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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manny Machado enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Malurky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malurky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Malurky fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Malurky.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malurky misses the shot to the body.
Malurky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado jabs Malurky right on the nose. Malurky blinks but takes it well.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Malurky counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malurky. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malurky.
Machado lands with a hook. Malurky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malurky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malurky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Malurky is trying to break free.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado is trying to break free.
Malurky breaks from the clinch.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Malurky lands.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malurky but Malurky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dan Malurky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malurky lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malurky lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Malurky.
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Malurky.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Malurky sprawls well.
Machado closes the distance but Malurky moves to the side
enabling Malurky to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Malurky circles away.
Machado moves into the clinch.
Malurky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Malurky just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Malurky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malurky tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malurky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malurky is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Malurky has Machado pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado stalling the fight.
Malurky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malurky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malurky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Malurky avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Malurky is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malurky has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Malurky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malurky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malurky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado pushes Malurky up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machado landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky 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.
Malurky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado looks for a takedown but Malurky sprawls well.
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Malurky in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malurky avoids it.
Machado gets through Malurky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malurky.
Machado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malurky prevents it.
Malurky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malurky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado tries to clinch up
and Malurky counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado wants to clinch.
Malurky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Malurky tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malurky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Machado slips a jab from Malurky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Malurky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Malurky pushes him off.
Malurky throws a leg kick that misses.
Dan Malurky is winning the standup battle so far.
Malurky lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado tries to clinch up
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malurky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malurky.
Malurky cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malurky scores with a shot to the body.
Malurky misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malurky thinking.
Machado moves out of range as Malurky strikes.
Malurky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Malurky misses the shot to the body.
Malurky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malurky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malurky misses with a left hand
and Machado moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Malurky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado closes the distance and pushes Malurky back into the cage.
Machado tries to work over Malurky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado misses with a knee to the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Malurky controls the action.
Malurky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Malurky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malurky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Malurky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado slips a jab from Malurky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Malurky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malurky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado pushes Malurky up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Malurky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malurky's efforts to push away.
Malurky is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malurky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malurky lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malurky.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Malurky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut.
Malurky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado tries to clinch up but Malurky circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malurky connects with a body shot.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado wants to clinch up but Malurky keeps it at a distance.
Machado closes the distance but Malurky moves to the side
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malurky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado wants to clinch.
Malurky swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a hook.
Malurky cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malurky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Malurky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malurky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malurky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malurky 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throwing strikes from guard but Malurky blocks nicely.
Malurky has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Malurky just wasn't active enough.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
enabling Malurky to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Malurky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malurky, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Malurky!
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