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Event:
GC 520 Mays VS Crute
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Urbansky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urbansky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Malone tries to pull guard but Urbansky won't allow it.
#BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch.
Urbansky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Urbansky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urbansky is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urbansky down to the mat. Urbansky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Urbansky dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone seems keen to control Urbansky's posture.
Malone wants to stand but Urbansky is controlling the position. #T1#
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urbansky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malone on the ground.
Malone 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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Urbansky's guard. #REVB#
Malone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Urbansky's guard.
Malone throwing shots but Urbansky is blocking nicely.
Malone controlling the action here.#T2#
Malone is trying to control. Urbansky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Urbansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malone.
Urbansky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Malone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Malone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Malone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Urbansky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malone trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Urbansky forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Urbansky.
Urbansky is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urbansky down to the mat. Urbansky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finn Urbansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinhead Malone.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Urbansky throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malone misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Urbansky moves into the clinch.#BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urbansky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Urbansky is looking for a counter combo.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Finn Urbansky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Urbansky instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malone.
#BC#
Urbansky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urbansky stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Urbansky moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Urbansky is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urbansky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.#BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch.
Urbansky stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Urbansky throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urbansky can pounce on him.
Malone dives in and grabs Urbansky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urbansky pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Finn Urbansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinhead Malone.#CL#
Urbansky moves into the clinch.
Malone jumps guard but Urbansky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Urbansky working Malone over with knees to the body.
Urbansky missing with knees to the body.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urbansky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Urbansky crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.#T2#
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Urbansky stands up and waves to Malone to follow him. #CL#
Urbansky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urbansky showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Urbansky gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL#
Urbansky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malone prevents a body shot from Urbansky.
Urbansky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.#BC#
Urbansky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Urbansky clinches with his opponent.
Malone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urbansky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Urbansky gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Urbansky has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urbansky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Urbansky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urbansky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts. #CL#
Urbansky clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Urbansky is controlling the position.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urbansky pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Malone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Urbansky 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Urbansky is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Malone looks to move away, Urbansky throws a big counter combo but Malone just gets out of the way.#CL#
Urbansky moves into range and clinches up with Malone.#TD2#
Malone decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Urbansky is proving a slippery customer.
Urbansky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Malone is looking to stand up but Urbansky isn't so interested in that idea.
Urbansky postures up.
Malone wants to stand but Urbansky is controlling the position.
Urbansky won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Urbansky being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urbansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?#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.#CL#
Urbansky rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Urbansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
#BC#
Urbansky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urbansky as he jumps to the side.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown. Urbansky tries to sprawl out of it but Malone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urbansky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Urbansky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finn Urbansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinhead Malone.#T3#
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urbansky tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urbansky to the ground. Urbansky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Urbansky clinches up against the cage.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Urbansky has double underhooks.
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urbansky walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malone is looking to clinch.
As Malone tries to get set, Urbansky tries to push him back and clinch up but Malone manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Urbansky. Urbansky maintains the clinch.
Malone tries to pull guard but Urbansky won't allow it.
#BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finn Urbansky is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Urbansky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Urbansky clinches. #T4##BC#
Urbansky breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Urbansky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malone quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Urbansky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Malone fails with the takedown#CL#
and Urbansky counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urbansky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urbansky obliges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone avoiding damage as Urbansky throws knees to the body.
Skinhead Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn Urbansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urbansky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Urbansky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urbansky, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Urbansky! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Shukur rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Shukur drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shukur wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Shukur managing to control the position.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Shukur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone stands and throws Shukur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shukur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Malone tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shukur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shukur punching from the bottom.
Malone is trying to control. Shukur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shukur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shukur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shukur is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone wants to clinch#TD2#
and Shukur counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Shukur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shukur is looking to sweep but instead, Malone has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shukur is staying active underneath Malone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone uses his free foot to push down on Shukur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shukur.
Malone lands a big shot there that rocks Shukur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Malone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shukur tries to improve his position but instead Malone has taken his back! #SUB#
Shukur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malone gets his way!
Shukur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone is not going to allow Shukur to sit and survive in this position.
Shukur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malone's guard. Nice work there by Shukur.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Malone is trying to keep Shukur in close.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Shukur is proving a slippery customer.
Shukur is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Shukur is working Malone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Shukur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malone misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Shukur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shukur showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Shukur is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Shukur from advancing to side control.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
Shukur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shukur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone gets back to full guard.
Shukur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shukur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is looking to sweep but instead, Shukur has passed into half guard.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Shukur wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shukur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur working Malone over with strikes.
Shukur slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Shukur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Shukur is looking for a kimura here.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shukur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malone is pressing down on Shukur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Shukur landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Shukur connects with a couple of short punches.
Malone looking to control.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully.
Ali Shukur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shukur slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Shukur from advancing to side control.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Shukur is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Shukur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shukur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shukur dives into side control.
#REVR#
Malone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur lands an elbow.
Shukur working away.
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Shukur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malone has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shukur cracks Malone with a big elbow.
Shukur landing strikes.
Shukur in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Malone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shukur looks up at the clock and then as Malone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shukur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shukur cracks Malone with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shukur immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malone is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shukur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Shukur!
Ali Shukur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Felisberto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone momentarily.
Felisberto misses with a double jab.
Felisberto scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Felisberto sends Malone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Felisberto is motioning to the referee to let Malone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Malone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felisberto fakes the body blow, causing Malone to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Malone goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jancandido Felisberto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Malone #TD2#
and Shukur counters with a single leg into guard. Malone didn't expect that.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shukur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shukur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone controls Shukur momentarily but Shukur frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Shukur distracts Malone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malone wants to get back to his feet but Shukur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shukur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shukur is stalling in the full guard.
Shukur with a nice head shot there.
Shukur trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Shukur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shukur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shukur 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.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shukur is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shukur postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Shukur looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shukur keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shukur wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Malone wants to control from the top but Shukur keeps moving.
Malone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone working the ground and pound but Shukur is defending the strikes.
Shukur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone wants to take a breather but Shukur is having none of it.
Shukur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malone is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Malone decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Shukur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Shukur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Shukur 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##TD2#
Shukur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shukur.
Shukur slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Malone wants to control but Shukur is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shukur winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali Shukur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Shukur prevents Malone from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shukur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shukur is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Malone tries to roll over but Shukur keeps him under control.
Malone moves into full guard.
Shukur postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shukur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shukur trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shukur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shukur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shukur stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shukur is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully. #T3#
Malone trying to control the position.
Shukur connects with a couple of short punches.
Shukur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.#SUB#
Malone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shukur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shukur is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur lands a couple of elbows.
Malone wants to stand up but Shukur is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shukur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Malone is working an open guard so Shukur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Shukur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shukur works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shukur working the ground and pound from side control.
Shukur lands some shots froms side control.
Malone is being controlled here.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Malone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Shukur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shukur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shukur showed some decent athleticism there.
Shukur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shukur is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Shukur connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple. #T1#
Shukur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shukur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Shukur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shukur is working away from the top position though.
Malone wants to improve his position but Shukur is controlling well.
Shukur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone trying to control but Shukur postures up.
Ali Shukur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shukur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Shukur throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely. #T3#
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur cracks Malone with a solid left hand.
Shukur sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shukur defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur landing with the ground and pound.
Shukur chips away with some ground and pound.
Shukur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skinhead Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shukur content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Shukur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shukur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Shukur!
After the fight, Ali Shukur 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Malone has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wolf wants to stand back up but Malone manages to pass into side control.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf looks to move to half guard but instead Malone has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Malone avoids the attempt from Wolf to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Malone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wolf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Malone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malone controlling from mount.
Wolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malone content just to control the position here.
Malone landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Malone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malone controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Malone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wolf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malone controlling his opponent.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone lands a nice shot to the head.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skinhead Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wolf misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Wolf tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Wolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malone did well to prevent Wolf getting side control.
Malone wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Malone manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolf is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Malone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wolf is looking to defend but Malone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wolf! Malone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wolf taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skinhead Malone! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1215 Round 2
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cockerell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cockerell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Malone closes the distance and pushes Cockerell back into the cage.
Cockerell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cockerell is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.
Cockerell scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
Cockerell swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Cockerell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cockerell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Cockerell has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockerell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cockerell wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cockerell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cockerell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cockerell can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Malone drags the fight down to the ground.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Cockerell wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Cockerell trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockerell stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
Malone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cockerell looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cockerell keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Cockerell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone is looking to stand up but Cockerell won't let him.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Malone trying to control but Cockerell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cockerell jabs Malone right on the nose. Malone blinks but takes it well.
Norton Cockerell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Malone postures up.
Malone wants to stand but Cockerell is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockerell is keeping the position for now.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Cockerell wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockerell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Cockerell shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norton Cockerell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Cockerell finds it's target.
Cockerell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Cockerell.
Cockerell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cockerell lands an overhand right.#TD#
Malone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cockerell!
Cockerell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockerell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks. #TD#
Malone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cockerell to the mat! Cockerell manages to get full guard.
Cockerell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cockerell.
Cockerell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockerell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cockerell prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cockerell finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cockerell. That snapped Malone's head back.
Cockerell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cockerell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cockerell lands a nice looking body shot.
Cockerell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cockerell scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Cockerell coming out on top.
Cockerell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cockerell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cockerell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cockerell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Malone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cockerell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norton Cockerell!
Norton Cockerell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"That was bloody lovely, may I have another?"'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Simic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nemanja Simic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Malone decides to stand up.
Nice shot by Simic.
Nice shot by Simic.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt
and Simic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Simic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Simic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Simic connects with a body shot that sends Malone's belly button to the back.
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skinhead Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simic scores with a nice head shot.
Simic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Malone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Malone controlling the action here. #T2#
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simic keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simic pushes Malone off looking to stand but Malone dives back in and keeps control.
Malone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simic!
Malone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malone thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Simic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malone.
#SUB#
Malone has hold of Simic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simic is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Malone has taken his back!#SUB#
Simic tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Malone sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Simic to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skinhead Malone! |
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