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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Molby moves into the clinch successfully.
Malenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Molby.
Molby misses with an elbow over the top.
Molby tries to land a knee to the head but Malenko blocks with his arms.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Molby manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Molby manages to break the clinch.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Molby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Molby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malenko throws the left hand but Molby avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Molby.
Molby misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Malenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molby regains half guard.#SUB#
Molby pushes Malenko off, looking to escape but Malenko dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Molby is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Malenko!
Post fight, an emotional Dean Malenko said 'Im looking to put the 4 horseman back together....anyone seen Ric??'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 35
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Duchene loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Duchene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Duchene misses.
Decent striking displayed by Duchene there.
Duchene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duchene.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Duchene.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
Malenko shoots for a takedown but Duchene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duchene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Malenko has been cut.
Duchene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duchene connects with a superb combination that knocks Malenko out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Duchene before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Malenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rene Duchene!
The defeated Dean Malenko had this to say: 'The ref was paid off everyone seen the illegal chair shot.....ill be back!'.
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Malenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalani throws a right hand that Malenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Malenko also avoids with ease.
Malenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalani pinned against the cage. Kalani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malenko 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.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalani cracks Malenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalani's coach down at Animal FLEX Zone was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kalani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Malenko misses with a hook
and Kalani counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalani circles away.
Kalani slaps away a takedown attempt from Malenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Kalani.
Kalani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malenko.
Kalani scores with a sloppy right hand. Malenko should have avoided that one.
Kalani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malenko.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Kalani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malenko shoots for a takedown but Kalani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malenko needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.
Kalani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.#T2#
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalani connects with a body shot that sends Malenko's belly button to the back.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malenko shoots in but Kalani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalani defends it nicely.
A left lands for Kalani.
Malenko walks into a straight right hand from Kalani.#ROC2#
Malenko is rocked!
Kalani slips a jab from Malenko.
Oh Malenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malenko tries to get into range but Kalani steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Malenko! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kalani scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
After the big win, Akamu Kalani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ZZ POPS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Dean Malenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'The ref was paid off everyone seen the illegal chair shot.....ill be back!'.
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Event:
SyFi 100
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Malenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Malenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Childress is defending well. #SUB#
Malenko tries for a kimura but Childress is defending well. #SUB#
Malenko tries for a kimura but Childress is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Childress's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Childress is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Childress is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Childress is pushing Malenko's head away, looking to escape. Malenko manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Malenko swings around for an armbar but Childress sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Malenko's guard.
Childress with a flurry of punches that miss.
Childress chips away with some ground and pound.
Childress lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Malenko has been cut.
My spies in BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING inform me that Childress has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Childress slips nicely into half guard.
Malenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Childress's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Childress's back!
Childress trying to get back to his feet but Malenko is in full control for now.
Childress trying to control the hands but Malenko won't let him.
I really don't envy Childress right now.
Childress is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Malenko working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Malenko looking to break Childress's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Childress remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malenko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Malenko is persistently looking for the submission but Childress is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Childress wants to get back to his feet.
Childress trying to control the position but Malenko manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Malenko looking for the choke from the back.
Childress wants to escape the position.
Malenko is trying to stick to Childress's back but Childress is turning into Malenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Childress.#SUB#
Malenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Childress must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Childress lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Malenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Childress defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Childress trying to control the position from guard on top but Malenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Childress content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Childress landing some decent shots from guard.
Childress postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Childress lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Malenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Childress has picked Malenko up and slammed him! Malenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Childress manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Childress is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Childress off and has taken his back!#T4#
Childress looking to control the position. #SUB#
Childress is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malenko gets his way!
#SUB#
Malenko tightening his grip on Childress, looking for the choke.
Childress trying to control the position but Malenko manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Malenko is persistently looking for the submission but Childress is defending it well.
#SUB#
Malenko looking to break Childress's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Childress remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malenko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Malenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Malenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malenko slips a jab from Childress.
Malenko throws a big shot that misses.
Childress swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Childress fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Childress rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Malenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Childress won't be happy with that.
Malenko has control of an arm but Childress manages to advance to Malenko's back!
Dean Malenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malenko covers up after that shot from Childress.
#SUB2#
Malenko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Childress gets his way!
Malenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Childress's guard. Nice work there by Malenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Childress wants to stand and escape but Malenko is having none of it.
Childress keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Childress wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Malenko looks to throw the jab but Childress is out of range.
A slow jab from Childress misses its intended target.
Childress misses with a straight right. #TD#
Malenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Childress looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Childress is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Malenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Childress is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malenko prevents Childress from escaping the position.
Childress is looking to regain half guard here but Malenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Childress is trying to control Malenko's posture but Malenko avoids it. #SUB#
Malenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Childress has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Childress is looking to get back to his feet here but Malenko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Childress's back.
Childress is trying to get back to his feet but Malenko has full control of the position and if anything, Childress has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Childress tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Childress is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Childress is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Malenko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Malenko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
I really don't envy Childress right now.
Childress is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Malenko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Malenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Childress is trying to get back to his feet but Malenko has full control of the position and if anything, Childress has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Childress trying to control the hands but Malenko breaks the grip.
Childress tries to break free.
Childress looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Childress defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Malenko has the hooks in. Childress is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Childress trying to control but not successfully.
Childress is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Childress preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Malenko.
Childress is trying to get back to his feet but Malenko has full control of the position and if anything, Childress has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Childress preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Malenko.
Childress avoids the strikes from Malenko.
Childress trying to get back to his feet but Malenko is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Malenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Malenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R3#
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Childress manages to avoid it.
Malenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Malenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Childress is looking to stand back up but Malenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Childress. #REVB#
Malenko trying to control the action but Childress is working from the bottom.
Childress is trying to stand back up but Malenko is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childress trying to control but Malenko postures up.
Childress is looking to escape.#T1#
Childress is pressing down on Malenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malenko stops Childress from standing up.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Childress is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Childress tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Childress is looking to stand up but Malenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Malenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Childress keeps moving.
Childress not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malenko trying to control but Childress is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Childress shoots in and gets a takedown into Malenko's guard.#T2#
Childress is in close to Malenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Childress is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Malenko working for a triangle but Childress defends it easily.
Childress tries to free his leg and advance position but Malenko is retaining full guard.
Angel Childress has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Malenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Childress doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Malenko is tightening it up a little... Childress has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Childress reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Childress taps out! Nice BJJ there by Malenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im looking to put the 4 horseman back together....anyone seen Ric??'.
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Event:
Torcida 44 - Mfer Vs Snowdon
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malenko.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Carvalho tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malenko goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvalho continues to drive forward.
Carvalho lands a body shot.
Malenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Carvalho is looking to slow Malenko down with leg kicks.
Carvalho's corner calls for a 1-2. Carvalho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drew Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Malenko.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Carvalho counters with a nice leg kick.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Malenko is having none of it.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Malenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Malenko is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Malenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Malenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carvalho wants to stand but Malenko is controlling the position.
Malenko advances position into side control!
Malenko working away.#SUB2#
Malenko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Carvalho looks calm but he's in trouble here. Malenko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Carvalho is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Malenko lets go of the hold and Carvalho can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im looking to put the 4 horseman back together....anyone seen Ric??'.
The defeated Drew Carvalho had this to say: '......fluke.fucking fluke.'.
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Event:
Torcida 40 - Greene Vs Dormier
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Malenko misses with a looping left.
Hans Nebel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nebel blocks a jab.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nebel sprawls well. Nebel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Malenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Nebel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Dean Malenko has been cut.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nebel.
Nebel scores with a shot to the body.
Malenko moves away from the strike by Nebel.
Malenko with the counter takedown but Nebel avoids it easily.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebel misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Malenko scores with a takedown into Nebel's guard.#ES#
Nebel uses the cage to get back to his 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!#TD2#
Malenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nebel was covering up waiting for the punch and Malenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nebel trying to keep a closed guard but Malenko is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nebel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nebel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nebel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malenko on the ground.
Nebel tries to free his leg and advance position but Malenko is retaining full guard.
Nebel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Malenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nebel defends it easily.
Nebel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nebel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nebel has managed to get both his arms back between Malenko's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Malenko has his feet on Nebel's thighs here. He's pushed Nebel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nebel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
A relieved looking Dean Malenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Malenko darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Malenko into the cage.
Malenko 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.
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Martin tries to counter it with a takedown but Malenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Malenko feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Malenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malenko 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.
Malenko slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Malenko is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Malenko.
#SUB#
Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Malenko.
Martin is trying to stand.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Malenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Malenko eventually gives up the hold.
Malenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin won't allow Malenko to pass to mount.
Martin is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malenko prevents Martin from standing back up.
#SUB#
Malenko is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
#T3#
Malenko working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Malenko 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malenko is controlling the pace.
Martin is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Malenko moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
Malenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Malenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martin shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Malenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Malenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Malenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malenko leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Martin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Malenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Martin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Malenko pulls down on the head and he's put Martin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 33 - Breed Vs Visigoth
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mikkonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Dean Malenko has been cut.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malenko misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Mikkonen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Malenko! Mikkonen lets Malenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Malenko is rocked!
Mikkonen lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manu Mikkonen!
After the fight, Manu Mikkonen 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:
Torcida 27 - Greene Vs Cheem
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Go fails in his attempt to clinch.
Go connects with a single shot there.
Go slips under a jab from Malenko.
Go lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Malenko has been cut.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malenko.
Go scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Go.
A nice combination there by Go.
Malenko 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Go tries to sprawl but Malenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Go tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
Malenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Go felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Go bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB#
Go is posturing up here but Malenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Go tries to roll out but it's too tight and Go has to tap! Slick submission there by Malenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Malenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Malenko.#TD#
Malenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Malenko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lashley is trying to escape and Malenko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lashley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Malenko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
A victorious Dean Malenko 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:
Torcida 15 - Lord Vs Lanaster
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Figgis lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Malenko out cold! Malenko is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cyril Figgis!
Cyril Figgis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Torcida 8 - Payne Vs Seshomaru
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Splinter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malenko checks it well.
Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Splinter defends it well.
Jab, jab by Splinter - just one landing.
Splinter is looking to slow Malenko down with leg kicks.
Malenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Splinter avoids it really well and circles away.
Splinter slips under a jab from Malenko.
Splinter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Splinter works the jab nicely.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Splinter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malenko really felt that one!
Splinter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malenko misses with a left hand
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malenko misses with a hook. Splinter ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko avoids a kick to the body.
Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Splinter defends it well.
Splinter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Splinter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malenko misses with a body shot
and Splinter counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Splinter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1##TD2#
Splinter tries to sprawl but Malenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Splinter is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Malenko is working for a kimura but Splinter is defending it quite comfortably.
Splinter wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Malenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Splinter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malenko works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Malenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Splinter frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Splinter tries to lock up and control but Malenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Malenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Splinter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Splinter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malenko on the ground.
Splinter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Splinter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Splinter tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Malenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Splinter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Splinter shrugs it off.
Splinter tries to hold on but Malenko postures up.
Splinter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Splinter is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Malenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Splinter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malenko wants to control but Splinter is keeping him busy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Splinter tries to buck Malenko off but Malenko is having none of it.
Splinter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Malenko tries for a kimura but Splinter is defending well. #SUB2#
Malenko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Splinter is trying to escape and Malenko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Splinter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Malenko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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