kick by Mallin.
Mallin lands a front kick.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Mallin.
Mallin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mallin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mallin wants to land a leg kick but Point is out of range.
Nice jab there from Mallin.
Mallin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mallin manages to avoid it.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mallin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mallin.
Point darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mallin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.#T4#
Mallin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Point tests Mallin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallin throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mallin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Point misses with an attempted mid kick.
Point scores with a body shot.
Mallin looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Mallin looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Point misses with a body shot.
Mallin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Point swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Mallin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Point releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by Point misses
and Point takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mallin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Point misses with a straight left.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mallin is looking to land body kicks.
Mallin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Point throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mallin.
Point misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mallin misses the target.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallin was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Mallin lands a jab to the nose.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Mallin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mallin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Point takes a step back to recover.
Mallin looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point throws a body punch but Mallin moves out of range.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Mallin moves out of range easily.
Point looks to throw a body kick
and Mallin counters with an outside leg kick.
Point takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mallin throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A low kick lands for Mallin.
Mallin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Point throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mallin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mallin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Mallin takes one to the side of the head.
Mallin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Point looks to land a body kick but Mallin moved away.
Mallin looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Point follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mallin avoids a kick to the body.
Crunch! Mallin slams his shin into Point's torso.
Point drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Point misses with a hook to the body
letting Mallin counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mallin tries a low kick but Point avoids it.
Point gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mallin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mallin slips a straight right by Point.
Point misses with a hook.
Point lands a nice looking body shot.
Mallin is looking to score with low kicks.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Mallin ducks down to avoid it.
Mallin looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mallin slips a jab from Point.
Mallin moves away from the strike by Point.
As Point backs away, Mallin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Mallin lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Point takes one to the side of the head.
Point cracks Mallin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Mallin.
Point looks to land a left hand but Mallin moved out of range nicely.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point misses with a hook.
And Mallin counters with a quick kick to the body but Point blocks it.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mallin.
Mallin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Point fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Mallin does it's job there.
Mallin looks for the body kick but Point saw that one coming.
Mallin works the jab nicely.
Mallin looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Mallin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point lands the left hand.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mallin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Point misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Point.#KD#
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Point tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Point back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Point is rocked!
Point throws a head kick that half lands.
Mallin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Point moves out of range of the body kick from Mallin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mallin.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Mallin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
Mallin throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mallin throws a series of punches but Point avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallin is looking to clinch.
Mallin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Mallin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mallin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Mallin!
A victorious Dexter Mallin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Vice has been cut.
Mallin cracks Vice with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vice tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mallin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vice is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mallin!
A very excited looking Dexter Mallin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 80: Traumen vs Hopson II
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Cormier tries to clinch up.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cormier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mallin defends it nicely.
Cormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cormier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mallin takes a swing at Cormier's ribcage but misses.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dexter Mallin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.#TD2#
Cormier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cormier working the ground and pound from side control.
Mallin is looking to regain half guard here but Cormier keeps moving and retains side control.
Mallin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.
Cormier remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cormier trying to control the position but Mallin is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Cormier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mallin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cormier but great work by Mallin.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mallin with the ground and pound but Cormier regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mallin wants to take a breather but Cormier is having none of it.
Cormier tries to kick Mallin off but Mallin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cormier wants to improve his position but Mallin is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cormier is controlling Mallin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Mallin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mallin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head. #SU#
Mallin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cormier to stand up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mallin. Cormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mallin works the jab nicely.
Cormier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mallin.#CL#
Mallin has closed the distance and engaged Cormier in a clinch.
Cormier is trying to drag Mallin to the mat but Mallin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Mallin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mallin is defending well.
Mallin scores with a shot to the side of Cormier's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.#T3#
Cormier tries to pull guard but Mallin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cormier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallin crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Cormier looks winded!
Mallin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cormier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cormier takes a shot to the head.
Mallin prevents the takedown attempt.
Mallin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Cormier is rocked!
Mallin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Mallin finish him?
Mallin throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mallin is defending well.
Mallin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier.
Mallin has Cormier pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cormier is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mallin - that's hurt Cormier badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cormier is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cormier doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dexter Mallin!
A relieved looking Dexter Mallin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 36
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Vogels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mallin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vogels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mallin throws the kick towards the body but Vogels avoids it.
Mallin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vogels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mallin is out of range and Vogels settles back down.
Mallin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mallin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vogels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mallin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vogels with a body shot.
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin scores with a head kick. Vogels tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Vogels has been cut.
Vogels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vogels.
Mallin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Mallin. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogels lands a head kick. Mallin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vogels throws a leg kick
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mallin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Vogels misses the shot to the body.
Vogels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mallin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mallin.
Mallin tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogels avoids the body shot from Mallin.
Vogels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mallin connects with a solid leg kick.
Vogels moves out of range of the leg kick from Mallin.
Vogels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vogels lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Vogels tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Vogels back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Vogels is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallin is looking to clinch.
Oh Vogels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Mallin tenderised Vogels's leg. Vogels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vogels seems to have got his legs back now.
Vogels scores with a jab. Mallin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vogels lands a jab to the head.
Vogels lands a jab to Mallin's midsection.#T2#
Vogels moves out of range as Mallin throws a body kick.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Mallin misses.
Mallin throws a body kick that misses
enabling Vogels to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallin.
Mallin throws a sloppy head kick and Vogels moves out of range easily. #KD#
Vogels cracks Mallin with an uppercut from hell and Mallin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vogels's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Mallin is rocked!#SUB#
Vogels drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vogels seems to have locked his on tight now - Mallin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vogels, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Oscar Vogels!
Our winner, Oscar Vogels, 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: NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Mallin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Vartija avoids the head kick by Mallin.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Mallin counters with a body kick.
Mallin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Vartija avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Vartija tries to bum rush Mallin with a series of wild strikes but Mallin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vartija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mallin tries a quick counter leg kick but Vartija is wise to it.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Mallin tries to clinch but Vartija is having none of it.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vartija slips a straight right by Mallin.
Mallin throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mallin.
Mallin looks for the body kick but Vartija saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartija takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Mallin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Mallin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallin swings for the body but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Vartija gets tackled into the ropes by Mallin. Mallin maintains the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vartija avoids it.
Vartija prevents a body shot from Mallin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartija.
Vartija has Mallin pressed against the ropes.
Vartija is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mallin is keeping busy.
Vartija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Vartija is looking to control Mallin's arms but Mallin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartija has his back to the ropes.
Mallin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vartija backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mallin.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mallin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vartija blocks it with crossed arms.
Vartija managing to block the knees to the body from Mallin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartija slowing the pace effectively.
Mallin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vartija's face.
Mallin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vartija is looking to control Mallin's arms but Mallin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartija has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Mallin misses with a knee to the head.
Mallin working aggressively here.
Mallin tries a body shot but Vartija blocks it.
Vartija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mallin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartija avoiding damage.
Mallin landing knees to the body. #T4#
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Vartija.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mallin.
Vartija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mallin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vartija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mallin lands an elbow inside that Vartija shrugs off.
Mallin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartija managing to block the knees to the body from Mallin.
Vartija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vartija backwards.
Vartija'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mallin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Vartija lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mallin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vartija avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Mallin misses the shot to the body.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Mallin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vartija falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mallin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vartija's knee momentarily.
Portin Vartija is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartija takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartija tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mallin circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Mallin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartija.
Mallin swings for the body but Vartija moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallin scores with a hook.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses.
Vartija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mallin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mallin dips to his left and cracks Vartija with an uppercut!#ROC2#Vartija is rocked!
Mallin cracks Vartija with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Mallin!
A victorious Dexter Mallin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Mallin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mallin connects with a body shot.
Mallin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mallin misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mallin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mallin throws a lazy body kick
and Tatum counters with a right hand to the body.
Tatum slips a jab from Mallin.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin delivers a nice body kick.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Mallin.
Tatum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Mallin coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Mallin throws a sloppy head kick
and Tatum counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallin tries a quick counter leg kick but Tatum is wise to it.#T1#
Tatum connects with a nice looking jab.
Crunch! Mallin slams his shin into Tatum's torso.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Mallin.
Tatum blocks the body kick.
Tatum with a nice cross.
Mallin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Mallin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mallin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mallin. #T2#
Mallin lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a huge left! Mallin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tatum isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mallin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tatum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Wagner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Mallin as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mallin!
Mallin thuds his shin into the meat of Wagner's side.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Mallin.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Mallin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Mallin.
Mallin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mallin is looking to slow Wagner down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallin thuds his shin into the meat of Wagner's side.
Mallin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mallin. Wagner shrugs it off though.
Mallin throws a quick head kick that knocks Wagner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Mallin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dexter Mallin!
A relieved looking Dexter Mallin 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: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Mallin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mallin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mallin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mallin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Mallin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz stands up over Mallin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
Mallin is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mallin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallin.
Cruz throws a body punch but Mallin moves out of range.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mallin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mallin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallin tries to get out of the position.
Cruz prevents Mallin from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Mallin taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes. #T4#
Mallin struggling a bit here.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mallin is trying to escape and Cruz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mallin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cruz! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz!

Event: NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Mallin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallin.
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mallin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mallin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mallin.
Mallin lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones moves out of range as Mallin throws a body kick.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Mallin, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Mallin against the cage but Mallin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Mallin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mallin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Mallin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!#TD#
Jones has picked Mallin up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Mallin trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mallin tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Mallin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mallin is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallin avoid being mounted?
Mallin tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mallin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mallin trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Mallin is looking to escape.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Jones prevents Mallin from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones wants to control but Mallin is keeping him busy.
Mallin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mallin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallin is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Ground and pound from Jones. #SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mallin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mallin pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Mallin's guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Mallin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones trying to control the action but Mallin is working from the bottom.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mallin can do to turn this around?
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mallin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mallin is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Mallin tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Mallin is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working Mallin over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mallin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mallin enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mallin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones won't allow Mallin to sweep him here.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T2#
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones passes Mallin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mallin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones working Mallin over with strikes.
Jones is keen to just control but Mallin is a slippery customer.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working over Mallin with some ground and pound. Mallin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Mallin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mallin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Mallin is defending well.
Jones prevents Mallin from standing back up.
Mallin taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #SUB#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mallin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jon Jones made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Dayton misses with a lunging right hand
and Mallin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dayton really felt that one!
Mallin lands a nice hook to Dayton's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mallin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mallin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton.
A little jabbing left from Dayton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dayton misses with a low kick.
Mallin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xavier Dayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton misses with a wild body shot.
Mallin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin throws a leg kick but Dayton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dayton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dayton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick and Mallin moves out of range easily.
Mallin tries to counter by clinching up but Dayton breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Mallin takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Mallin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mallin looking to throw knees to the head but Dayton is blocking nicely. #T1#
Mallin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mallin lands with a left to the head.
Mallin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mallin.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
Mallin missing with knees to the body.
Mallin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mallin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayton is defending well for now.
Mallin looking to throw knees to the head but Dayton is blocking nicely.
Mallin misses with the head strike. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Mallin.
Still in the clinch, Mallin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mallin working Dayton over with knees to the body.
Dayton tries to break the clinch but Mallin is controlling the position.
Mallin misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dayton cracks Mallin with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton misses with a double jab #CL#
and Mallin moves into the clinch.
Dayton avoiding damage as Mallin throws knees to the body.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Mallin.
Mallin misses with a knee strike.
Mallin misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dayton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dayton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mallin has double underhooks.
Dayton managing to block the knees to the body from Mallin.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Mallin.
Dayton can't break the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mallin swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
A head kick by Dayton misses
and Mallin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body kick from Dayton.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mallin.
Nice uppercut there from Dayton.
Dayton misses with the combination. #T4#
Dayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mallin thumps Dayton with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallin looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Mallin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dayton takes a step back to recover.
Dayton throws a series of strikes that have Mallin backpedaling. #CUT2#Dexter Mallin's cut is getting worse.
Mallin blocks a jab.
Mallin throws a quick counter head kick but Dayton was just out of range.
A solid body kick from Mallin.
Dayton throws a hook but Mallin blocks it.#KD2#
Dayton lands a big head kick that sends Mallin tumbling to the mat! Dayton takes a step backwards and waves Mallin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mallin is rocked!
Mallin tries to get into range but Dayton steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mallin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dayton scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Dayton!

Event: TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Mallin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reddick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallin.
Reddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reddick loads up on a big right hand but Mallin slips the punch.
Reddick lands a really nice looking cross but Mallin seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Reddick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reddick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mallin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reddick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reddick throws a body shot but no joy.
Mallin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reddick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mallin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reddick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mallin - the referee stops the clock and Reddick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mallin. Reddick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mallin lands with a good body shot.
Reddick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reddick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mallin.
Mallin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reddick scores with the left hand. Mallin knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Reddick.
Reddick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reddick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mallin misses with a wild body shot.
Reddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Mallin. #T2#
Reddick looks to land a left hand but Mallin moved out of range nicely.
Reddick throws a hook to the side of Mallin's head but Mallin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Reddick instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Reddick.
Reddick has a couple of punches blocked by Mallin.
Reddick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mallin backwards.
Reddick misses with some punches.
Reddick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Reddick.
A head punch on the inside from Mallin fails to land.
Mallin keeps control of Reddick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reddick'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.
Still in the clinch, Mallin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mallin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reddick lands a body shot.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reddick avoids it.
Reddick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reddick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reddick lands a left hand.
Reddick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mallin trying to land knees to the body.
Reddick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reddick struggles to land a body shot inside as Mallin controls his hands. #BC#
Reddick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mallin throws a wild body kick that Reddick sees coming a mile off.
Mallin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mallin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##KD#
Reddick cracks Mallin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mallin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reddick finish him? #ROC#Mallin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reddick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reddick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mallin is still on wobbly legs! Can Reddick finish him?
Mallin lands a head kick. Reddick smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Reddick clinches.
Mallin seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Reddick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mallin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reddick is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Reddick as the two fighters clinch.
Mallin looks winded!#BC#
Reddick breaks the clinch.
Mallin wants to slow Reddick down by chopping away at his legs.
Mallin tries a head kick but it misses.
Reddick drops Mallin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Reddick follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calico Reddick!
Calico Reddick retains his light heavyweight title!
Calico Reddick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Mallin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Houston eats them both and turns towards Mallin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Hallam Houston has been cut.#KD#
Mallin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Houston to the floor! Mallin dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Houston is rocked!
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!
Mallin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houston's head.
Houston is still in real trouble! Can Mallin finish him?
Mallin prevents Houston from improving his position.
Houston is trying to maintain the position but Mallin is very close to passing his half guard.
Houston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mallin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Houston! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mallin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mallin!
Dexter Mallin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Mallin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Mallin counters with a left to the body.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mallin.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mallin moves into the clinch.
Mallin crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
Mallin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Mallin with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Garcia has been cut.
Mallin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Mallin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallin with a knee to the head.
Mallin connects with a knee to the head.
Mallin lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mallin.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mallin connects with a knee right up the middle! Garcia tumbles to the floor and Mallin stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dexter Mallin!
A relieved looking Dexter Mallin 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: TL Fight Night 13
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Mallin throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
Santos looks to land a combination but Mallin avoids it well.
Mallin tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Mallin moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexandre Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin moves out of range of the body kick.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Mallin moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mallin.
Mallin tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Mallin counters with a body kick that stops Santos in his tracks momentarily.
Mallin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mallin.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Mallin lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Mallin thumps Santos with a low kick.
Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circle, before Mallin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Santos's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mallin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dexter Mallin!
An out of breath Dexter Mallin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TL Fight Night 8
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jansen connects with a body shot.
Mallin looks to throw a body kick
enabling Jansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jansen lands a nice shot that snaps Mallin's head back.
Mallin tries to clinch but Jansen moves out of range.
Mallin is looking to land body kicks.
Mallin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jansen counters with a left to the body.
Jansen slips a straight right by Mallin.
Jansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mallin.
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin tries to clinch but Jansen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Mallin
enabling Jansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mallin misses with a kick to the body.
Mallin walks into a stiff left hand from Jansen .#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jansen lunges at Mallin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mallin's hand.
Mallin walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jansen ! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Jansen !
A pretty intense looking Marco Jansen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Mallin lands a leg kick that knocks Cooter off balance momentarily.
Cooter lunges at Mallin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mallin's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mallin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mallin tries to clinch but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mallin moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.
Mallin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Cooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Mallin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mallin trying to land knees to the body.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooter avoids it.
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
Cooter tries to break free but Mallin pushes him back against the cage.
Mallin tries to throw a body punch but Cooter avoids it by throwing Mallin back against the cage.
Mallin tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.#T1#
A body shot lands from Mallin.
Cooter prevents a body shot from Mallin.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin misses with some punches.
Mallin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mallin prevents Cooter from breaking the clinch.
Mallin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
Mallin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mallin misses with the head strike.
Mallin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mallin misses with the head strike. #T2#
Cooter can't break the clinch.
Mallin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooter.
Cooter wants to break free but Mallin has control.
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
Mallin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mallin has Cooter pressed against the cage, preventing Cooter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mallin tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mallin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Cooter wants to break free but Mallin has control.
Cooter can't break the clinch.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Cooter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mallin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
Cooter has had enough of the clinch but Mallin keeps him there for the moment.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.
Mallin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooter tries to break free but Mallin pushes him back against the cage.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooter blocking some punches.
Cooter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.
Mallin working aggressively here.
Cooter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
Cooter blocks an uppercut.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mallin tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mallin.
Mallin misses with the head strike.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooter can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mallin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Mallin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cooter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mallin counters with a low kick, right behind Cooter 's knee.
Cooter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mallin counters with a thumping low kick.
Mallin blocks a jab.
Cooter swings for the body but Mallin moves out of range.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooter throws a combination that misses
and Mallin counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Mallin knocks Cooter to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#It looks like Joe Cooter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU#
Mallin decides to stand back up. Mallin steps back and let's Cooter get back to his feet.
Mallin tries to clinch but Cooter is having none of it.
Cooter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooter is breathing heavily.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mallin.
Cooter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mallin.
Cooter avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Cooter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooter misses with a hook. Mallin ducked under it nicely.
Mallin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mallin lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mallin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mallin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooter can do to turn this around?
That kick from Mallin tenderised Cooter's leg. Cooter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mallin throws a hook to the side of Cooter's head but Cooter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooter is looking for the big counter here.
Dexter Mallin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallin is looking to clinch but Cooter is avoiding it.
Mallin looks to clinch
and Cooter counters with a three punch combo that has Mallin backing up. Mallin nods at Cooter to acknowledge the strikes.
Joe Cooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mallin counters with a good, hard body kick but Cooter shrugs it off. #T2#
Cooter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mallin.#KD#
Mallin throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cooter stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mallin follows into mount! #ROC#Cooter is rocked!
Cooter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cooter is still in real trouble! Can Mallin finish him?
Cooter blocking the ground and pound.
Mallin throws a sloppy strike and Cooter uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Cooter has ended up in Mallin's guard. #SUB#
Cooter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mallin wants to stand and escape but Cooter is having none of it.
Cooter seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallin trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Mallin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mallin is trying to control the position but Cooter postures up. #T3#
Mallin wants to hit a sweep here but Cooter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mallin there!
Cooter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mallin to take his back!
Cooter controlling the position well here. Mallin rolled but Cooter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cooter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Mallin wants to get back to his feet.
Mallin rolls, trying to escape but Cooter keeps control of the position.
Mallin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mallin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mallin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooter misses with a combination #KD#
and Mallin counters with a head kick that drops Cooter - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Cooter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mallin.
Mallin is looking to stall here but Cooter recovers full guard.
Cooter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mallin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooter! #REVB#
Mallin looks to move to half guard but instead Cooter has passed into mount! Damn!
Mallin tries to improve his position but instead Cooter has taken his back!
Mallin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Mallin is in bad spot here. #SU2#
Cooter stands up.
Cooter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mallin.
Mallin moves out of range of the body kick from Cooter.
As Cooter tries to get set, Mallin tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooter manages to avoid the attempt.
Mallin slips a jab and a cross from Cooter.
An attempted straight right counter from Mallin misses the target.
Cooter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Mallin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mallin.
Mallin thuds his shin into the meat of Cooter's side.
Cooter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Mallin.
Cooter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mallin - the referee stops the clock and Cooter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mallin. Cooter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mallin keeps Cooter at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Mallin moves into the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooter is trying to break the clinch but Mallin has him pressed against the cage.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Dexter Mallin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mallin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooter wants to get back to striking at distance but Mallin won't allow it.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Mallin working aggressively here.
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe Cooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mallin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Mallin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mallin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Mallin!

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