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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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160 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a right hand
and Malapitan counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Mick Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Penn misses with a right hand
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malapitan staying out of range there.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malapitan lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Malapitan.
Penn pushes Malapitan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malapitan has picked Penn up - he's going for a ride! Malapitan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malapitan is just content to waste time from the top position. Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Malapitan is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malapitan is on top in guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Penn pulls Malapitan in close to his closed guard and prevents Malapitan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malapitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn pulls Malapitan in close to prevent any damage.
Malapitan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn cracks Malapitan with a solid left hand.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malapitan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malapitan working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Malapitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malapitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Penn 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.
Malapitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Malapitan.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Malapitan counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Malapitan counters with a left to the body.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Malapitan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Malapitan counters with a two punch combo.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Malapitan counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan slips under a jab from Penn.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malapitan defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malapitan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malapitan.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn misses with a hook
and Malapitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Penn.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Penn shoots in.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Malapitan connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Malapitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Penn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malapitan quickly recovers to half guard.
Malapitan wants to get back to full guard.
Penn throwing shots but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to get back to full guard.
Malapitan gets back to full guard.
Penn stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Malapitan blocks nicely.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn is working Malapitan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penn stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Mick Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to land a strike but Malapitan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malapitan is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Malapitan had a free shot at his head there.
Malapitan is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malapitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Nice defenses there by Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a head kick.
Penn rushes Malapitan and presses him up against the cage.
Malapitan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Malapitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penn is keeping busy.
Malapitan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penn prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malapitan.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan jumps guard but Penn stands there with Malapitan around his waist. Malapitan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malapitan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malapitan is trying to drag Penn to the mat but Penn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn pushes Malapitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Malapitan has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn controlling the position well.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn gets full guard.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Malapitan throwing strikes but missing.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penn has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn throws a strike but Malapitan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Malapitan throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Malapitan's brow.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn with a nice head shot there.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Mick Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan is trying to keep Penn in close.
Raje Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn works over Malapitan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Penn!
Mick Penn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Revolution Fatigues for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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FIGHT
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