Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE RED WINTER
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercer.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Malone cracks Mercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malone misses with a right hand
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Malone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer motions for Malone to come forward. Mercer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone throws a wild hook but Mercer just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Malone gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Mercer raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Mercer!
Clay Mercer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Sutherland misses with a body shot
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Sutherland moved out of range nicely.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone connects with a nice looking jab.
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Sutherland's shoulder, as Sutherland tries to avoid the shot.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutherland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malone thuds his right hand into Sutherland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sutherland.
Sutherland fails to land with a series of punches.
Dean Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sutherland misses.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sutherland defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland digs a good body shot into Malone's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - Sutherland had a free shot at his head there.
Sutherland slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Sutherland misses with a wild body shot.
Sutherland lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Sutherland walks into a left hand.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Sutherland.
Sutherland slips a straight right by Malone.
Good shot there by Malone.
Malone lands a jab to the nose.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sutherland. Sutherland obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sutherland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sutherland.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Malone cracks Sutherland with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone defending well as Sutherland loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Sutherland scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Sutherland misses.
Malone scores with a decent looking hook.
Sutherland is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Malone like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Malone from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Sutherland!

Event: MMMA 38 Steve vs Legstrong
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Talley lands with a shot to the body.
Talley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malone drops his hands momentarily and Talley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy body kick from Talley #TD#
and Malone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Talley's guard.
Talley controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Talley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Talley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talley looking to control.
Talley is controlling Malone's posture.
Talley trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Talley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talley trying to control the position.
Malone wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Malone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
Talley is pulling down on Malone's head. It's preventing any offense from Malone, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Talley's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Malone is sitting in close to Talley's body. Talley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Malone is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Malone is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Talley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). KJ Talley!
After the fight, KJ Talley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMMA LA: Patton vs Satan
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Sutherland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sutherland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sutherland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Sutherland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sutherland walks into a straight right hand from Malone.
Nice straight punches there by Malone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malone.
Sutherland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Malone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone cracks Sutherland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Sutherland's head back.
Malone tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone misses with a hook. Sutherland ducked under it nicely.
Sutherland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutherland.#T1#
Malone throws a hook but Sutherland blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sutherland.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sutherland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malone's head.
Sutherland wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Sutherland moved out of range.#CL#
Malone tries to keep at a distance but Sutherland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malone misses with some punches. #BC#
Sutherland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a hook but Sutherland avoids it easily.
Sutherland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.#T2#
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Sutherland slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Malone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sutherland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Sutherland.
Sutherland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Sutherland's head but Sutherland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Sutherland tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Malone coming out on top.
A big right from Malone misses.
Sutherland jabs Malone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutherland jabs at Malone's body.#T3#
Sutherland slips under a jab.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sutherland throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone misses the jab.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Sutherland ducks down to avoid it.
Malone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Sutherland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone throws the left hand but Sutherland avoids the punch easily.
Sutherland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutherland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Sutherland.
Sutherland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch.
Sutherland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sutherland. #T4##BC#
Sutherland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Dean Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland misses with a right hand
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malone has time to react.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sutherland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutherland scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Malone has knocked Sutherland down with a huge combo! Malone steps away and waves a wobbly Sutherland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sutherland is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Sutherland has been cut.
Malone fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sutherland out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sam Malone!
An out of breath Sam Malone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 315 Prime vs Aurelio
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux jabs Malone right on the nose. Malone blinks but takes it well.
Dux tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Dux throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
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!
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Malone misses.
Dux misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Dux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dux is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Malone cracks Dux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Dux lands a left and a right that sends Malone crashing to the canvas! Dux dives into mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dux quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dux but it's paid off an Malone is forced to tap! Nice work by Dux.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
A relieved looking John Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 311 Shankoli vs Seppo II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Timebmb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Timebmb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Timebmb ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Timebmb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timebmb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Timebmb is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Timebmb postures up.
Malone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timebmb.
Timebmb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timebmb is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timebmb landing some decent shots from guard.
Timebmb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Malone is trying to keep Timebmb in close.
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timebmb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Timebmb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone is trying to keep Timebmb in close.
Timebmb won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Timebmb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timebmb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timebmb chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timebmb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Timebmb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timebmb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timebmb postures up and lands a big shot to Malone's brow. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Timebmb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timebmb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timebmb is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timebmb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timebmb postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Timebmb works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timebmb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Timebmb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Timebmb throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Timebmb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Timebmb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timebmb has managed to get both his arms back between Malone's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Timebmb stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Timebmb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timebmb is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Timebmb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Timebmb finish him?
Timebmb loads up on a big left hand. Malone felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Timebmb looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Malone can't hide his disappointment, as Timebmb celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukebox Timebmb!
A very excited looking Jukebox Timebmb 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.

Event: HFC 308 Shankoli vs Gruber
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artist stuns Malone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Artist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Artist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Artist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Artist trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone tries to buck Artist off but Artist is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Artist is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably.
Malone tries to roll over but Artist keeps him under control.#T1#
Malone trying to hold on to Artist's head to control him but Artist postures up.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Artist sits in half guard.
Artist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Artist seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Artist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Artist is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Artist trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Artist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
Malone is not content to let Artist control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Artist is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artist.
Artist throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Artist seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Artist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Artist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artist.
Artist stalling. #SUB#
Artist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Artist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Artist wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it. #SUB#
Artist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Artist wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone being controlled here, momentarily.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Artist is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Artist has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Artist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
Malone moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Artist dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Artist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artist on the side of the head.
Artist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone tests Artist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artist shoots in looking for a takedown. Malone tries to sprawl out of it but Artist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artist shoots in for a double leg but Malone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Artist moved out of range nicely.
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Artist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Artist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone was covering up waiting for the punch and Artist finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Malone pushes Artist off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Malone misses with a hook.
Artist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Artist or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone, which made it look bad.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Artist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artist showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Artist postures up.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artist trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Artist is controlling him.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Artist's guard. #REVB#
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Malone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malone is looking to advance position but Artist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Artist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Artist tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Artist with good strikes from the mount here!
Artist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malone?
Malone is trying to escape the mount.
Malone regains half guard.
Malone wants to improve his position but Artist is controlling well.
The Artist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Artist is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Malone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Malone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Malone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Artist tries to improve position but can't.
Malone landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Malone crashes against the mat.
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Artist's head but Artist avoids it well.
Malone working the ground and pound.
Malone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Artist is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Artist's head but Artist avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist is looking for a sweep.
Artist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Artist is rocked!
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Artist's head but Artist avoids it well.
Oh Artist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone working the strikes but Artist uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Artist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malone thows a huge punch but Artist dodges it nicely.
Malone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malone lands a big elbow - Artist is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Malone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Malone!
A very excited looking Sam Malone 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.

Event: HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the cage.
Clifton defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sam Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malone, as that shot connected.
Malone misses with a hook.
Malone lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Clifton feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Clifton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clifton stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone trying to control the position.
Clifton throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone is controlling Clifton's posture.#SUB2#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Clifton trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clifton's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Nice shot by Malone.
Clifton shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malone throws out a counter right but Clifton avoids it with no problem.
Clifton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Malone misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.#TD#
Clifton dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Clifton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Clifton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clifton working over Malone with some ground and pound. Malone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton trying to pass the guard but Malone defending well.
Clifton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clifton fails to move to back control. #T3#
Clifton tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Clifton maintains control.
Clifton raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Malone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Clifton maintains control.
Clifton wants to control the pace but Malone is squirming around nicely.
Clifton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malone just holding on.
Malone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clifton. #T4#
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Clifton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone keeping full guard, as Clifton tries to pass.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Craig Clifton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Clifton's cut.
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.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone enables Clifton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone wants to sweep here but Clifton controlling him for the moment.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone is adopting a defensive guard.
Clifton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard.
Clifton is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clifton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Malone taking some punishment here, with Clifton in his half guard. #T1#
Malone has hold of Clifton's hands but Clifton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clifton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clifton looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Malone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Malone stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Clifton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Malone manages to get his head free but now Clifton has transitioned to an armbar! Malone grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Clifton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Clifton!
A relieved looking Craig Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Malone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Malone misses with a hook.
Shang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Malone.
Shang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shang fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
and Shang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shang counters with a solid body kick.
Shang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shang back to the cage. Malone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut lands for Shang. That snapped Malone's head back. #CL2#
Shang drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
Malone misses with a knee strike.
Malone throws an elbow but it misses.
Shang lands a nice knee to the body.
Shang lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shang. #T1#
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Shang.
Shang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shang lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Shang pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shang lands a nice knee to the body.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Shang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Shang blocks it.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shang digs a right hand into Malone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malone's gas tank.
Shang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Shang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shang blocks an uppercut.
Shang tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Shang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
Shang crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Shang lands an uppercut.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead. #KD2#
Shang lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Malone goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Shang in side control. #ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
Shang cracks Malone with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shang immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malone is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hai Shang!

Event: HFC Challengers 88
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Handle.
Malone slips under a jab from Handle.
A punch combination from Malone misses.
Malone walks into a left hand.
Donk. Handle catches Malone right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Malone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Handle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handle misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Handle.#KD#
Malone lands a left and a right that send Handle crashing to the mat, dazed. Malone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone slips under a jab from Handle.
Malone slips a straight right by Handle.
Handle slips under a jab.
Handle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handle scores with a decent looking hook.
Malone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Handle.
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Handle drops Malone with a beautiful combination! Malone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Handle is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with a double jab
and Handle counters with a crisp right that sends Malone to the canvas! Handle follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Handle!
An out of breath Max Handle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ua.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ua staying out of range there.
Ua looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone throws a counter combo.
Ua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malone connects with a nice looking jab.
Ua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Ua moves away and avoids it.
Malone misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ua.
Ua misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Ua misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Malone.
Ua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ua lands a body shot.
Ua lands a nice shot to the body.
Ua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone throws out a powerful jab.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Ua is rocked!
Ua is holding his hands too far apart here. Malone throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ua is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Malone!
A very excited looking Sam Malone 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.

Event: HFC 283 Derksen vs Clack
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Malone connects with a single shot there.
Malone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bueller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bueller slips under a jab.
Malone misses with a hook. Bueller ducked under it nicely.
Malone misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bueller counters by moving into the clinch.
Malone misses with a knee strike.
Bueller blocking some punches.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller. #BC#
Bueller breaks the clinch.
Bueller 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.
Bueller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Bueller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malone 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.
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malone lands with an overhand left.
Sam Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bueller finds it's way through Malone's defenses. #ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with a double jab
and Bueller counters with a right hand to the body.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Malone walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bueller swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Bueller!
Eric Bueller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by Malone.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rock controlling the action here.
Malone has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rock controlling the pace.
Malone trying to control here.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malone wants to control but Rock is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock wants to pass to mount but Malone is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rock is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Rock passes to full mount!
Rock tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rock controlling the pace for now.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Rock maintains control.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Malone is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Rock trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Malone is working to get back to half guard.
Rock with shots to the head and body - Malone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malone's face.
Rock lands with some strikes.
Rock unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Rock unloading with bombs!
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Rock finish him?
Rock connects with a bit shot that sees Malone covering up! More strikes from Rock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rock is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abu Rock!
An out of breath Abu Rock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Challengers 82
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Malone cracks Complete with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Complete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complete has a takedown stuffed.
Complete throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Complete!
Complete parries the strikes from Malone easily there. Malone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Complete to escape. #SUB2#
Malone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Complete rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malone's guard! Nice work there by Complete!
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Complete postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Malone looking to control but Complete passes into half guard.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Malone has hold of Complete's hands but Complete slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Complete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Complete working Malone over with strikes.
Complete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Complete lands with a punch from half guard.
Malone trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Complete avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Complete lands a nice shot to the head.
Complete has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Complete scoring with strikes but Malone is staying in there. #ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Complete working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Complete finish him?
Malone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Complete lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Malone! Complete sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Malone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Complete!

Event: L.A.C.A. 11 - Zeus VS. Kaleva
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fujita, pushing him back against the cage.
Fujita tries to score a body lock takedown but Malone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Malone. #BC2#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Malone pushes Fujita up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fujita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Fujita gets caught napping as Malone dives in and scores a takedown. Fujita manages to retain guard.
Fujita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Malone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone working Fujita over with strikes.
Fujita wants to get back to his feet.
Fujita is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fujita wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Malone stalling.
Malone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malone winds up and cracks Fujita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malone working over Fujita with some ground and pound. Fujita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malone controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujita pushes Malone off but Malone dives into side control. #T2#
Fujita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Malone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Malone prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Malone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fujita closes the distance but Malone moves to the side
and Malone counters with a two punch combo.
Sam Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujita is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Malone tries to counter with a clinch but Fujita shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Malone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fujita quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Malone decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujita is breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujita with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fujita wants to get back to full guard but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone controls the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Malone 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.
Malone advances to full mount.
Malone with the ground and pound from mount.
Malone cracks Fujita with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Malone punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Malone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malone stuffs the takedown.
Shinsuke Fujita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fujita tries to clinch
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujita is looking to clinch.
Fujita tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Fujita in a clinch.
Fujita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malone walks away with a smile on his face. Fujita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fujita dives in for a single leg takedown but Malone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone stops a takedown attempt from Fujita.
Fujita goes for a takedown attempt but Malone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Malone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malone showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Malone lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malone in particular looking to stall.
Fujita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malone winds up and cracks Fujita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fujita is in trouble now - Malone has advanced to mount! #T3#
Malone controlling from mount.
Malone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Malone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malone landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Malone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Malone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fujita is on top in guard. #T4#
Malone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujita manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fujita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Malone gets to his feet - Fujita follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujita on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Malone 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fujita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Malone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Malone has Fujita pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujita tumbling to the mat - Malone dives into Fujita's guard.
Fujita can't keep his opponent in guard - Malone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone lands with a punch from half guard.
Malone slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Fujita wants to get back to full guard but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone is staying tight to Fujita's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Malone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fujita! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone controlling from the full mount.
Malone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Malone lands with some strikes.
Malone landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Fujita that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sam Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone controlling from mount. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Malone.
Malone landing punches. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fujita is in a horrible position here. Malone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sam Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone lands a big elbow.
Malone controlling from mount.
Malone landing punches. #SUB2#
Malone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fujita is surviving well by controlling Malone's body position as best he can.
Malone blocks Fujita's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone breaks from Fujita's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shinsuke Fujita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Malone!
An out of breath Sam Malone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016

#R1#
Schwarzeneg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Schwarzeneg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.
Schwarzeneg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
Schwarzeneg feinted with a counter takedown.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Malone tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roger Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Schwarzeneg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwarzeneg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Malone sprawls well.#CL#
Schwarzeneg clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malone tries to pull guard but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
Malone jumps guard but Schwarzeneg stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away. #T2#
Malone wants to clinch.
Schwarzeneg darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Schwarzeneg into the cage.
Schwarzeneg scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Malone has his feet on Schwarzeneg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown.
Malone shoots for a double leg takedown but Schwarzeneg sprawls well. He's pushed Malone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwarzeneg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Schwarzeneg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Malone moves into range and clinches up with Schwarzeneg.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Schwarzeneg manages to pull guard.
Malone prevents Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schwarzeneg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schwarzeneg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Malone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schwarzeneg walks into a left hand.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Malone sprawls well.
Malone stalks Schwarzeneg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schwarzeneg's face. Schwarzeneg staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Malone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schwarzeneg defends well and Malone ends up having to push Schwarzeneg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Schwarzeneg. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schwarzeneg thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Malone manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Schwarzeneg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwarzeneg punching from the bottom - just letting Malone know he's still in a fight.
Malone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwarzeneg seems keen to control Malone's posture.#SUB#
Schwarzeneg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malone defends well.#T2#
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #ES#
Schwarzeneg pushes Malone off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Malone. No joy for Schwarzeneg on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Malone moves to the side
and Malone counters with a three punch combo that has Schwarzeneg backing up. Schwarzeneg nods at Malone to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Schwarzeneg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Roger Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzeneg moves out of range of the body kick.
Malone scores with a nice head shot.
Schwarzeneg shoots and misses
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Schwarzeneg seems unphased. #TD#
Schwarzeneg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Malone throws Schwarzeneg to one side and escapes!
Sam Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schwarzeneg defends well and Malone ends up having to push Schwarzeneg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg misses with a two punch combination. #T4##TD#
Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into Malone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing that Schwarzeneg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Schwarzeneg is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Malone is working an open guard so Schwarzeneg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Malone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Schwarzeneg feinted with a counter takedown.
Malone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Schwarzeneg does no damage. #CL2#
Malone rushes Schwarzeneg and presses him up against the cage.
Malone tries to pull guard but Schwarzeneg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Schwarzeneg pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Schwarzeneg forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Schwarzeneg with a knee to the head.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Malone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malone just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Malone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwarzeneg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Roger Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Malone.
Malone tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schwarzeneg.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzeneg manages to avoid it.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwarzeneg is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Schwarzeneg circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Schwarzeneg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown
and Malone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.#T2##TD#
Schwarzeneg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Malone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schwarzeneg! #SU2#
Malone stands up and beckons Schwarzeneg to his feet.
Malone looks for the body kick but Schwarzeneg saw that one coming.
Malone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schwarzeneg's hands.
Roger Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schwarzeneg or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone, which made it look bad.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone leaves Schwarzeneg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone throws a one two combo. #T4#
Schwarzeneg shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schwarzeneg momentarily.
Malone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzeneg fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schwarzeneg has his feet on Malone's thighs here. He's pushed Malone off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Malone screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Schwarzeneg!

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