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Event:
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Malen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geisler.
Malen avoids the body shot from Geisler.
Geisler throws a big shot that misses.
Malen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Malen.
Geisler takes a swing at Malen's ribcage but misses.
Malen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Geisler misses
and Malen counters with a nice leg kick.
Geisler thuds his right hand into Malen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Malen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Geisler to the ground. Malen is now in Geisler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malen wants to stand but Geisler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geisler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malen wants to get up but he can't break Geisler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Geisler wants to stand up but Malen is controlling him. #SU#
Malen gets to his feet. Geisler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baron Geisler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geisler lands a right hook to the body.
Geisler swings for the body but Malen moves out of range.
Malen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malen throws a front kick that sends Geisler stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Geisler misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Geisler misses its intended target.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
Malen wants to clinch.#CL#
Malen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geisler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Geisler stops a takedown attempt from Malen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathis Malen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Geisler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malen moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Malen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geisler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Geisler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Baron Geisler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Malen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Geisler to the mat! Geisler manages to get full guard.
Malen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geisler is keeping the position for now.
Geisler can't keep his opponent in guard - Malen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malen trying to mount his opponent but Geisler defends it.
Malen is trying to control the action in half guard but Geisler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Malen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geisler is just riding it out for now. Malen eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Geisler manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Malen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geisler tries to avoid it but Malen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geisler to the ground. Geisler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Geisler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malen circles away quickly and effectively.
Geisler looks to score with a jab to the body but Malen is just out of range.
Geisler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geisler wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Geisler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Geisler sizes up Malen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Geisler misses with a straight left.
Geisler scores with a jab. Malen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick and Geisler moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Geisler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baron Geisler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malen throws a head kick that misses
and Malen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malen drops his hands momentarily and Geisler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malen moves away from the strike by Geisler.
Geisler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malen.
A punch combination from Geisler misses.
Geisler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Geisler misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Geisler finds it's target.#T1#
Geisler lunges at Malen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malen's hand. #ROC2#
Malen is rocked!
Geisler walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Malen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Geisler swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Malen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Geisler!
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Event:
PSE 41
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Duff checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Duff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duff is in Malen's guard.
Malen wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Duff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Malen is pulling down on Duff's head to control his posture. #ES#
Malen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Malen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Malen decides to stand up.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Malen closes the distance and clinches.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duff after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Duff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Malen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Malen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Malen pushes Duff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Duff gets a double leg takedown into Malen's guard.
Duff postures up in Malen's guard and throws a big left but Malen blocks it.
Malen is controlling Duff's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malen working a defensive guard here.
Malen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duff prevents Malen from getting back to his feet.
Duff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Duff stands and throws Malen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Malen is rocked!
Duff cracks Malen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Duff immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Malen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Malen advances to mount.
Malen controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Malen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nichols throws a poor cross that misses
and Malen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Nichols shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nichols showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Malen pushes Nichols off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Malen clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Malen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Malen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Nichols jumps guard.
Malen pushing down on Nichols's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malen in particular looking to stall.
Malen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malen controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Malen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Malen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2##CL2#
Malen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Malen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malen thumps Nichols with a low kick.
Malen lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Malen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malen controls the position. #SU2#
Malen stands up and beckons Nichols to his feet.
Malen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malen is defended easily by Nichols.
Nichols seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Malen clinches. #BC2#
Malen breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nichols. #ES2#
Malen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Malen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Nichols has been cut.
Malen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malen to the mat! Malen manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Malen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nichols clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Malen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathis Malen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Nichols's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Nichols has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Malen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Malen stands up from Nichols's guard - Malen perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Nichols looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Malen pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malen thumps Nichols with a low kick.
Malen lands a leg kick that knocks Nichols off balance momentarily.
Nichols goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Malen.
Dean Nichols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nichols's head.#CL#
Nichols closes the distance and pushes Malen back into the cage.#TD2#
Malen tightens his grip and picks Nichols up, before dumping him to the ground. Nichols manages to land in guard.
Malen content to stall in guard here.
Malen slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Malen decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Malen throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Nichols throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malen was covering up waiting for the punch and Nichols finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Malen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nichols is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Malen manages to pull guard.
Nichols stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nichols's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Malen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malen lands a head kick. Nichols smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nichols scores with a takedown into Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD2#
Malen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Malen stands up from half guard. #TD#
Nichols closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malen quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Malen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nichols is on him like a limpet, forcing Malen back against the cage.#BC2#
Malen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Malen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nichols's guard.
Nichols is wriggling around but Malen manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Malen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Malen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Malen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Nichols shoots in and bounces Malen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Malen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nichols off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malen fails to land the takedown.
Nichols throws a big counter combination but Malen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathis Malen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Nichols's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Malen misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Malen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Malen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Nichols closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen has his feet on Nichols's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mathis Malen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Malen pushes Nichols up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Malen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols is trying to maintain the position but Malen is very close to passing his half guard.
Malen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Malen is continuing to stall.
Malen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Malen is controlling him well.
Malen not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick by Nichols misses
and Malen counters with a body kick that stops Nichols in his tracks momentarily.
Nichols misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malen.
#CL#
Nichols has Malen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Malen breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nichols darts in and clinches Malen up against the cage.#BC2#
Malen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malen shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Nichols shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Malen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malen.
Nichols attempts a counter takedown but Malen avoids it well and moves away.
Malen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathis Malen.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nichols on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malen. Malen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nichols showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malen.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4##CL2#
Malen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Malen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malen connects with a high kick. #TD#
Nichols scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Malen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nichols keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Malen pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Malen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Malen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nichols pinned against the cage. Nichols gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathis Malen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathis Malen!
A victorious Mathis Malen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Malen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bearclaw if he has to take too many more of those.
Bearclaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Malen thumps Bearclaw with a low kick.
Malen throws a shot to the body.
Bearclaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bearclaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malen keeps Bearclaw at a distance using the push kick.
Malen lands a head kick. Bearclaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bearclaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bearclaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malen cracks the inside of Bearclaw's front leg.
Bearclaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malen lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Malen lands a big right hand that sends Bearclaw crashing to the mat! Malen stays standing though and waves Bearclaw back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bearclaw is rocked!
Bearclaw is aggressively charging in as Malen backs up avoiding any damage. Malen tosses out a jab and Bearclaw runs right into it face first! Bearclaw is out cold! Malen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bearclaw's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathis Malen!
Mathis Malen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 190 Kansalainen - Nielsen
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Robbins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malen as he avoids it easily.
As Robbins looks to move away, Malen throws a big counter combo but Robbins just gets out of the way.#TD#
Malen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malen is looking to stand up but Robbins won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robbins is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Malen wants to stand and escape but Robbins is having none of it.
Malen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
I've been told that Robbins has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Malen wants to sweep here but Robbins controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins landing some decent shots from guard.
Malen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robbins distracts Malen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Robbins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Robbins throwing strikes but missing.
Malen keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robbins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robbins stops Malen from standing up.
Robbins trying to control but Malen is working from the bottom.
Robbins scoring with some ground and pound.
Robbins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robbins preventing the sweep.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Malen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Robbins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malen pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Malen is going to stand back up.
Malen is keen to just control but Robbins is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Robbins has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Malen. Oh but Robbins has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Malen goes limp - he's gone! Robbins jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cal Robbins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cal Robbins thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ABW 179 Perez - Gonza
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hund has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Malen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hund fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mathis Malen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Hund.
Hund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Malen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hund but Hund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hund shoots for a double leg takedown but Malen sprawls well. He's pushed Hund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malen enables Hund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Hund slips nicely into half guard.
Malen is looking to control Hund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hund is working for a kimura but Malen is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##ES#
Malen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hund closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malen's guard.
Malen keeping moving, preventing Hund from controlling successfully.
Hund prevents Malen from getting back to his feet.
Malen has Hund pulled in close to control his posture.
Hund trying to control the position from guard on top but Malen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hund might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hund pushes down on Malen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hund lands strikes from half guard.#ES#
Malen kicks Hund off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Hund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hund lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malen working a defensive guard here.
Malen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Malen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hund is aware though and is defending well.
Malen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hund trying to control but Malen is working from the bottom.
Hund stands and throws Malen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malen is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hund is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Hund is trying to get an arm triangle but Malen is defending well. #SUB2#
Hund is trying to get an arm triangle but Malen is defending well.
Malen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Malen tries to buck Hund off but Hund is having none of it.
A control attempt from Malen but he's now mounted!
Hund lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Malen is rocked!#T4#
Hund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malen tries to hold on but Hund pushes him away.
Hund postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Malen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hund around the waist but Hund pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hund is the winner by TKO! Hund jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Hund!
A victorious Borys Hund thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malen counters with a two punch combo.
Malen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Malen scores with a nice right hand.
Malen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malen shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gorgeous Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Malen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Malen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malen under the eye.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob scores with a hook.
Bob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malen in his tracks. #ROC#
Malen is rocked!
Malen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Malen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bob gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgeous Bob!
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Event:
ABW 155 Blackblood - Kai
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Watkins has his takedown stuffed
and Malen counters with a nice uppercut.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malen.
Malen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Malen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malen seems to be stalking Watkins here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Watkins drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mathis Malen!
An out of breath Mathis Malen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Devin Watkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gotta get better. '.
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Event:
ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Schmitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Malen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick and Schmitt moves out of range easily.
Malen avoids a kick to the body.
Malen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Tumleh Schmitt has been cut.
Schmitt lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmitt.
Malen thuds a left hand into Schmitt's body.
Malen misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmitt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malen.#CL2#
Schmitt gets a clinch.
Malen wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmitt won't allow it.
#BC#
Malen manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Malen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malen scores with a hook to the body. Schmitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmitt, right into the meat.
Schmitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schmitt moves in looking to clinch but Malen pushes him off.
Malen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malen moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Malen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Malen.
Malen misses with a body shot.
And Schmitt tries to counter it with a takedown but Malen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malen swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmitt.#T2##KD#
Malen lands a big head kick that sends Schmitt tumbling to the mat! Malen takes a step backwards and waves Schmitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Schmitt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmitt misses with a head kick.
Schmitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Malen finish him?
Schmitt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle, before Malen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Schmitt's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Malen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mathis Malen!
Mathis Malen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 139 Fujiwara - Benavidez
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Malen lands a big head kick that sends Robbins tumbling to the mat! Malen takes a step backwards and waves Robbins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Robbins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.
Robbins misses with a takedown attempt
and Malen counters with a big left hand that crumples Robbins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathis Malen!
A victorious Mathis Malen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Experiment lV loads up on a big right hand but Malen slips the punch.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick
and Malen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathis Malen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malen throws a lazy head kick
letting Experiment lV counter with a right hand.
Malen tests Experiment lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malen misses with a takedown attempt
and Malen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses.
Malen lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Malen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV drops Malen with a big left hand! Malen is injured, injured bad! Experiment lV jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment lV!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment lV 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:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Malen takes the fight into the clinch.
Berg stops a takedown attempt from Malen.
#TD#
Malen has hold of one of Berg's legs. Berg is fighting the takedown attempt but Malen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Malen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berg dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Malen wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Malen's brow. #SUB#
Malen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Malen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Malen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Malen looking for a guillotine here but Berg defends easily.
Malen wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berg defends it easily.
Malen 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.#SUB#
Malen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Malen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Malen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Malen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Berg stacks Malen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Berg!
Berg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malen down.
Malen is trying to get back to half guard.
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Malen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Berg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berg's best efforts.
Malen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Malen wants to sweep but Berg has passed to side control!
Malen taking a bit of punishment here - Berg scoring with strikes.
Berg cracks Malen with a big right hand but Malen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Malen is not content to let Berg control the position.
Berg lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Berg tries for a kimura but Malen is defending well.
Malen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berg's best efforts.
Malen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Malen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Malen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Malen's hands, connecting with Malen's forehead.
Berg working Malen over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Malen is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Malen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Berg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Malen looks for a takedown but Berg sprawls well.
Malen seems to have got his legs back now.
Berg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Berg misses #TD#
and Malen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berg wants to improve his position but Malen is controlling well.
Berg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berg.
Malen passes Berg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Berg to regain full guard.
Malen passes into half guard.
Malen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berg defending well though. #T1#
Malen is trying to control. Berg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Berg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malen pulls his head out easily.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Malen works his way into full mount!
Malen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berg is looking to escape.
Malen controlling his opponent. #T2#
Berg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malen trying to control from half guard but Berg is working away.
Berg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berg is trying to keep Malen in close.
Malen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malen forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Malen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malen passes to side control. #SUB#
Malen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malen working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malen trying to control the position but Berg is working away. #SUB#
Malen is trying to get an arm triangle but Berg is defending well.
Berg tries to bench press Malen off him but Malen keeps the position.
Malen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berg keeps working.
Berg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathis Malen dominated that second round.
That's time! Malen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Berg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Malen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malen throws a big right hand that misses.
Carl Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malen advances position into side control!
Berg is trying to get back to half guard.
Malen wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy.
Berg is trying to control Malen's posture but Malen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg sneaks back into half guard.
Malen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berg! #T1#
Malen cracks Berg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Malen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Berg is on top in guard.
Malen wants to sweep but no luck.
Berg working some strikes from top position.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
Malen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malen's head.
Malen has momentary wrist control but Berg slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Malen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Malen wants to pass to mount but Berg is defending the position.
Berg tries to get to full guard but Malen has control of the leg.
Malen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Malen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Malen wants to work for an arm triangle but Berg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Malen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malen content to control rather than advance.
Berg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berg 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.
Berg can't keep his opponent in guard - Malen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berg won't allow Malen to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malen unloads with some shots from mount but Berg bucks and avoids them well.
Malen unloads with some shots from mount but Berg bucks and avoids them well.
Malen tries to take his opponent's back but Berg turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Malen is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malen keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathis Malen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathis Malen!
A victorious Mathis Malen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Malen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Malen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Malen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malen wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez won't allow Malen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Malen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Malen throwing strikes here but Lopez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Top Dawg, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malen fails to move to back control.
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malen trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malen trying to advance position but Lopez counters by regaining guard.
Malen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lopez keeping full guard, as Malen tries to pass. #SUB#
Malen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lopez has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Malen manages to get his head free but now Lopez has transitioned to an armbar! Malen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lopez! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Lopez!
After the fight, Nate Lopez 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:
ABW 106 Verygood - Jones
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McCall moves into the clinch.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malen is defending well for now.#TD#
Malen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McCall tries to escape but Malen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Malen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
McCall showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Malen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Even with his hooks in, Malen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McCall trying to control the position but Malen manages to sink in the hooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Malen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McCall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
McCall is trying to defend against the choke here but Malen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Malen Tightens the hold and McCall taps out furiously! Malen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mathis Malen!
Our winner, Mathis Malen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Malen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Malen controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Malen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is letting Malen control him for a moment. #SUB#
Malen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mathis Malen!
After winning the bout, Mathis Malen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Micheal Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn I Know it Was A Hard Fight Fans, But I'll Win The Next One'.
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