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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judo Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko has chosen The Pixies - Bone Machine as his entrance music. Theodore Malenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Judo Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Malenko.
Malenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Malenko settles back down.
Law moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Malenko as he connects with a hook.
Malenko tries to move into range but Law moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malenko's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Law prevents Malenko from improving his position.
Law is taking a breather. Malenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Law 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is working for a kimura but Malenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Malenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Law is looking for a kimura here.
Malenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Law postures up.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malenko wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Malenko is trying to keep Law in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Malenko leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Law looks to land a combination but Malenko avoids it well.
Malenko throws out a leg kick but Law moves out of range and Malenko only half commits.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malenko defends it nicely.
Law lands a head shot.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
Malenko throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Malenko throws a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law lands with a nice combination. Malenko backs away looking to recover.
Malenko throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Malenko throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Malenko.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malenko throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law looks to land a combination but Malenko avoids it well.
A big left from Malenko misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law connects with a right hand. Malenko shakes it off.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Law slips under a jab.
Law slips a straight right by Malenko.
Malenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Malenko shows good takedown defense.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Law connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Law moves out of range as Malenko strikes.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malenko's waist but Malenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
Law throws a shot to the body.
Malenko is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Law scores with a jab to the head.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Law displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Malenko looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Law dives in and grabs Malenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malenko pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Malenko's defenses.
Malenko motions for Law to come forward. Malenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Malenko, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Malenko against the cage but Malenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malenko walks into a straight right hand from Law.
Law connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law works the jab nicely.
Donk. Law catches Malenko right on the button with a cross.
Law scores with a shot to the body.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
Malenko ducks right into an uppercut from Law.
Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malenko's half guard.
Malenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
Malenko is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Malenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malenko tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Malenko wants to sweep but Law has passed to side control!
Malenko is letting Law control him for a moment.
Law swings around for an armbar but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Law's guard.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Malenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Law shoots in and bounces Malenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Law drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malenko!
Malenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Law wants to control but Malenko postures up.
Malenko working the head with strikes.
Malenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Malenko crashes against the mat.
Malenko wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
Malenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Law dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law misses with a body shot.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malenko closes the distance and clinches.
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Law.
Law blocks a jab.
Malenko drops his hands momentarily and Law takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malenko pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malenko dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Malenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malenko distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Malenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malenko pulls his head out easily.
Law tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malenko.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Malenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malenko working over Law with some ground and pound. Law looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law wants to get back to full guard but Malenko has passed into side control.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Malenko.
Judo Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malenko working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up.
Law tries to reverse the position but Malenko maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko landing shots from mount.
Law is looking to improve his position but Malenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Malenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Malenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Law can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Law can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Law has Malenko in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Theodore Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judo Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Malenko.
I think Law 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judo Law!
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