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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stronger. Numa has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mohammad Malik has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mohammad Malik seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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169 cm
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180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Numa as he jumps to the side.
Numa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Numa leaves Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malik fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Numa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Numa leaves Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malik is trying to work for a kimura but Numa is defending well.
Numa actively working from the bottom here.
Malik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Numa defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik wants to pass the guard but Numa is defending well.
Numa trying to control but Malik postures up.
Numa tries to get to full guard but Malik has control of the leg.
Numa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Numa dives on top into guard.
Malik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Numa tries to free his leg and advance position but Malik is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Numa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Numa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malik, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Numa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Numa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Numa is trying to get an arm triangle but Malik is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Numa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Malik gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Numa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Malik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Numa connects with a decent elbow.
Malik is looking to reverse the position.
Malik stops Numa from passing to mount.
Malik tries to improve position but can't.
Numa trying to control the action but Malik is working from the bottom.
Numa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Numa working away.
Numa taking a breather here.
Malik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malik trying to remain calm as Numa controls from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malik, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Numa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Numa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malik tries to bench press Numa off him but Numa keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Numa 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.
Malik fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malik is defended easily by Numa.
Malik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malik.
Mohammad Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Numa avoids it really well and circles away.
Numa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Numa throws a one two combo.
Numa feints and as Malik raises his hands in defense, Numa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Numa looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Numa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Numa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa passes into half guard.
Malik wants to get back to full guard.
Numa wants to control but Malik is keeping him busy.
Numa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malik defends it well.
Malik looking for submissions off his back.
Numa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Malik or perhaps it was just good defense by Numa which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Numa. No joy for Malik on that attempt.
Numa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mohammad Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Numa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik dives in and grabs Numa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Numa pushes down on Malik's head and hops out.
Numa drives through with a takedown into Malik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Numa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Numa trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numa 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.
Malik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Numa forces his way into half guard.
Numa wants to pass to mount but Malik is defending the position.
Malik is defending against the submission attempts here by Numa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik wants to control but Numa is keeping busy.
Numa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Numa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malik is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Numa is going to stand back up.
Numa is trying to control. Malik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa wants to pass to mount but Malik is defending the position.
Numa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malik is trying to get back to full guard.
Numa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Numa tries to pass to full mount but Malik defends it.
Malik trying to control but Numa postures up.
Numa trying to control from half guard but Malik is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keiji Numa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malik dives in and grabs Numa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Numa pushes down on Malik's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik working for a triangle but Numa defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Numa 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!
Numa fakes the leg kick and cracks Malik in the body.
Malik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Numa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Numa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Numa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malik.
Malik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Malik with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Numa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malik.
Malik shoots in and drives through. Numa sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa gets the takedown into side control.
Malik is being controlled here.
Numa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Numa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malik tries to buck Numa off but Numa is having none of it.
Numa working the ground and pound but Malik is defending the strikes.
Numa is looking to take a break and control but Malik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Numa's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Numa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Numa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numa is thwarting Malik's attempts to control the position.
Numa wants to work for an arm triangle but Malik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malik gets full guard.
Malik keeping moving, preventing Numa from controlling successfully.
Numa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Numa has managed to get both his arms back between Malik's legs - danger averted.
Numa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malik is keeping the position for now.
Malik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Numa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numa trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
Numa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Numa. Numa obviously looking to wear him down.
Mohammad Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik tries to clinch there but Numa circles away.
Numa drives through and clinches with Malik against the cage.
Numa successfully pulls guard.
Numa working a defensive guard here.
Numa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numa is keeping the position for now.
Malik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Numa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malik, into his guard.
Numa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keiji Numa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Numa controls the pace.
Malik is looking for a triangle but Numa pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malik, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malik tries for a takedown but Numa circles away easily
and Numa counters with a two punch combo.
Numa drives through with a takedown into Malik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Numa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Numa 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Numa!
A very excited looking Keiji Numa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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