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Event:
UnderGround FC 20
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cricky throws a combination. Malloy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Cricky.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Malloy has been cut.
Cricky throws a one two combo.
Malloy looks for a takedown but Cricky sprawls well.
Cricky misses with a wild combination.
Malloy shoots in for a double leg but Cricky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cricky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jimbo Cricky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Malloy closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malloy is looking for a takedown.
Jimbo Cricky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.
Cricky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malloy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cricky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cricky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Malloy rushes Cricky and presses him up against the cage.
Cricky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Cricky leaning against his opponent.
Malloy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malloy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cricky up against the cage.
Cricky is stalling here.
Cricky stalling in the clinch.
Cricky seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
I was talking to Cricky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cricky stalling in the clinch but Malloy improves position.
Cricky lands a hook that snaps the head of Malloy backwards.
Cricky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cricky slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Cricky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malloy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cricky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Cricky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cricky lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Malloy is rocked!
Malloy throws a head kick that misses.
Cricky lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malloy tries to move into range but Cricky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malloy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cricky finish him?
Cricky cracks Malloy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Malloy falls backwards against the cage. Cricky follows up with more strikes that drop Malloy to his knees. Cricky keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Malloy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Cricky!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 9
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Malloy stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Malloy.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malloy throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Malloy closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Malloy is stalling here.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malloy prevents it.
Emelianenko has Malloy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malloy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Malloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Malloy jumps guard.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Malloy keeps moving.
Malloy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malloy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malloy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malloy postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Malloy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Malloy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Malloy postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malloy is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Malloy has passed into half guard!
Malloy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Malloy trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malloy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy 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#
Malloy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Malloy.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Malloy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malloy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malloy as he jumps to the side.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Malloy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malloy with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malloy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Malloy fails to land the takedown.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Malloy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Malloy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emelianenko wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Malloy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malloy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malloy is working away from the top position though.
Malloy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malloy prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Malloy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Malloy'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.#SU#
Malloy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Michael Malloy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Malloy clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Malloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Malloy drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Malloy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malloy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Malloy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Malloy stands up from Emelianenko's guard - Malloy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Malloy to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malloy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Malloy moves out of range easily.
Malloy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Malloy. Malloy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Malloy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Malloy closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Malloy has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malloy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Emelianenko tumbling to the mat - Malloy dives into Emelianenko's guard.#SUB2#
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malloy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michael Malloy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Malloy lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malloy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malloy is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malloy 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
A victorious Michael Malloy 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:
UnderGround FC 4
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Almeida tries to sprawl but Malloy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malloy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Malloy prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Malloy tries to stand and escape but Almeida is controlling the position.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malloy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Almeida to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malloy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Almeida pulls down on the head and he's put Malloy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida 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:
UnderGround FC 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breakum.
Breakum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Breakum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malloy tries to avoid it but Breakum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malloy to the ground. Malloy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malloy with the counter takedown but Breakum avoids it easily.#TD2#
Malloy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Breakum to the mat! Breakum manages to get full guard.
Breakum working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Breakum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malloy is aware though and is defending well.
Breakum is trying to control the position but Malloy postures up. #SUB#
Breakum working for a triangle but Malloy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breakum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Breakum is trying to keep Malloy in close.
Malloy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breakum trying to keep a closed guard but Malloy is proving a slippery customer.
Malloy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malloy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Breakum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Breakum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malloy passes into side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breakum gets back to half guard.
Malloy controlling the action here.
Breakum is trying to maintain the position but Malloy is very close to passing his half guard.
Malloy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malloy is thwarting Breakum's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Malloy is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Breakum is looking to improve his position.
Breakum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malloy.
Breakum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Breakum trying to keep a closed guard but Malloy is proving a slippery customer.
Breakum keeping moving, preventing Malloy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breakum throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Breakum shoots in and drives through. Malloy sprawls well.
Malloy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Malloy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Breakum is controlling Malloy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Breakum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malloy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Malloy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Malloy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy 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##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Breakum enables Malloy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breakum 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.#SUB#
Breakum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breakum keeping full guard, as Malloy tries to pass. #SUB#
Malloy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breakum trying to control the position.
Breakum 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.
Michael Malloy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Malloy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breakum trying to keep a closed guard but Malloy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Breakum has his foot on Malloy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malloy works his way back into a safe position though.
Malloy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malloy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breakum is keeping the position for now.
Malloy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breakum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malloy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malloy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breakum controls Malloy momentarily but Malloy frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Breakum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malloy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malloy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malloy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Breakum has his foot on Malloy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malloy works his way back into a safe position though.
Malloy wants to pass the guard but Breakum is keeping the position.
Malloy controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malloy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##TD2#
Malloy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breakum's guard.#SUB#
Breakum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malloy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malloy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malloy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Malloy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breakum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malloy has managed to get both his arms back between Breakum's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Malloy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malloy sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Breakum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malloy postures up in Breakum's guard and throws a big left but Breakum blocks it.
Malloy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malloy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malloy wanted to stand there but Breakum had control of the position. #SUB#
Breakum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malloy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Malloy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Breakum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Breakum working for a triangle but Malloy defends it easily.
#SUB#
Breakum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malloy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breakum has his foot on Malloy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malloy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Breakum has his foot on Malloy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malloy works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Malloy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breakum is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Breakum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malloy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malloy controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Breakum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malloy defends it easily.
Malloy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breakum is trying to keep Malloy in close.
Breakum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malloy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breakum works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Breakum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malloy defends well.
Breakum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malloy controls the pace.
Malloy tries to free his leg and advance position but Breakum is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Malloy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Breakum's guard.
Malloy trying to control the position from guard on top but Breakum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malloy looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Breakum is trying to control the position but Malloy postures up.
Malloy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breakum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malloy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malloy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Twistan Breakum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breakum looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malloy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Malloy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Breakum trying to control here.
#T4##SUB#
Breakum actively working from the bottom here.
Malloy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Breakum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breakum wants to get back to full guard.
Michael Malloy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malloy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
A victorious Michael Malloy 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 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo scores with a decent looking hook.
Malloy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malloy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Russo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malloy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but Malloy is just out of range.
Malloy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malloy off to one side.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Noah Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo stuffs the takedown attempt from Malloy. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malloy at a distance.
Malloy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malloy rather than just go for the knockout.
Russo works Malloy's body with a nice hook.
Russo jabs at Malloy's body.
Malloy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Malloy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Malloy takes the fight into the clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to work over Malloy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malloy's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malloy backwards.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malloy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Russo is pushing Malloy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Russo digs a right hand into Malloy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malloy's gas tank.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malloys head.
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!
Russo misses with a body punch.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Malloy.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malloy's elbow.
Russo working aggressively here.
Malloy can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malloy as Russo tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo misses with the head strike.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Malloy fails to land.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Malloy pulls guard successfully.
Russo wanted to stand there but Malloy had control of the position.
Russo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Malloy is adopting a defensive guard.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malloy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Malloy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Malloy wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
Russo wants to stand but Malloy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malloy is controlling Russo's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malloy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Russo tries to clinch up but Malloy circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Malloy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malloy jumps guard but Russo stands there with Malloy around his waist. Malloy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malloy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malloy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malloy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malloy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malloy off to one side.
Michael Malloy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malloy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noah Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Malloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy misses with an elbow over the top.
Malloy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Russo.
Noah Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Russo tries a body shot but Malloy blocks it.
#TD#
Malloy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malloy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Malloy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Russo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Malloy's body to avoid the submission. Malloy has instead reached around Russo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Malloy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Malloy!
A relieved looking Michael Malloy 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Broz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malloy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malloy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malloy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Broz tries to avoid it but Malloy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Broz to the ground. Broz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malloy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Broz defends well and Malloy ends up having to push Broz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malloy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Broz finds it's way round the side to connect with Malloy's head.
Matija Broz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Broz.
Broz stuffs the takedown attempt from Malloy. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broz thuds his right hand into Malloy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malloy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malloy tries for a takedown but Broz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Broz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malloy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broz works Malloy's body with a nice hook.
Malloy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broz lands an overhand right.#TD#
Malloy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Broz did well to prevent Malloy getting side control.
Broz is trying to escape back to his feet but Malloy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1##SU#
Malloy stands up.
Broz cracks Malloy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Broz lands a nice looking body shot.
Broz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broz but Broz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malloy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Broz throws a head kick that Malloy semi-blocks.
The crowd cheers as Broz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malloy doesn't seem phased though.
Malloy misses with a two punch combination.
Malloy takes one to the side of the head.
Broz throws a head kick that misses.
Malloy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Broz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malloy looks for a takedown but Broz sprawls well.
Broz throws a hook but Malloy avoids it easily.
Malloy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Malloy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Broz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malloy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malloy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Broz is pushing Malloy's head away, looking to escape. Malloy manages to hold on to the position though.
Malloy is staying tight to Broz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Malloy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Broz for as long as he can get away with.
Malloy is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Malloy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Broz, who protects the arm well.
Malloy prevents Broz from escaping the position.#SU#
Malloy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Malloy misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Broz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Malloy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Broz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malloy stays in close to Broz's body and controls the position.
Malloy won't allow Broz to get back to his feet.
Malloy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Broz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malloy goes for a double leg but Broz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broz continues to drive forward.#CUT#
It looks like Matija Broz has been cut.
Matija Broz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broz moves out of range of the body kick.
Broz dips to his left and cracks Malloy with an uppercut!
Malloy tries to move into range but Broz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Malloy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Broz's guard.
Malloy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Malloy stands up from Broz's guard - Malloy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malloy shoots for a takedown but Broz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malloy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broz lands a leg kick that knocks Malloy off balance momentarily.#CL#
Malloy instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broz.
Broz prevents a body shot from Malloy.
Broz throws a punch but it's blocked by Malloy. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Broz fails to land.
Broz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Broz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broz.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Broz.
Broz misses with some punches.
#TD#
Malloy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malloy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malloy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Michael Malloy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Broz tries to stand but Malloy is controlling from the bottom.
Malloy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Broz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Malloy dives into side control.
Broz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malloy connects with a decent elbow.
Malloy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Broz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malloy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malloy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Broz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Malloy controlling the position. #T3#
Broz parries the strikes from Malloy easily there. Malloy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Broz to escape.
Broz trying to remain calm as Malloy controls from the top position.
Broz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Malloy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Broz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malloy working the ground and pound.
Malloy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Broz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broz is trying to get back to his feet.
Malloy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Broz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Broz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Broz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malloy has time to react.
Malloy ducks under a wild hook from Broz.
Broz looks to score with a jab to the body but Malloy is just out of range.
Broz connects with a body shot that sends Malloy's belly button to the back.
Broz misses with a low kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Malloy tightens his grip and picks Broz up, before dumping him to the ground. Broz manages to land in guard.
Malloy is pushing down on Broz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Broz is fighting to maintain full guard but Malloy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Broz wants to stand back up but Malloy manages to pass into side control.
Malloy advances to full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Malloy has taken his back!#T1#
Malloy has Broz flattened out and is raining down punches.
Malloy lands shots from the back.
Broz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malloy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Malloy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Broz taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Malloy!
Michael Malloy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stallin but Stallin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stallin wants to counter with a clinch but Malloy pushes him away.
Michael Malloy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malloy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stallin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malloy swivels and escapes.
Malloy looks for a takedown but Stallin sprawls well.
Stallin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malloy is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Malloy clinches up with Stallin and pushes him back against the cage.
Malloy gets underhooks to prevent Stallin's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stallin jumps guard but Malloy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malloy is stalling here.
Stallin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malloy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malloy has been working on his balance at Star Studded Beef, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stallin.#T1#
Stallin is trying to force a seperation but Malloy has the dominant position.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Stallin.
Malloy avoiding damage as Stallin throws knees to the body.
Malloy taking a breather.#TD#
Malloy jumps into guard, dragging Stallin to the mat.
Stallin trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Stallin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malloy tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malloy trying to control the position.
Stallin trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Stallin stands and throws Malloy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malloy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malloy is trying to escape the position but Stallin is controlling the position.
Malloy sneaks back into half guard.
Stallin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Malloy tries to get to full guard but Stallin has control of the leg.
Malloy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malloy tries to get out of the position.
Malloy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malloy defending well though.
Malloy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stallin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malloy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stallin lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Malloy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malloy won't allow Stallin to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Stallin there.
Malloy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Malloy looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stallin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stallin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malloy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallin lands strikes from half guard.
Stallin trying to control from Malloy's half guard. Malloy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rod Stallin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malloy fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Malloy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stallin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stallin tries to clinch but Malloy moves out of range. #TD2#
Stallin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Malloy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Malloy actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallin working Malloy over with strikes.
Stallin is looking to take a break and control but Malloy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malloy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Malloy gets back to full guard.
Stallin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malloy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malloy keeping moving, preventing Stallin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stallin as he jumps to the side.
Stallin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malloy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malloy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stallin avoids it really well and circles away.
Stallin tries for a takedown but Malloy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Malloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Malloy stalling against the cage.
Stallin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malloy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malloy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stallin tries to score a body lock takedown but Malloy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Malloy manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Stallin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malloy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stallin, into his guard. #REVR#
Malloy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malloy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB2#
Stallin looking for a guillotine here but Malloy defends easily.
Rod Stallin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stallin working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy dominated that second round.
That's time! Malloy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malloy shoots in looking for a takedown but Stallin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malloy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malloy looks to throw the jab but Stallin is out of range.
Stallin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malloy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stallin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malloy somewhat.
Stallin looks to score with a jab to the body but Malloy is just out of range.#TD2#
Stallin drives through with a takedown into Malloy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stallin trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Stallin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy is pulling down on Stallin's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallin, at least for the moment.#T1#
Malloy 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.
Stallin trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Stallin stands and throws Malloy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malloy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stallin.
Malloy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stallin's best efforts.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Stallin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stallin stops Malloy from getting back to his feet.
Stallin slows the pace down in half guard.
Stallin wants to control but Malloy is keeping him busy.
Malloy wants to stand back up but Stallin manages to pass into side control.
Malloy is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Stallin trying to control the action but Malloy is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malloy moves in looking to clinch but Stallin pushes him off.
Malloy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Malloy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malloy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Stallin tries to keep at a distance but Malloy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stallin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malloy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Malloy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malloy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malloy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stallin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stallin stops Malloy from standing up.
Malloy is trying to control the position but Stallin postures up.
Stallin is fighting to break Malloy's control of his arms but Malloy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stallin wants to pass the guard but Malloy is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallin wants to control from the top but Malloy keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rod Stallin.
I think Stallin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Stallin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Drago was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malloy throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
Drago tries to clinch but Malloy is having none of it.
A combination from Malloy does no damage.
Malloy shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malloy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago wants to clinch.#CL2#
Malloy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Malloy tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position. #BC2#
Malloy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Malloy leaves Drago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malloy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Malloy tries to get set, Drago tries to push him back and clinch up but Malloy manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Malloy has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malloy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malloy wants to take the fight to the mat but Drago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.#BC#
Drago manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Malloy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malloy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Drago wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy.
Malloy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy.
Drago tries to roll over but Malloy keeps him under control.
Malloy controlling the pace. #T3#
Drago misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Malloy stalling.
It looks like Malloy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malloy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drago!
Malloy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malloy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Drago can't escape the position.
Malloy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malloy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Malloy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malloy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Malloy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malloy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malloy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Malloy clinches with his opponent.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malloy walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Malloy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Malloy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Malloy closes the distance and clinches.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Malloy has him pressed against the cage.
Malloy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malloy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drago is trying to keep an underhook but Malloy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Malloy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malloy prevents Drago from standing back up.
Malloy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malloy not doing much here.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malloy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malloy looking to pass the guard.
Malloy is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.#REVR#
Malloy controlling Drago's posture.
Malloy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard. #REVB##T3#
Malloy looking to pass the guard.
Malloy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Malloy drops back looking for a leg! Drago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drago manages to kick Malloy off! Malloy jumps back into Drago's guard.
Malloy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malloy passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malloy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malloy shoots in looking for a takedown. Drago tries to sprawl out of it but Malloy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malloy goes for a double leg but Drago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drago continues to drive forward.
Malloy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malloy circles away.
Malloy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Malloy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malloy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drago attempts a counter takedown but Malloy avoids it well and moves away.
Drago lands with a slapping head kick.
Drago fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Malloy closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malloy is keeping busy.#T1#
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Malloy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Malloy stands up and waves to Drago to follow him. #CL2#
Malloy darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.#TD2#
Malloy drags the fight down to the ground.
Drago won't allow Malloy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malloy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Malloy's legs - danger averted.
Drago wanted to stand there but Malloy had control of the position. #T2#
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malloy pulls Drago in to control the position.
Drago wanted to stand there but Malloy had control of the position.
Malloy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Malloy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago is fighting to break Malloy's control of his arms but Malloy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Malloy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malloy pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Malloy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Malloy shoots in but no luck this time.
Malloy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away.
Malloy shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Malloy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Malloy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
#T4##CL2#
Malloy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.
Malloy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drago after a bit of a struggle.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago pushes off an throws an elbow but Malloy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago is trying to pull guard but Malloy has him pressed against the cage.
Drago wants to take the fight to the mat but Malloy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malloy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malloy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Malloy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malloy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malloy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
After winning the bout, Michael Malloy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Malloy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Two is looking to counter punch.
Two looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Two moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Two scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malloy shoots for a double leg takedown but Two sprawls well. He's pushed Malloy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Two lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malloy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Two cracks the inside of Malloy's front leg.
Two lands with a thumping leg kick.
Two bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malloy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malloy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Malloy misses.
Malloy fails with a takedown attempt.
Test Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.
Two thumps Malloy with a low kick.
Malloy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Malloy has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Malloy decides to pull guard.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Malloy looking for a sweep. Not yet Malloy, not yet. #SUB2#
Malloy is looking for a triangle but Two pushes his legs off easily.
Two wants to control from the top but Malloy keeps moving.
Two is really struggling to control Malloy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Malloy tries to strike from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malloy can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malloy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Two wants to control but Malloy passes easily into half guard.
Malloy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Malloy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malloy thows a huge punch but Two dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Malloy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Malloy decides to stand up.
Malloy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Two.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malloy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Two wants to control the position but Malloy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Malloy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Malloy trying to control the pace.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malloy.
Malloy passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Two looks to move to half guard but instead Malloy has passed into mount! Damn!
Malloy takes Two's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Test Two will probably get the nod.
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#
A jab from Two does it's job there.
Two stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Two wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Malloy. Those never looked like landing.
Two connects with a jab.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut lands for Two. That snapped Malloy's head back.
Two dodges the punch combination from Malloy.
Malloy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Two lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Test Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.#CL2#
Two tries to keep at a distance but Malloy has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Malloy pulls Two into guard.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malloy on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malloy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Malloy is looking to stand up but Two isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Malloy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Two trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Malloy managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Malloy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Two is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Malloy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Two is looking to defend but Malloy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Two! Malloy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Two taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Malloy!
Our winner, Michael Malloy, 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 13077 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Malloy (ranked 5031 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, i aint never scared. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ellison Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Malloy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ellison Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Malloy tries to sprawl out of it but Ellison Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malloy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Malloy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malloy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ellison Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ellison Jr (4) vs (0) Malloy
Ellison Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ellison Jr 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.
Malloy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ellison Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ellison Jr (6) vs (0) Malloy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison Jr has hold of Malloy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malloy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ellison Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malloy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ellison Jr tries to control but Malloy wriggling away.
Malloy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellison Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ellison Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Malloy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ellison Jr avoids the attempt from Malloy to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ellison Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malloy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ellison Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellison Jr goes for an armbar but Malloy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malloy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (6) vs (2) Malloy
Malloy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ellison Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malloy has Ellison Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (8) vs (2) Malloy
Ellison Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malloy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (8) vs (4) Malloy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr keeping full guard, as Malloy tries to pass.
Malloy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ellison Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ellison Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (10) vs (4) Malloy
Malloy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Star Studded Beef. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malloy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Ellison Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ellison Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malloy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ellison Jr stacks Malloy 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 Ellison Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (13) vs (4) Malloy
Ellison Jr laying and praying for a moment but Malloy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Malloy looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malloy is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malloy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malloy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ellison Jr tries to pass to full mount but Malloy defends it.
Ellison Jr prevents Malloy from improving his position.
Malloy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ellison Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ellison Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ellison Jr (13) vs (8) Malloy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malloy working for a choke but Ellison Jr reverses nicely into Malloy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (15) vs (8) Malloy
Malloy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malloy keeping full guard, as Ellison Jr tries to pass.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Malloy is working from the bottom.
Malloy seems keen to control Ellison Jr's posture.
Ellison Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Malloy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ellison Jr escapes and throws Malloy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (18) vs (8) Malloy
Ellison Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellison Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ellison Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malloy wants to control but Ellison Jr postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malloy keeps working.
Malloy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ellison Jr's best efforts.
Ellison Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Malloy defends the submission attempt.
Malloy looking for submissions off his back.
Ellison Jr is looking to take a break and control but Malloy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malloy is looking to improve his position.
Ellison Jr is looking to advance position but Malloy won't allow it.
Malloy is looking for a sweep. Ellison Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malloy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellison Jr pulls his head out easily.
Malloy is controlling Ellison Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ellison Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malloy keeps working.
Ellison Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malloy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellison Jr.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ellison Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malloy defends it well.
Malloy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malloy's guard.
Malloy is controlling Ellison Jr's trapped leg to prevent Ellison Jr from advancing to side control.
Ellison Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Malloy defends the submission attempt.
Malloy trying to get back to full guard but Ellison Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (21) vs (8) Malloy
Malloy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Malloy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ellison Jr.
Malloy can't escape the position.
Ellison Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Malloy tries to reverse the position but Ellison Jr maintains control.
Malloy regains half guard.
Malloy has a hand on Ellison Jr's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ellison Jr takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (24) vs (8) Malloy
Malloy is squirming around, avoiding Ellison Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Malloy controls the position.
Malloy wants to hold on but Ellison Jr pushes him away.
Ellison Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Malloy frees his head quite easily.
Malloy gets back to half guard.
Malloy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Malloy moves into full guard.
Malloy managing to control the position.
Malloy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellison Jr controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malloy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellison Jr defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellison Jr takes the fight on points by 24 to 8.
Anthony Ellison Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'another one bites the dust'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Malloy forces Palhares back against the cage and clinches.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Malloy controls his hands.
#TD2#
Malloy jumps guard and drags Palhares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malloy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Malloy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malloy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malloy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy is trying to control but can't.
Malloy manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Malloy is looking for a triangle here but Palhares uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Palhares tries to advance to mount but Malloy denies him.
Malloy regains half guard.
Well, if Palhares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Palhares wants to pass to mount but Malloy is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Palhares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malloy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palhares.
Malloy is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Malloy is having none of it.
Malloy wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Palhares seems to be working for a kimura but Malloy defends the submission attempt.
Malloy wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malloy keeping hold of Palhares's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palhares doesn't manage to clinch there - Malloy circles away.
#CL#
Palhares clinches with his opponent.
Palhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Malloy.
Malloy blocks an uppercut.
Palhares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares throws a head punch that misses.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Malloy controls his hands.
#T4#
Palhares has a couple of punches blocked by Malloy.
Palhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Malloy breaks the clinch.
Palhares doesn't manage to clinch there - Malloy circles away.
#TD2#
Palhares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Palhares has his foot on Malloy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malloy works his way back into a safe position though.
Malloy postures up.
#SUB#
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malloy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malloy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reuben Palhares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Palhares has Malloy up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Malloy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Malloy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malloy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palhares gets underhooks to prevent Malloy's takedown attempt.
Malloy fails to pull guard.
Malloy blocking some punches.
Palhares has a couple of punches blocked by Malloy.
Palhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palhares misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palhares.
Palhares misses with a punch to the body.
Malloy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares tries a body shot but Malloy blocks it.
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malloy just leaning against Palhares, taking a breather. #T1#
Palhares is pressed up against the cage. Malloy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palhares down to the mat. Palhares avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reuben Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.
Palhares is looking to clinch.
Palhares wants to clinch up but Malloy keeps it at a distance.
Malloy swats away the attempt to clinch by Palhares.
Palhares is looking to clinch but Malloy is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Malloy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malloy not doing much here.
Malloy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Malloy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Palhares wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malloy prevents Palhares from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palhares is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Malloy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malloy shoots for a takedown but Palhares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palhares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malloy throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily. #CL#
Palhares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malloy, pushing him back against the cage.
Palhares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malloy to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Malloy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Malloy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palhares, pushing him back against the cage.
Palhares jumps guard but Malloy stands there with Palhares around his waist. Palhares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palhares can't find room to land a body shot as Malloy controls the action.
Reuben Palhares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Malloy controls his hands.
#TD2#
Malloy jumps into guard, dragging Palhares to the mat.
Malloy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palhares manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malloy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares trying to control the position.
Malloy throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malloy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malloy passes Palhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malloy shoots in looking for a takedown. Palhares tries to sprawl out of it but Malloy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malloy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares wants to clinch.
Malloy tries a head kick but it misses.
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
Palhares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malloy.
Palhares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malloy manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malloy pinned against the cage. Malloy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Malloy instigates a clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palhares.
Palhares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares jumps guard but Malloy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reuben Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malloy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malloy's elbow.
Palhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malloy's elbow.
Palhares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malloy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malloy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palhares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malloy.
Palhares fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Palhares tries to clinch but Malloy is having none of it.
Palhares tries to clinch but Malloy is having none of it.
Malloy lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Malloy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malloy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Palhares is looking for a sweep.
Palhares is trying to control Malloy's posture but Malloy avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries to buck Malloy off but Malloy is having none of it.
Palhares tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Palhares is trying desperately to improve position.
Malloy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malloy controlling from mount. #T3#
Palhares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malloy controlling the position easily from mount.
Palhares tries to hold on but Malloy pushes him away.
Palhares looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Will Malloy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Palhares can't escape the position.
Michael Malloy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palhares just trying to survive but Malloy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares avoids the strikes from Malloy. #SUB2#
Malloy is looking for the choke from the back position but Palhares is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malloy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
Michael Malloy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Scrap Fights 5
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Branca misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Malloy counters by clinching up.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Malloy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malloy throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca.
Branca throws a punch but it's blocked by Malloy.
Branca misses with some punches.
Malloy avoids the elbow strike from Branca, against the ropes.
Malloy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Branca smiles and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
It seemed like Malloy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malloy tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
Malloy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca defending well as Malloy loads up on a big left hand.
Malloy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malloy just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Malloy misses.
Malloy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Branca tries to land a front kick but Malloy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malloy just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malloy.
Branca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malloy.
Malloy misses the jab.
Malloy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Malloy swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Branca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malloy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Malloy.
Malloy throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Branca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malloy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malloy checks a leg kick.
Malloy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branca stuffs the takedown attempt from Malloy. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
Branca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Branca throws a body punch but Malloy moves out of range.
Good shot there by Branca.
Branca moves away from the strike by Malloy. #TD2#
Malloy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Branca quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malloy trying to control the action but Branca is working from the bottom.
Branca is looking for a sweep. Malloy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branca wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branca won't allow Malloy to pass to mount.
Branca trying to control here.
Malloy content to control rather than advance.
Branca is trying to stand up here but Malloy is controlling him well. #T3#
Malloy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Branca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branca tries to get to full guard but Malloy has control of the leg.
Branca tries to kick Malloy off but Malloy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malloy not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
Malloy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Branca defends it well.
Malloy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Malloy.
Branca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malloy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Malloy.
Malloy misses the shot to the body.
Malloy misses with a straight right.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Malloy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Branca cracks Malloy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malloy ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Malloy throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca misses the jab.
A nice side step and Malloy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malloy misses with a hook.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malloy.
Branca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Branca closes the distance and pushes Malloy back into the ropes.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branca.
Malloy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Malloy controls his hands.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Malloy struggles to land a body shot inside as Branca controls his hands.
Malloy misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Cajo Branca.
I think Branca 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Cajo Branca!
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