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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Maloney (ranked 2800 p4p, 4024 weight class) and Conner Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conner Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maloney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bradshaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Bradshaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Bradshaw pushes Maloney off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maloney.
Bradshaw wants to counter the offense by Maloney and move into the clinch position.
Maloney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maloney gets a clinch.
Maloney fails to pull guard.
Bradshaw decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradshaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bradshaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maloney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Maloney sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maloney gets to his feet. Bradshaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maloney throws a series of punches but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maloney enables Bradshaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maloney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maloney has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bradshaw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maloney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maloney sets himself, and Bradshaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Maloney avoids it this time.
Bradshaw darts in looking for a takedown but Maloney gets double underhooks and turns Bradshaw into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maloney is defended easily by Bradshaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Maloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bradshaw back to the cage. Maloney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maloney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradshaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bradshaw is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maloney presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maloney is looking to land body kicks.
Bradshaw with the counter takedown but Maloney avoids it easily.
Bradshaw clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw wants the takedown. Maloney is fighting it off but Bradshaw persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maloney's guard against the cage.
Maloney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maloney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradshaw is aware though and is defending well.
Bradshaw 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw postures up.
Maloney is working an open guard so Bradshaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conner Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maloney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maloney gets the takedown into side control.
Bradshaw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Maloney.
Maloney takes the fight into the clinch.
Maloney stalling against the cage.
Bradshaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maloney is defending well.
Maloney is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradshaw has double underhooks.
Bradshaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Maloney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bradshaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maloney prevents it.
Nick Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Bradshaw.
Bradshaw drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maloney's guard.
Maloney wants to sweep but no luck.
Maloney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bradshaw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Maloney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Maloney circles away and keeps his distance.
Nick Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maloney tries to pull guard but Bradshaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maloney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bradshaw uses from the top position.
Bradshaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maloney trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw won't allow Maloney to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw looking to pass the guard.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.
Maloney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bradshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maloney is keeping the position for now.
Bradshaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradshaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maloney defends well and Bradshaw ends up having to push Maloney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
Maloney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradshaw circles away.
Bradshaw wants to counter with a clinch but Maloney pushes him away.
Nick Maloney is winning the standup battle so far.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney leaves Bradshaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maloney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradshaw did well to prevent Maloney getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is working for a submission of some sort.
Bradshaw wants to control but Maloney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maloney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maloney stalling.
Ground and pound from Maloney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Maloney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maloney shoots in and drives through. Bradshaw sprawls well.
Bradshaw is looking for the big counter here.
Maloney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maloney wants it to stay on the feet.
Bradshaw moves out of range as Maloney throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bradshaw is defended easily by Maloney.
It looked like Maloney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maloney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maloney tries to avoid it but Bradshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maloney to the ground. Maloney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nick Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Bradshaw.
Maloney tries to clinch but Bradshaw is having none of it.
Maloney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but Maloney moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bradshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maloney controls the position.
Bradshaw wants to control but Maloney postures up.
Bradshaw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maloney's best efforts.
Bradshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maloney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bradshaw to get to his feet.
Maloney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw looking to control but Maloney passes into half guard.
Maloney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maloney is pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradshaw is holding on for now.
Bradshaw controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Maloney there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney seems to be working for a kimura but Bradshaw defends the submission attempt.
Maloney wants to pass to mount but Bradshaw is defending the position.
Maloney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradshaw keeps working.
Bradshaw trying to control but Maloney postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maloney lands strikes from half guard.
Bradshaw is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maloney jumps into side control!
Bradshaw throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bradshaw is looking to regain half guard here but Maloney keeps moving and retains side control.
Maloney tries for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradshaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Maloney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maloney 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Maloney!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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