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Event:
JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Malone throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone trying to mount his opponent but Butler defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler keeping hold of Malone's head, controlling as best he can.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Butler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Butler controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Butler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malone trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malone scores with a one two! Butler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Butler shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Malone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malone showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone trying to control the action but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler is doing well to control the position and prevent Malone from advancing to side control.
Butler gets full guard.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Butler keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Butler controlling the position.
Malone trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Butler gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachery Malone.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butler is looking for a counter combo.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone looks winded!
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Butler gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Butler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.#CL#
Butler gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Butler. That snapped Malone's head back.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Malone swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Malone wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Butler struggling a bit here.#T1#
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butler is pushing Malone's head away, looking to escape. Malone manages to hold on to the position though.
Zachery Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Butler wants to control but Malone postures up.
Butler tries to buck Malone off but Malone is having none of it.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Butler is not content to let Malone control the position.
Malone looking to control but instead Butler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone is keen to just control but Butler is a slippery customer.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Malone is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Butler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD2#
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butler on his heels. He'll look to pass Butler's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Malone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malone 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. #ES#
Butler wriggles free and stands up.
Butler dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Butler darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown. Butler fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #SUB#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone 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. #T4#
Butler pulls Malone in close to his closed guard and prevents Malone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malone 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler is trying to control the position but Malone postures up. #SUB#
Butler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Malone has his hands clasped together but Butler extends and breaks Malone's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Butler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximo Butler! |
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Event:
JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Sanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malone not doing much here.
Malone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Van Sanders is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Sanders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
Malone controlling the action here.
Van Sanders trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
Malone trying to control from half guard but Van Sanders is working away.
Van Sanders wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Sanders keeps working.
Van Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
Malone stops Van Sanders from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Van Sanders scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Van Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Malone's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Malone controlling from the top position.
Malone wants to control from the top but Van Sanders keeps moving.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Van Sanders working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Sanders trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Sanders looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Van Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Malone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zachery Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Van Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachery Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
As Malone backs off Van Sanders throws a huge counter combo but Malone manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Malone slips under a jab from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders misses with a straight right.
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone is looking for a counter combo.
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Sanders circles away.
Malone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Sanders swivels and escapes.
Danga de danga de dang - Malone scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Malone moves into the clinch.
Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone trying to pass the guard but Van Sanders defending well.
Malone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Sanders moves into full guard.
Van Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Sanders has Malone pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zachery Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malone blocks a head kick by Van Sanders.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Van Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.#T4#
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Sanders throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Van Sanders gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Sanders is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Sanders's back!
Casey Van Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone avoiding Van Sanders 's attempts to control his hands.
Malone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casey Van Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Sanders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down. #T1##TD2#
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malone's half guard.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Van Sanders wants to get up but he can't break Malone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Sanders wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Van Sanders stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
Malone working a defensive guard here.
Van Sanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Van Sanders. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachery Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Van Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Van Sanders coming out on top.#TD2#
Van Sanders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Sanders postures up.
Van Sanders is stalling in the full guard.
Van Sanders trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone keeping full guard, as Van Sanders tries to pass. #T4#
Van Sanders is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Sanders trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malone controls Van Sanders momentarily but Van Sanders frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Sanders is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Van Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Van Sanders persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Sanders but Van Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Casey Van Sanders.
I've got Van Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Van Sanders!
After the fight, Casey Van Sanders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
JF 17 - Rey vs Silva
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Malone stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hayes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayes prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone keeping control of the position.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Malone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Malone gets full guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malone pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Malone continues to stall.#T3#
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Hayes from advancing to side control.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is positioning himself well to prevent Hayes advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
Malone lands a two punch combo.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.#TD#
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hayes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hayes's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hayes pushes a forearm under Malone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korbin Hayes! |
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Event:
JF 15 - Matas vs Solis
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayes.
Malone scores with a one two! Hayes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Hayes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malone content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Malone stands up and waves to Hayes to follow him. #TD#
Malone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayes sprawls well initially but Malone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malone is controlling the pace.
Malone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hayes won't allow Malone to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Malone wants to pass the guard but Hayes is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Malone is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malone pulls his head out easily.
Malone slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead.
Hayes is looking to control Malone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone controlling the action here.
Malone wants to free his trapped foot but Hayes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayes trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
Malone content to control rather than advance. #T3##SU#
Malone stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hayes tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayes. #TD#
Malone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hayes is trying to defend but Malone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayes trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Malone stands up and beckons Hayes to join him on the feet. #T4##TD#
Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hayes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hayes working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hayes is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
#TD#
Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hayes!
Malone controlling from mount.
Zachery Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hayes tries to hold on but Malone postures up.
Malone controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Hayes working to try and regain half guard.
Malone controlling from mount.
Malone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Hayes tries to reverse the position but Malone maintains control.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Hayes tries to hold on but Malone pushes him away. #T2#
Malone controlling the pace for now.
Malone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Malone.
Malone with shots to the head and body - Hayes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Malone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hayes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Hayes tries to hold on but Malone pushes him away.
Malone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.
Malone controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Malone is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Hayes regains half guard.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
Malone stalling.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes keeps trying to improve his position.
Malone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Malone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayes throws a chopping leg kick but Malone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Malone scores with a takedown into Hayes's guard.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hayes looking for a guillotine here but Malone defends easily.
#SU#
Malone stands and steps away. Hayes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayes.
Zachery Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malone checks it well.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.#TD#
Malone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Malone pushes his legs off easily.
Malone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Malone.#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.#SUB2#
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malone continues to hold on tight.#SUB2#
Malone has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hayes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malone is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hayes pulls down on the head and he's put Malone to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Korbin Hayes! |
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Event:
Just Fights XI - Jose vs Matas
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Malone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Malone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera striking off his back but it's not causing Malone any problems.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivera managing to control the position.
Malone wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Malone 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivera tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range. #TD#
Malone feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, Malone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Malone 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.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
Malone trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malone's guard. #REVB##T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rivera content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Malone scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Malone wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Malone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Malone trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zachery Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malone.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Malone ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Rivera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Malone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivera is not content to let Malone control the position. #T2#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Malone drags him back down.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
Rivera sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rivera tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Malone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T3#
Malone is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
Malone stalling. #SU#
Malone stands up out of the half guard.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malone. #T4#
Rivera is not content to let Malone control the position.
Rivera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malone is controlling him well.
Zachery Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Malone dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malone.
Rivera holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rivera tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone wants to control but Rivera passes easily into half guard.
Malone is looking to control Rivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?
Malone tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Malone wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
Malone wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera is controlling the pace.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malone trying to control but Rivera postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rivera leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Malone tries to sprawl but Rivera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Malone tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.#T4#
Rivera wants to stand up but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone controlling the position well.
Rivera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malone wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
John Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachery Malone! |
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