Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
Obama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maluga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maluga staying out of range there.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obama! Maluga lets Obama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama misses the body punch
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
Obama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Obama toppling to the canvas! Obama scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#ROC#Obama is rocked!
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Maluga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maluga thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama with a nice calf kick.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama is looking to slow Maluga down with leg kicks. #T3#
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maluga is out of range and Obama settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Obama tries to land a leg kick but Maluga saw it coming and moves away.
As Obama backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with an outside leg kick.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Obama throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maluga checks a leg kick.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
Obama misses the jab.
Obama looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Maluga's head but Maluga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.#T1#
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obama lands a nice hook to Maluga's body. Maluga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Obama toppling to the canvas! Obama scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#T2#
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Obama is looking to clinch.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama wants to clinch but Maluga slips to the side
and Maluga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama misses with a hook.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maluga checks it well.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Obama throws out a loose jab but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Obama misses
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obama! Maluga lets Obama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
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!
Obama misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Obama out cold! What a finish! Maluga is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kilo Maluga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maluga staying out of range there.
Maluga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sampson blocks it well.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.#T1#
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson misses with a right hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Sampson misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Maluga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maluga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Maluga counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Maluga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Sampson swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Sampson toppling to the canvas! Sampson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#ROC2#Sampson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a thumping low kick.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Sampson tries to clinch up
and Maluga counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Sampson out cold! What a finish! Maluga is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Douglas Sampson was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice shot lands for Sampson.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Good work by Maluga as he checks the leg kick.
Maluga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries a low kick but Maluga avoids it.
A low kick from Maluga is predictable there
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Maluga misses with a body punch
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sampson 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.
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Maluga thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
A low kick from Sampson misses
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sampson counters with a nice leg kick.
Maluga moves out of range as Sampson throws a body kick.
Maluga misses with a left hand
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maluga is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sampson lands a jab.#T3#
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maluga - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Sampson.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.#T4#
Maluga throws the kick towards the body but Sampson avoids it.
Sampson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Maluga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sampson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maluga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sampson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sampson is looking to slow Maluga down with leg kicks.
A big left from Sampson misses.
Maluga throws a counter high kick but Sampson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses
and Sampson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a combination that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sampson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
Douglas Sampson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Maluga slips a straight right by Haggar.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haggar connects with a jab.
Haggar lands a glancing blow to the side of Maluga's head.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haggar misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Maluga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haggar throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Haggar avoided it.
Haggar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maluga circles away.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haggar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maluga. Maluga obviously looking to wear him down.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haggar moves away.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haggar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Haggar misses.
Haggar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maluga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Haggar. #T1#
Haggar misses with a hook
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maluga slips under a jab.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haggar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
Haggar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Haggar.
Maluga misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Haggar shoots in and drives through. Maluga sprawls well.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
A punch combination from Haggar misses.
Kilo Maluga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haggar throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haggar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haggar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
Maluga looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Haggar throws out a powerful jab.
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haggar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Haggar misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maluga has time to react.
Haggar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga stuffs the takedown attempt from Haggar. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Haggar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maluga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Maluga pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.
Maluga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggar controlling the pace.
Maluga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar throwing shots but Maluga is blocking nicely.
Haggar working over Maluga with some ground and pound. Maluga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maluga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haggar on the ground.
Haggar slows the pace down in half guard.
Maluga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar. #T4#
Haggar is trying to control. Maluga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maluga defends it well.
Maluga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but Maluga defending well.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar throwing shots but Maluga is blocking nicely.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt
and Maluga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maluga misses with an uppercut. Haggar saw that one coming.
Haggar swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown but Maluga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haggar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maluga wants it to stay on the feet.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Maluga tests Haggar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haggar connects with a body shot.
A big left from Maluga misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice body kick.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haggar throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Haggar with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Haggar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Maluga.
Haggar misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
Maluga blocks a jab.
Haggar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
Haggar takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Haggar throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Haggar misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Haggar looking to score a takedown here. Maluga is defending well but Haggar drives through and ends up in Maluga's guard.

Maluga has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haggar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Haggar trying to stall but Maluga improves his position. #BC2#
Haggar breaks the clinch.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
Maluga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haggar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maluga avoids it really well and circles away.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt - Maluga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Maluga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggar is breathing heavily.#T3#
Maluga misses with an uppercut.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haggar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
Haggar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp one two that drops Haggar! Maluga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haggar to his feet! Haggar is in big trouble!#ROC#Haggar is rocked!
Haggar is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Maluga doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Haggar crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Haggar's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kilo Maluga 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: SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1#
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Leifsson swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Maluga moves out of range.
Leifsson misses with a two punch combination.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Maluga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leifsson moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Leifsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Maluga moves away
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson lands a jab to Maluga's midsection.
Leifsson wants to clinch.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maluga circles away.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Leifsson throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Leifsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Leifsson misses #KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Leifsson toppling to the canvas! Leifsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!
Leifsson looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson tries to clinch there but Maluga circles away.
And Maluga counters with a quick kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick.
Leifsson looks winded!#T3##KD#
Maluga drops Leifsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leifsson looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maluga throws an uppercut from hell that sends Leifsson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Maluga stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leif Leifsson spoke after the fight, saying 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Maluga slips a straight right by Washington.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Washington scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Maluga slips under a jab from Washington.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Maluga checks it.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maluga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maluga.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maluga blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maluga rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maluga.
Maluga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Washington misses
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Maluga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Maluga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imperial Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
Washington throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range. #T4#
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Maluga is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maluga moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
Maluga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Washington takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Maluga throws a right hand that misses
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
Maluga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington looks to land a combination but Maluga avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Washington misses.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maluga blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.#T1#
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maluga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imperial Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Washington just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga. #T3#
Washington misses with a body shot.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga is looking to chop away at Washington's legs.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Maluga.
Washington throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Maluga moves out of range easily.
Washington looks to throw a body kick
and Maluga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##KD#
Maluga cracks Washington with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Washington to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
Washington throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maluga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Maluga moved away.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maluga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Maluga lands a big uppercut and Washington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Washington looks OK. Maluga waves Washington back to his feet!#ROC#Washington is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maluga ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Washington out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maluga.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maluga backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a right hand that misses
letting Puno counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Puno misses with a body shot. #T1#
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
And Maluga counters with a quick kick to the body but Puno blocks it.#T2#
Puno misses with a kick to the body
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maluga misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maluga misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga. #T3#
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but Puno shrugs it off.
Maluga tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.#T4#
Puno misses the jab.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Maluga thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno connects with a solid leg kick.
Puno misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno throws a sloppy body shot
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adan Puno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Adan Puno's cut even more.
A shot to the body from Puno misses
and Maluga counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Puno has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 995 Olsen vs Kilo
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a left to the body.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Maluga.
Olsen takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Maluga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Maluga defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Olsen throws a wild body kick that Maluga sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Maluga takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Maluga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Olsen swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Olsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.#T2#
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen lands a really nice looking cross but Maluga seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Olsen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Maluga tries to clinch but Olsen moves away
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olsen scores with a nice head shot.
Olsen swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Maluga tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Maluga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Olsen.
Maluga throws a counter combo.
Olsen misses with a hook to the body
and Maluga counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Olsen takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maluga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maluga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Maluga counters with a body kick.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
It looked like Olsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kjetil Olsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maluga missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Maluga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maluga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Olsen blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olsen is looking to wear down Maluga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Olsen misses
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.#T1#
Olsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maluga at a distance.
Olsen tests Maluga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Olsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Olsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Maluga misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick.
Maluga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Maluga thuds his shin into the meat of Olsen's side.
Olsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maluga instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Olsen tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Maluga keeps control of Olsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
Maluga cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olsen is defending well for now.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
Olsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen wants to break free but Maluga has control.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maluga can do to turn this around?
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Olsen avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olsen avoids it.#T4#
Olsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olsen.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Olsen avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maluga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olsen's efforts to push away.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Olsen controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##KD2#
Maluga cracks Olsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olsen to stand back up!#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Kjetil Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Olsen misses.
Maluga is looking for the big counter here.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
Olsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Olsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Olsen.
Olsen throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maluga throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Maluga digs a good hook to Olsen's body.
Maluga feints and then cracks Olsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olsen down.
Olsen misses with a hook to the body
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen. #T2#
Olsen throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
Olsen takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Maluga throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Olsen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Kjetil Olsen spoke after the fight, saying 'Owie!'.

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maluga. Maluga obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Washington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maluga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maluga. Maluga obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maluga. #T1#
Washington misses with a hook
letting Maluga counter with a right hand. #KD#
Maluga lands a big right hand that sends Washington crashing to the mat! Maluga stays standing though and waves Washington back to his feet!#KD#
Maluga lands a big uppercut and Washington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Washington looks OK. Maluga waves Washington back to his feet!#ROC#Washington is rocked!
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga throws an uppercut from hell that sends Washington clean off his feet! He's out cold! Maluga stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 988 Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
White tries to work over Maluga's front leg with a kick but Maluga checks it.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick.
White looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
Maluga slips under a jab.
White throws a low kick but Maluga moves out of range easily.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Maluga throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White misses with an uppercut.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maluga checks it well.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maluga. That's going to slow White down.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses with a hook
and Maluga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. White really felt that one!#T1#
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. White shrugs it off though. #KD#
Maluga lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! Maluga stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!#ROC#White is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Barron White has been cut.
Maluga is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches White flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! White is out cold! Maluga holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viking swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viking pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Viking fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viking rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Techno Viking has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Viking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maluga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Viking has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viking and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Viking throws a sloppy body shot
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Maluga is looking for a counter combo.
Maluga blocks a jab.
Viking misses with a hook #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Viking! Maluga lets Viking back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Viking is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga stuns Viking with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viking looks winded!#T1#
Maluga misses with a leg kick.
Viking looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maluga.
Viking misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viking throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viking just manages to avoid it.
Viking misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a huge right that knocks Viking out cold! Maluga is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Maluga responds with a good body kick, but Olsen manages to step out the way in time.
Maluga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.#T1#
Olsen misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maluga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maluga is looking for the big counter here.
Maluga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
And Maluga responds with a good body kick, but Olsen manages to step out the way in time.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen throws a sloppy head kick and Maluga moves out of range easily.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maluga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Maluga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Maluga cracks Olsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maluga tries a low kick but Olsen avoids it.
It looked like Olsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maluga.
Olsen cracks a nice hook into Maluga's ribs.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Olsen misses with a low kick.
Olsen cracks a nice hook into Maluga's ribs.
Maluga moves out of range as Olsen throws a body kick.
Olsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maluga counters with an inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maluga thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kjetil Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kjetil Olsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Olsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maluga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Maluga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maluga tries to land a front kick but Olsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a left to the body.
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a leg kick
and Olsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A big right from Olsen misses.
Olsen cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.#T2#
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Olsen. That one must have hurt.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Maluga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maluga is breathing heavily.#T3#
Olsen catches Maluga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Olsen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Maluga! Olsen dives in looking to finish! Maluga is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen retains his heavyweight title!
Kjetil Olsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kilo Maluga stepped up to the mic, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN Supernova XIII
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Maluga misses with a left hand
and Olsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maluga throws out the jab.
Maluga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOlsen.#KD#
Maluga cracks Olsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olsen to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olsen throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.#T1#
Maluga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Maluga misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Maluga lands a nice looking body kick.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Donk. Maluga catches Olsen right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Olsen misses with a hook.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga moves to clinch but Olsen breaks away
and Olsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##KD#
Maluga sends Olsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maluga is motioning to the referee to let Olsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Olsen is rocked!
Maluga misses with a right hand
and Olsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Olsen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Olsen moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Olsen misses.
Maluga punishes Olsen's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Maluga sends Olsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maluga is motioning to the referee to let Olsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?#CL#
Maluga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Olsen is trying to break free.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
Olsen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maluga misses with the body kick
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Olsen counters with a head kick that drops Maluga to the mat! Maluga scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a right hand that misses
and Olsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Maluga out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Olsen is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kilo Maluga had this to say: 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Maluga with a nice calf kick.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Fuentes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maluga.
Fuentes throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Fuentes lands a nice shot that snaps Maluga's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga moves out of range as Fuentes strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Fuentes drops Maluga with a big left hand and mounts him. Maluga is in big trouble! #T1#
Fuentes controlling from the full mount.
Fuentes misses with a head shot.
Maluga really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuentes content just to control the position here.
Maluga is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fuentes content just to control the position here.
Maluga is looking to improve his position but Fuentes isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Fuentes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fuentes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maluga's face. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Fuentes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Fuentes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fuentes prevents Maluga from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuentes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fuentes throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand.
Maluga lands with a hook. Fuentes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#That has opened up Pedro Fuentes's cut even more.
Maluga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuentes. Fuentes obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuentes throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Fuentes toppling to the canvas! Fuentes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#CUT#The cut above Pedro Fuentes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Fuentes looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Fuentes missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Fuentes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malugas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuentes misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Pedro Fuentes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kilo Maluga 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: SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Maluga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Lomax.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lomax has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy body kick from Lomax
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga blocks a head kick by Lomax.
Lomax misses with the body kick#KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Lomax toppling to the canvas! Lomax scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax throws a body kick that misses
and Maluga counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kilo Maluga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vincent Lomax spoke after the fight, saying 'God dammit'.

Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Maluga takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bigg moves to clinch but Maluga breaks away
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigg lands a nice looking body kick.
Bigg throws a head kick that misses
and Maluga counters with an outside leg kick.
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bigg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bigg lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg cracks Maluga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maluga moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick. #T1#
Bigg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bigg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bigg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Bigg throws a lazy body kick
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
As Bigg backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg throws a lazy body kick
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bigg clinches up against the cage.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Bigg. #T2#
Bigg blocking some punches.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigg avoids it.
Maluga blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg lands a right hand.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch. #KD#
Maluga cracks Bigg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bigg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him?
Bigg looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range. #CL2#
Bigg gets a clinch.
Maluga misses with some punches.
Bigg lands a left hand. #T3#
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Maluga.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Bigg digs a right hand into Maluga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maluga's gas tank.
Maluga tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maluga or not.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bigg looking to stall.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Bigg tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg is leaning against Maluga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maluga misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Maluga avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga working Bigg over with knees to the body.
Bigg looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
Bigg avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bigg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maluga works Bigg's body with a nice hook.
Bigg moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg tries to clinch #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bigg! Maluga lets Bigg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bigg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
Bigg throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a big left hand that crumples Bigg! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Hoost throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maluga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoost in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Maluga misses with a hook to the body
and Hoost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maluga's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Hoost misses.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
Maluga blocks a leg kick.
Hoost throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.#T1#
Maluga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarence Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoost looks winded!
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga lands a really nice looking cross but Hoost seems unphased.
Maluga throws a leg kick which misses Hoost's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoost tries to avoid it.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoost lands a glancing blow to the side of Maluga's head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga lands with a nice body punch.
Hoost throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Clarence Hoost's cut even more.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoost.#T2#
Hoost misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga connects with a body shot that sends Hoost's belly button to the back.
Hoost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Maluga moves out of range easily.
Hoost misses with a wild body shot.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Maluga.
Hoost's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoost swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maluga is looking to wear down Hoost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Hoost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Hoost misses with a body shot.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Hoost.
Maluga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoost tries to land a leg kick but Maluga saw it coming and moves away.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Maluga cracks Hoost with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoost to stand back up!#CUT#The cut above Clarence Hoost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clarence Hoost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 959 Maluga vs. Olsen
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Maluga moves into range and clinches up with Olsen.#BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga thows a leg kick but Olsen checks it
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.#CL#
Maluga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maluga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen blocking some punches.
Olsen misses with some punches.
Olsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Olsen controls his hands. #BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##KD2#
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Maluga tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Maluga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maluga doesn't manage to clinch there - Olsen circles away.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Maluga.
A shot to the body from Maluga misses
and Olsen counters with a nice body kick.
Olsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Olsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Olsen looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Olsen avoided it.
Maluga slips under a jab.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Maluga tries to counter by clinching up but Olsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Olsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga slips a straight right by Olsen.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maluga counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 957 Maluga vs. Puno
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Puno looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
As Puno backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Puno is looking to slow Maluga down with leg kicks.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Puno misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno tried to score with a low kick but Maluga checks it.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maluga lands a glancing blow to the side of Puno's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puno.
Puno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puno tries to land a body kick
and as Puno loses concentration momentarily, Maluga counters with a picture perfect head kick! Puno goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You are the worthiest of adversaries, but you should've signed to Combate.'.

Event: SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Maluga lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Maluga throws out a powerful jab.
Leifsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
Leifsson wants to clinch
and Maluga comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Leifsson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Maluga is on him like rabid pit bull! Leifsson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kilo Maluga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Leif Leifsson spoke after the fight, saying 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.

Event: SYN 950 White vs. Maluga
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
White moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maluga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover. #CL#
White clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White misses with the head strike. #T1##BC2#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maluga.
Maluga 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.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maluga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maluga is looking for the big counter here.
Maluga throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maluga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White jabs at Maluga's body.
White moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.#T2#
White tries to clinch but Maluga is having none of it.
Maluga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.#CL#
White darts in and clinches Maluga up against the cage.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
White is working Maluga over against the cage.
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maluga lands a shot to the body.
Maluga tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
White misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to White's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga blocks a body shot from White.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
White blocks an uppercut.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Maluga.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga misses with a hook to the ribs.
White blocks an uppercut.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Maluga lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
White rushes Maluga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
White has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Maluga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maluga throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
White moves to clinch but Maluga breaks away
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maluga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
White darts in trying to clinch
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Maluga tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White prevents a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.#T2#
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malugas head.
Maluga is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Maluga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maluga misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Maluga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Maluga drops White with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but White looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Barron White has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilo Maluga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maluga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maluga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Maluga back into the cage.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White misses with the head strike.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White misses with a body punch.
Kilo Maluga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maluga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside.
White avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Maluga misses with a left hand
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
White swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Maluga circles away.
Maluga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maluga throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Maluga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
White closes the distance and clinches.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
White lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
White moves into the clinch.#T2#
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Maluga as the two fighters clinch.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from White.
White blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Maluga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
White has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga. #BC2#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maluga feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Maluga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
Maluga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Maluga throws a shot to the body. #T4##KD2#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?! #ROC2#White is rocked!
White is holding his hands too far apart here. Maluga throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! White is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
De Boise loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.#CL#
Maluga clinches up with De Boise and pushes him back against the cage.
De Boise throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Maluga avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
De Boise can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga pushes De Boise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Maluga blocks a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but De Boise avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
Maluga lands a nice uppercut.
De Boise working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from De Boise.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Boises head.
De Boise tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
De Boise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Boise avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
De Boise pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Boise lands a nice shot to the body.
De Boise lands a body shot. #T1#
De Boise working aggressively here.
De Boise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from De Boise.
De Boise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Boise scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Boise misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Boise lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
De Boise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Boise misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Maluga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maluga blocks a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise misses with the head strike.
De Boise throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
De Boise has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Boise working aggressively here.
De Boise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
De Boise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Boise.
Good body shot from Maluga.
De Boise looks winded!
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Boise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
A shot in the inside from De Boise.
De Boise misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but De Boise avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Maluga breaks from the clinch.
De Boise misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and De Boise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Boise throws an off balance right hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as De Boise blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from De Boise. Those never looked like landing.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick and De Boise moves out of range easily.
De Boise is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maluga misses with a straight right.
De Boise throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Maluga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Boise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maluga is looking to clinch but De Boise is avoiding it.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and De Boise counters with a nice leg kick.
De Boise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Boise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maluga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Maluga checks a leg kick.
De Boise moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Boise moves out of range of the body kick.
De Boise now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Maluga.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from De Boise.
De Boise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Boise scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from De Boise, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cedric De Boise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
De Boise shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
Maluga misses with a body kick.
De Boise feints a counter leg kick.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Boise slips under a jab from Maluga.
De Boise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Boise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
De Boise walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Boise misses with a hook.
Maluga lands a nice looking body kick.
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
De Boise throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
De Boise turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maluga checks a leg kick.
De Boise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Boise cracks Maluga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maluga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Boise misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Boise circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
De Boise misses with a wild body shot.
Maluga with a hook.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Boise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Boise lands with a right hand.
De Boise throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Boise missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Boise throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Maluga.
Maluga lands a nice looking body kick.
De Boise is breathing heavily.
De Boise rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops De Boise! Maluga lets De Boise back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Maluga weaves into range and cracks De Boise right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! De Boise goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Maluga is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
After winning the bout, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Maluga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maluga throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.#CL2#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the side of Maluga's head. #BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson connects with a body shot.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson scores with a shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maluga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL2#
Leifsson clinches.
Maluga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Maluga is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land. #BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Maluga against the cage.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga working aggressively here.
Leifsson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maluga's efforts to push away.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Leifsson. #T2#
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga working aggressively here.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maluga backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.
Leifsson keeps control of Maluga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson digs a right hand into Maluga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maluga's gas tank.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leifsson.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Maluga's ribcage. Maluga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leifsson cracks Maluga with a nice body shot.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Maluga is rocked!
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maluga throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #KD2#
Leifsson drops Maluga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maluga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Maluga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maluga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leifsson is unloading with more strikes now! Maluga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Leif Leifsson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Kilo Maluga was interviewed post fight and said 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 940 Maluga vs. Johnson III
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a leg kick
letting Maluga counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Johnson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Johnson throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga throws a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maluga blocks a leg kick.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maluga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson looks winded!
Maluga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Maluga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Maluga settles back down.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Maluga lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Maluga takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maluga thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson digs a good hook to Maluga's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga scores with a shot to the body.
Maluga slips a straight right by Johnson.
It looked like Maluga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maluga keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick. #T4##KD#
Maluga cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maluga scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Johnson limp body while Maluga jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 938 Maluga vs. Frewin
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Frewin throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Frewin keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Frewin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Frewin lands a nice shot to the body.
Frewin avoids a kick to the body.
Maluga throws a jab when Frewin was well out of range.
Frewin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Maluga clinches.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frewin looks winded!#T1#
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Frewin avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frewin avoids it.
Frewin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frewin blocks it with crossed arms.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frewin avoids it.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maluga throws a punch but it's blocked by Frewin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga is working Frewin over against the cage.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frewin backwards.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frewin blocks an uppercut.
Maluga digs a right hand into Frewin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frewin's gas tank.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frewin.
Frewin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frewin takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Butch Frewin has been cut.
Frewin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Maluga.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Maluga landing knees to the head.
Frewin managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Maluga.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frewin looking to stall.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frewin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga lands a knee to the head.
Frewin struggles to land a body shot inside as Maluga controls his hands.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frewin.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frewin.
A nice left hand lands by Frewin.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Frewin is rocked!
Maluga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Frewin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Frewin drops to his knees and Maluga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Butch Frewin spoke after the fight, saying 'What in tarnation!'.

Event: SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Maluga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maluga throws a counter high kick but Trollslayer was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trollslayer clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Maluga is pressed up against the cage. Trollslayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maluga down to the mat. Maluga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maluga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trollslayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trollslayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balin Trollslayer.
Maluga lands a nice looking body kick.
Trollslayer looks winded!
Maluga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Maluga circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Trollslayer to the canvas! Trollslayer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maluga keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kilo Maluga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Leifsson looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Leifsson backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga cracks Leifsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leifsson sprawling to the canvas! Leifsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga throws a solid leg kick but Leifsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maluga.
Leifsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Maluga gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Leifsson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maluga. #CL2#
Leifsson clinches up with Maluga and pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leifssons head.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Maluga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maluga dodges an elbow strike from Leifsson. #BC#
Maluga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Maluga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes Maluga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Leifsson. Beautiful body shot.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maluga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Leifsson takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Maluga with a hook.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Leifsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
And Maluga counters with a quick kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it.
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a nice body shot.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Maluga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Maluga misses with a hook to the body
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga scores with a jab. Leifsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Maluga 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maluga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Maluga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maluga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leifsson wants to clinch up but Maluga keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maluga scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Leifsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Maluga misses.
Leifsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Maluga.
Leifsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. Leifsson shrugs it off though.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body shot
and Maluga counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Leifsson is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Leif Leifsson was interviewed post fight and said 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve lands a jab to Maluga's midsection.
Maluga clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Steve backing away here, and Maluga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve scores with a body shot. #T1#
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.
Steve lunges at Maluga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maluga's hand.
Maluga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maluga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maluga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maluga 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.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maluga throws out the jab.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve throws a body kick that misses
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.#T2#
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maluga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Maluga throws a lazy body kick
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a leg kick.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maluga connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Maluga throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Steve counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steve is breathing heavily.
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!
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga slips a jab from Steve.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Steve misses.
Maluga throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Maluga counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Steve misses with a low kick as Maluga jumps back.
Maluga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Maluga cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him?
Maluga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Maluga misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Steve cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve cracks Maluga with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maluga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yago Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maluga.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Steve looks to land a combination but Maluga avoids it well.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maluga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Maluga.
Steve misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Maluga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maluga scores with a leg kick.
Steve throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maluga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steve blocks it well.
Maluga wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maluga. Maluga obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Good exchange - Maluga coming out on top.
Kilo Maluga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Steve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Steve lands a jab-cross combination.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Maluga cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steve to stand back up!#ROC2#Steve is rocked!
Maluga misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Maluga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steve really felt that one!
Maluga blocks a leg kick.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Maluga misses with a body kick.
Steve misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maluga.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him. #KD2#
Maluga cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him? #CUT2#Yago Steve's cut is getting worse.
Maluga cracks Steve with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Steve tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Maluga pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Steve is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
De Boise throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Cedric De Boise has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga throws a low kick but De Boise avoids it.
De Boise lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
De Boise misses with a body kick.
De Boise misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Boise scores with a nice strike.
Maluga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Boise misses with a low kick.
De Boise lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maluga moves out of range as De Boise throws a body kick.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
De Boise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maluga.
De Boise misses with a body kick.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maluga moves out of range as De Boise strikes.
It appears Maluga was looking to counter with a kick there.
De Boise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but De Boise avoided it.
De Boise 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.
De Boise tries to land a front kick but Maluga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick from De Boise.
De Boise throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body
and De Boise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by De Boise.
De Boise looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range. #T2#
De Boise throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
De Boise misses with a wild body shot.
As De Boise backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Boise goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Boise looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
De Boise misses with a body shot.
Maluga misses with a straight right.
De Boise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Maluga.
Maluga misses with a body kick.#T3#
De Boise turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for De Boise.
De Boise moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga throws an overhand right that lands on De Boise's shoulder, as De Boise tries to avoid the shot.
De Boise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
De Boise takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from De Boise.
Maluga takes one on the button.
Cedric De Boise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from De Boise. #T4#
De Boise throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga moves to clinch but De Boise breaks away
and De Boise counters with a nice body kick.
Maluga avoids a kick to the body.
De Boise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Boise throws a leg kick but Maluga moved away.
Maluga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Boise throws out the jab.
De Boise misses with a straight right. #CL#
Maluga moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric De Boise dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maluga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Boise. De Boise obviously looking to wear him down.
De Boise throws a one two combo.
De Boise moves away from the strike by Maluga.
De Boise misses with a hook.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Boise swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Boise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Boise takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Boise works Maluga's body with a nice hook.
De Boise scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one. #T1##CL#
Maluga has closed the distance and engaged De Boise in a clinch.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
De Boise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for De Boise.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
De Boise lands a body shot. #BC2#
De Boise breaks from the clinch.
De Boise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maluga. That's going to slow De Boise down.
De Boise swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.#T2#
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Maluga rushes De Boise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
De Boise throws a head punch that misses.
Maluga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
De Boise misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Boise lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maluga or not.
De Boise lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga throws a punch but it's blocked by De Boise.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maluga blocks an uppercut.
De Boise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Maluga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
De Boise breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - De Boise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by De Boise. Beautiful body shot.
De Boise looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
De Boise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maluga.
Maluga lands a head shot.
De Boise throws a low kick but Maluga avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Cedric De Boise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maluga throws a lazy body kick
and De Boise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Boise looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.#T4#
Maluga fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Boise fakes the leg kick and cracks Maluga in the body.
De Boise thumps Maluga with a low kick.
Maluga lands with a nice body kick.
De Boise is breathing heavily.
De Boise throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Maluga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Maluga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from De Boise misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric De Boise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Maluga.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Boise, as that shot connected.
De Boise throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
De Boise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maluga misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from De Boise misses
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Boise.#T1#
Maluga moves forwards but De Boise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
De Boise tries to keep at a distance but Maluga has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Boise.
De Boise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Maluga avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
De Boise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Boise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as De Boise controls the action.
Maluga misses with a knee to the head.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga gets through De Boise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Boise prevents a body shot from Maluga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Boise.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilo Maluga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Boise.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
De Boise managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into De Boise's ribcage.
Maluga is working De Boise over against the cage.
Maluga cracks De Boise with a nice body shot.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Boise is defending well for now.
De Boise blocks a body shot from Maluga.
De Boise misses with a punch to the body.
De Boise misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
De Boise takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Boise can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
A body shot lands from Maluga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Maluga.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of De Boise's head.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maluga works on De Boise's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
De Boise prevents a body shot from Maluga.
A hook to the body from Maluga.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga gets through De Boise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maluga.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Boise backwards. #ROC#De Boise is rocked!#T4#
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Boise is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Boise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga blocks an uppercut. #KD#
Maluga drops De Boise onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! De Boise is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maluga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops De Boise to his knees! Maluga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 919 Maluga vs. Steve II
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Maluga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maluga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maluga scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Maluga scores with a spinning back kick!
Maluga doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
A big right from Steve misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve. #T1#
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Maluga is out of range.
Maluga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Steve backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maluga cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve lands a nice looking body kick.
Steve misses with a head kick.
It appears Maluga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Nice cross by Steve.
Maluga blocks a low kick nicely.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Steve scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Maluga counters with a quick kick to the body but Steve blocks it.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maluga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Steve misses with a low kick as Maluga jumps back.
Maluga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one.
Maluga moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick. #KD2#
Steve drops Maluga with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maluga looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Maluga is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve 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.
The defeated Kilo Maluga had this to say: 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 914 Maluga vs. Leifsson 3
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leifsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maluga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Maluga circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL2#
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch.
Maluga defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab by Leifsson.
A combination from Leifsson does no damage.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Maluga moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Maluga thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Maluga gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Leifsson pushes Maluga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
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!
Maluga wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leifsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malugas head.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson works on Maluga's body with a couple of short punches.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Maluga prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Leifsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leifsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Maluga is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
Oh Maluga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson lands a big right hand that drops Maluga! The killer instinct kicks in and Leifsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leifsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Leif Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kilo Maluga was interviewed post fight and said 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 910 Leifsson vs. Maluga II
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leifsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leifsson! Maluga lets Leifsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leifsson misses with a body shot.
Maluga throws the kick towards the body but Leifsson avoids it.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a low kick, right behind Leifsson 's knee.
Leifsson scores with a body shot. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maluga counters with a low kick, right behind Leifsson 's knee.
Donk. Maluga catches Leifsson right on the button with a cross.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Maluga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.#T2#
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leifsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leifsson is looking to wear down Maluga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maluga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leifsson under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Maluga.#KD2#
Maluga drops Leifsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leifsson looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#Leif Leifsson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
Maluga drops Leifsson with a naaaaasty hook - Leifsson is in real trouble here! Maluga dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Kilo Maluga stared into the camera and said 'Play silly game, win silly prize.'.
Leif Leifsson spoke after the fight, saying 'Embrace change, defeat was inevitable. I congratulate my foe, I was the one who was truly born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Leifsson tries to clinch there but Maluga circles away.
Maluga connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leifsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maluga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Maluga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
It appears Maluga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Maluga cracks Leifsson with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Maluga misses.
Maluga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maluga scores with a jab.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Maluga.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maluga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Maluga.
A swing and a miss from Leifsson.
Leifsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maluga finds it's way round the side to connect with Leifsson's head.
Leifsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maluga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leifsson scrambles back to his feet.
Leifsson loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.#T3#
Leifsson 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.
Maluga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maluga.
Leifsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maluga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leifsson scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Maluga throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Leifsson. #T4#
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leifsson is defending well for now.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leifsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leifsson.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leifsson is defending well for now.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Maluga manages to break the clinch.
Maluga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leifsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maluga lands with a nice combination. Leifsson backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga throws a low kick, looking for Leifsson's leg but Leifsson calmly moves out of range.
Leifsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Leifsson.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
Maluga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
Leifsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leifsson slips a jab and a cross from Maluga.
A countering left hand to the body from Leifsson misses.
Maluga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maluga throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Maluga
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Leifsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Maluga toppling to the canvas! Maluga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leifsson finish him?!#ROC2#Maluga is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Maluga! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Leif Leifsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kilo Maluga spoke after the fight, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN Supernova XII
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a push kick but Maluga slaps the foot to one side.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Maluga drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maluga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maluga thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maluga misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Maluga misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maluga - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maluga. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A clash of legs there as Maluga blocks the low kick.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Maluga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Maluga moves his leg out of the way.
Maluga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Maluga checks it
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maluga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maluga circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Johnson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maluga follows Johnson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - SHW Final
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Babinski throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
Babinski misses with a right hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a lazy head kick
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga 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.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babinski thinking. #T1#
Babinski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Maluga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babinski misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Maluga clinches up against the cage.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maluga prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Babinski avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Babinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babinski misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babinski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Maluga landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Babinski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babinski avoids it.
Babinski has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Babinski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Babinski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga working Babinski over with knees to the body.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Babinski's ribcage.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
A hook to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Maluga as the two fighters clinch.
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Babinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babinskis head.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babinski.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Babinski avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viktor Babinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Maluga drops Babinski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Babinski looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Babinski is rocked!#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maluga.
Oh Babinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maluga fakes the body blow, causing Babinski to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Babinski goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Super Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Maluga throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Maluga with an uppercut!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Maluga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Maluga
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the body from Maluga misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
Maluga thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Johnson moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Nice shot by Johnson.#CUT#The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maluga scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Maluga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Maluga misses.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Johnson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Maluga follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Johnson was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Super Heavyweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by McDonald.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald tries to move into range but Maluga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Maluga 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.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Maluga tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Maluga lands a big uppercut and McDonald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonald looks OK. Maluga waves McDonald back to his feet!#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Maluga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
Maluga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson misses with a hook.#CL#
Maluga pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Johnson. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Maluga's ribcage. Maluga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maluga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maluga or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maluga.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson works on Maluga's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson cracks Maluga with a nice body shot.
Johnson is leaning against Maluga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #ROC2#Maluga is rocked!
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Maluga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Maluga's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Maluga drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Karim Johnson 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.
In defeat, Kilo Maluga stepped up to the mic, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 881 Maluga vs. Namasuzuki
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Namasuzuki misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki moves away from the strike by Maluga.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namasuzuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namasuzuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maluga's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Namasuzuki - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga misses with a two punch combination.
Namasuzuki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Maluga drops Namasuzuki with a beautiful combination! Namasuzuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maluga is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Namasuzuki tries for a takedown but Maluga circles away easily
and Maluga counters with a left and a right that stings Namasuzuki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namasuzuki 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.#T1#
Namasuzuki defending well as Maluga loads up on a big left hand.
Maluga throws a right hand that Namasuzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Namasuzuki also avoids with ease.
Maluga misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maluga blocks it well.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Maluga strikes.
Namasuzuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the head.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Maluga's knee but Maluga avoids it well.
Namasuzuki blocks a jab.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namasuzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Namasuzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maluga in his tracks.
A lazy left from Namasuzuki finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Maluga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#That has opened up Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut even more.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Namasuzuki takes a step back to recover.
Namasuzuki looks winded!
Maluga throws a front kick that sends Namasuzuki stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga scores with a jab.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a good low kick that Maluga was not able to check. #T3#
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga walks into a straight right hand from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga punishes Namasuzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namasuzuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namasuzuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga looks for the body kick but Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Namasuzuki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Maluga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namasuzuki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Namasuzuki connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Namasuzuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Namasuzuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maluga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping left.
Maluga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maluga lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maluga throws a wild body kick that Namasuzuki sees coming a mile off.
Maluga lands a brutal head kick. Namasuzuki looks out on his feet and Maluga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 879 The Last Dance
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
A jab from The Barbarian misses.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Barbarian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maluga misses with a body kick.
The Barbarian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Barbarian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian scores with a jab to the body.
The Barbarian misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Barbarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Maluga tries to land a body kick
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
The Barbarian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Barbarian throws a wild body kick that Maluga sees coming a mile off.
Maluga appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD#
Maluga lands a left and a right that send The Barbarian crashing to the mat, dazed. Maluga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#The Barbarian is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Maluga throws the left hand but The Barbarian avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like The Barbarian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Barbarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Maluga moves away from the strike by The Barbarian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga lands a jab to The Barbarian's midsection.
The Barbarian seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Maluga.#CUT#That has opened up Conor The Barbarian's cut even more.
Maluga thumps The Barbarian with a low kick.
Crunch! Maluga slams his shin into The Barbarian's torso.
The Barbarian looks winded!
The Barbarian misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a leg kick.
Maluga moves in close and cracks The Barbarian with a massive right hand! The Barbarian, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Maluga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Conor The Barbarian had this to say: 'Crom ...'.

Event: SYN 873 Maluga vs. Babinski
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Babinski misses with the body kick
and Maluga counters with an inside leg kick.
Babinski misses the jab.
Maluga tries to land a body kick
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maluga throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Maluga slips under a jab from Babinski.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Babinski.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Babinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Babinski finds it's way through Maluga's defenses.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Maluga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Babinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses.
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babinski dips to his left and cracks Maluga with an uppercut!
Babinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maluga.
Babinski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maluga slips under a jab.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babinski throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Maluga blocks the body kick.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babinski throws a leg kick which misses Maluga's front leg but catches the back leg as Maluga tries to avoid it.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a good, hard body kick but Maluga shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babinski throws a nice looking combination but Maluga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Babinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maluga connects with an inside leg kick.
Babinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga. #T3#
Babinski tests Maluga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Babinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
Babinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maluga doesn't seem bothered though.
Babinski looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
Maluga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babinski connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babinski.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Babinski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maluga.
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!
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maluga.
Babinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babinski checks a leg kick.
Babinski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Babinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babinski throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Babinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Maluga moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maluga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maluga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
A jab from Babinski misses.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Maluga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski thumps Maluga with a low kick.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Babinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maluga.
Maluga is looking to wear down Babinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Babinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babinski.
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski clobbers Maluga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maluga moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
Maluga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babinski throws a big shot that misses.
Babinski misses with a hook.
Maluga throws a low kick, looking for Babinski's leg but Babinski calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexei Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Maluga.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. Babinski shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.
Babinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maluga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babinski.#T3#
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski throws a counter combo.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Babinski is just out of range.
Babinski misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maluga on the side of the head.
Crunch! Maluga slams his shin into Babinski's torso.
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babinski throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Babinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maluga circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Maluga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maluga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maluga. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Maluga.
Maluga walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Babinski throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Babinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Babinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Babinski just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maluga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Babinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maluga misses the body punch
and Babinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
You can see that Babinski has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
Maluga slips a jab and a cross from Babinski.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babinski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maluga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maluga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maluga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Babinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babinski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maluga takes a step back to recover.
Maluga scores with a jab.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babinski misses with a straight right. #T2#
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babinski.#CUT2#Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Look low, kick high! Maluga uses the oldest trick in the book to send Babinski tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maluga is absolutely delighted - when Babinski wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Alexei Babinski had this to say: 'Thank you syn, thank you kilo, it was an honor to be apart of this card. I'll be back!'.

Event: SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Maluga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Maluga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maluga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maluga's hands.
Maluga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
Knox throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maluga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga walks into a jab.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
Maluga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maluga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Maluga's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Maluga has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Maluga lands a body punch. #T3#
Knox lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Knox avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maluga lands a shot to the body.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox looks winded!
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Maluga misses with a knee to the head.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Knox working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
A right hand to the body from Knox. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch. #T4##CL#
Maluga clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maluga.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yardbird Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Maluga has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Maluga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maluga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox with a hook.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox lands with a hook. Maluga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maluga with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maluga.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Maluga moves into the clinch successfully.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Kilo Maluga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Knox.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Knox prevents a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. Knox won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Maluga.
Maluga working Knox over with knees to the body.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Maluga tries to clinch up
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Maluga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maluga presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.#T2#
Knox blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Maluga.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maluga gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Maluga misses with a body punch.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Maluga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Maluga is controlling the position. #T4#
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Good body shot from Maluga.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Maluga is working Knox over against the cage.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Knox takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Knox is rocked!
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maluga pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#KD#
Maluga drops Knox onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Knox is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Maluga cracks Knox with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Knox falls to his knees and Maluga doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yardbird Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: SYN 865 Maluga vs. Steve
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve digs a good hook to Maluga's body. #CL#
Maluga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
A short left from Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Maluga working aggressively here.
A short right from Maluga on the inside.
Maluga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Steve blocking some punches.
Maluga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Maluga has the dominant position.#T2#
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Maluga misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Steve looks winded!
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
Maluga cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Maluga presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maluga pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Steve avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms.
Maluga scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maluga.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Maluga is working Steve over against the cage.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maluga.
Maluga lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Maluga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a right hand from hell and Steve is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga 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: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Maluga blocks a jab.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Knox misses.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga with a nice cross.
Maluga drops Knox with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maluga follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: SYN 859 Bloodbath
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Maluga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga is looking to counter the offense by Veainu and move into the clinch.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Veainu with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu lands a nice shot that snaps Maluga's head back.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Veainu.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Maluga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maluga lands a front kick.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice body kick from Maluga.
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Maluga connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Maluga - just one landing.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a one-two to the body.
Veainu 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.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Crunch! Maluga slams his shin into Veainu's torso.#CL#
Maluga clinches up against the cage.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Veainu looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Maluga.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a body punch.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Maluga.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Maluga lands a big knee to the head and Veainu goes down! Maluga pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga 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: SYN 855 Maluga vs. Knox
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Knox scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Maluga rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Maluga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Maluga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maluga rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #T1#
Knox gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Maluga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maluga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Maluga working aggressively here.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maluga keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Knees to the body from Maluga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Maluga improves position.
Knox tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Maluga moves away and avoids it.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maluga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Maluga rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Maluga working aggressively here. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maluga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Maluga.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maluga tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maluga working Knox over with knees to the body.
Knox looks winded!
Maluga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Maluga as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maluga.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Maluga blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maluga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maluga has him pressed against the cage.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maluga works the jab nicely.#KD#
Maluga drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maluga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Knox to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Maluga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Yardbird Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Maluga throws out a leg kick but McNasty moves out of range and Maluga only half commits.
Maluga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McNasty tries to clinch but Maluga moves out of range.
McNasty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maluga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNasty throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maluga.
Maluga lands a really nice looking cross but McNasty seems unphased.
Mister McNasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNasty tries to clinch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga loads up on a big right hand but McNasty slips the punch.
McNasty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maluga swings for the body but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty lands a leg kick that knocks Maluga off balance momentarily.
McNasty misses with a low kick.
McNasty lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
McNasty pushes Maluga up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNasty.
McNasty lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. McNasty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McNasty looks winded!
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Maluga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McNasty avoids it.#T1#
A short right from Maluga.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of McNasty's head.
McNasty takes a knee to the side of the body.
McNasty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but McNasty avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga cracks McNasty with a nice body shot.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
McNasty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but McNasty blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga pushes McNasty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maluga - that landed with a thud.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNasty is defending well for now.
McNasty working aggressively here.
A short right from Maluga.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Maluga on the inside.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McNasty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga tries a body shot but McNasty blocks it.
McNasty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Maluga.
Maluga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maluga lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McNasty avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga. #T3#
Maluga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga working McNasty over with knees to the body.
McNasty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga pushes McNasty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. McNasty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Maluga breaks from the clinch.
Maluga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maluga lands with an overhand left.
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!
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Maluga cracks McNasty on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McNasty falls backwards against the cage. Maluga follows up with more strikes that drop McNasty to his knees. Maluga keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McNasty! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Maluga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparxx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maluga takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Sparxx swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
Sparxx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sparxx motions for Maluga to come forward. Sparxx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maluga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sparxx.
Maluga looks to throw the jab but Sparxx is out of range.
Sparxx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maluga's sensitive parts.
Sparxx throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a body kick.
Sparxx cracks Maluga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparxx.
Maluga thuds a left hand into Sparxx's body.
Maluga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparxx.
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!
Sparxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Sparxx smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maluga misses the jab.
Sparxx misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Sparxx fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Sparxx misses the shot to the body.
Maluga takes one to the side of the head.
Maluga feints and then cracks Sparxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparxx down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maluga.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparxx.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparxx. That did some damage!
Sparxx throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga tries to clinch there but Sparxx circles away. #T2#
Sparxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
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!
Maluga slips a jab from Sparxx.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sparxx swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maluga throws a push kick but Sparxx slaps the foot to one side.
Sparxx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
Sparxx lands a leg kick that knocks Maluga off balance momentarily.
Maluga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maluga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparxx.
Maluga tries to clinch up but Sparxx circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparxx moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Sparxx.
Sparxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparxx punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.
Maluga moves forwards but Sparxx connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Sparxx lands with a hook. Maluga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparxx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maluga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparxx, as that shot connected.
Maluga checks a leg kick.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparxx throws a nice looking combination but Maluga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Sparxx misses
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Gary Sparxx has been cut.
Sparxx sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx looks winded!#CL#
Maluga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Sparxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Sparxx's ribcage.
Maluga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Sparxx's head. #BC2#
Sparxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparxx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maluga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparxx is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maluga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparxx.
Maluga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Maluga lands a big right hand that sends Sparxx crashing to the mat! Maluga stays standing though and waves Sparxx back to his feet!#ROC#Sparxx is rocked!
Sparxx glances at the clock... BAM! Maluga nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sparxx crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sparxx is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gary Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Rain misses with a jab to the body
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Rain misses.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Rain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Maluga counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Maluga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maluga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Maluga is looking to clinch.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maluga has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Maluga seems unphased.
Maluga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rain misses.
Decent striking displayed by Maluga there.
Rain misses the jab.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rain lands with a straight right. Maluga didn't see that one coming.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Rain.
Maluga staying out of range there.#T2#
Rain throws out a loose jab but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.#KD#
Maluga drops Rain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rain looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Rain there.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maluga. Maluga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain 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.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Good leg kick by Maluga.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Maluga.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That kick from Maluga tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Rain. #T4#
Maluga throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Maluga saw it coming and moves away.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Maluga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maluga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rain throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Maluga tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Rain scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rain duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Maluga moves away and avoids it.
Maluga with a jab.
Maluga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maluga scores with a kick to the body.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maluga has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maluga lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rain tries to circle away but Maluga has him pinned against the cage.
Maluga lands a nice uppercut.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Rain blocking some punches.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain avoids the damage to the body.
Rain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Rain. #T2#
Maluga working aggressively here.
Rain is trying to break the clinch but Maluga is controlling him.
Rain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Maluga.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga is leaning against Rain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maluga misses with a body punch.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Maluga lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Maluga.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rain is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga working aggressively here.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Maluga cracks Rain with a nice body shot.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maluga tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Maluga drops Rain onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rain is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Rain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rain is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maluga throws a big uppercut that drops Rain! More strikes from Maluga and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rain lies dazed against the cage as Maluga celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga 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: SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Mumu lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga misses with a body punch
and Mumu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mumu jabs Maluga right on the nose. Maluga blinks but takes it well.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga cracks Mumu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maluga blocks a head kick by Mumu.
Mumu lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Maluga drives through and clinches with Mumu against the cage.
Mumu is trying to break the clinch but Maluga has him pressed against the cage.
Mumu is trying to push Maluga away but Maluga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Maluga darts in and clinches Mumu up against the cage.
Mumu is looking to break free of the clinch but Maluga has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Mumu's head.
Maluga working aggressively here.
Mumu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mumu blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga is leaning against Mumu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumu looks winded!
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Maluga working Mumu over with knees to the body.
Maluga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Alborz Mumu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maluga.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Mumu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Maluga lands a left hand.
Mumu takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Mumu is rocked!
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mumu is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Maluga dips a shoulder and cracks Mumu with a mighty uppercut! Mumu falls back against the cage and Maluga unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mumu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maluga screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Maluga looks for the body kick but McNasty saw that one coming.
McNasty cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga walks into a left hand.
McNasty connects with the punch.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Maluga gets tackled into the cage by McNasty. McNasty maintains the clinch.
McNasty lands a body shot.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNasty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNasty managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
A short right from McNasty.
A short right from Maluga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNasty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maluga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McNasty's head.
McNasty tries to clinch up.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from McNasty.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNasty.#T1#
McNasty throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.#CL2#
McNasty moves into range and clinches up with Maluga.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch.
McNasty scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been informed that McNasty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McNasty misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from McNasty.
Maluga scores with a jab.
McNasty tries to clinch up but Maluga circles away and keeps his distance.
Maluga pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNasty is out of range and Maluga settles back down.
Maluga throws an overhand right that lands on McNasty's shoulder, as McNasty tries to avoid the shot.
Maluga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNasty thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maluga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McNasty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNasty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Maluga throws a leg kick but McNasty moved away.#CL2#
McNasty clinches with his opponent.
McNasty misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from McNasty.
Maluga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McNasty has him pressed against the cage.
McNasty pushes Maluga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McNasty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maluga's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNasty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maluga working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
Maluga takes an elbow to the temple.
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga tries to break free but McNasty pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maluga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McNasty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
McNasty misses with a body punch. #T3#
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch.
McNasty darts in trying to clinch
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand.
McNasty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maluga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maluga on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
McNasty lands a head shot.
Maluga checks a leg kick.
McNasty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNasty lands a head shot.
McNasty misses with an uppercut.
McNasty scores with a jab. Maluga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maluga misses with a wild combination.
Mister McNasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
McNasty pushes Maluga up against the cage in a clinch.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from McNasty.
McNasty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga. #BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNasty tries to clinch but Maluga is having none of it.
McNasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNasty throws a head kick that misses.
McNasty jabs Maluga right on the nose. Maluga blinks but takes it well.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick and McNasty moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from McNasty finds it's target.
McNasty cracks Maluga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
McNasty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McNasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McNasty throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McNasty works Maluga's body with a nice hook.
McNasty throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maluga throws a looping overhand right but McNasty ducks down to avoid it.
Maluga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McNasty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maluga scrambles back to his feet.
Maluga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McNasty tries to clinch
and Maluga counters with a good low kick that McNasty was not able to check.
McNasty throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick and McNasty moves out of range easily.
McNasty jabs at Maluga's body.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but McNasty moved out of range nicely.
Mister McNasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maluga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McNasty moves to clinch but Maluga breaks away
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNasty is looking to clinch but Maluga is avoiding it. #CL2#
McNasty pushes Maluga up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNasty misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga throws a leg kick but McNasty sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
McNasty closes the distance and pushes Maluga back into the cage.#BC#
Maluga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNasty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McNasty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maluga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNasty throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
McNasty throws a nice outside leg kick.
McNasty cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
McNasty pushes Maluga up against the cage in a clinch.
McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty throws an elbow but it misses.
McNasty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch. #T2#
A big left from McNasty misses.
Maluga scores with a shot to the body.
McNasty misses the shot to the body.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but McNasty just manages to avoid it.
McNasty avoids the head kick by Maluga. #CL2#
McNasty moves into the clinch.
Mister McNasty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McNasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty lands a damaging elbow.
Maluga prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty lands an uppercut.#BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch.
McNasty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNasty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him.
McNasty looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
McNasty just misses with a punch to the body.
McNasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maluga on the side of the head.
McNasty ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.#T3#
Donk. McNasty catches Maluga right on the button with a cross.
McNasty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNasty wants to clinch but Maluga slips to the side
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but McNasty shrugs it off.
McNasty tries to close the distance and clinch but Maluga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but McNasty avoided it.
A big right from McNasty misses.
Maluga throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maluga checks a leg kick.
Maluga drops his hands momentarily and McNasty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNasty throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Maluga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maluga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
McNasty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McNasty is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maluga tries to circle away but McNasty has him pinned against the cage.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Maluga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Maluga.
Maluga misses with a head kick.
McNasty thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maluga misses with a low kick as McNasty jumps back.
Maluga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNasty.
McNasty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maluga's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNasty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Maluga.
Maluga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McNasty jabs Maluga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Maluga tries to move into range but McNasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maluga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNasty throws out a powerful jab.
Maluga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McNasty throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp one two that drops McNasty! Maluga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McNasty to his feet! McNasty is in big trouble!
Maluga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McNasty.
McNasty looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
Maluga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maluga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maluga takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
McNasty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga pushes McNasty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga blocking some punches.
McNasty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Maluga lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNasty.
Maluga prevents a body shot from McNasty.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga wants to get back to striking at distance but McNasty won't allow it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
McNasty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Maluga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maluga is looking to chop away at McNasty's legs.
The fighters circling - McNasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McNasty throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McNasty.
McNasty scores with a nice head shot.
Maluga scores with a nice body kick.
McNasty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNasty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga cracks McNasty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNasty throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNasty lands an overhand right.#T2#
McNasty fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNasty throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from McNasty misses.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNasty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maluga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNasty is leaning against Maluga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but McNasty blocks with his arms.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malugas head. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath McNasty's ribcage. McNasty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maluga's defenses. #T3#
McNasty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Maluga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNasty throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
McNasty is looking to slow Maluga down with leg kicks.
A big right from Maluga misses.
McNasty throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
McNasty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As McNasty backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McNasty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maluga throws a low kick but McNasty avoids it.
McNasty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McNasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maluga.
McNasty lands with a straight right. Maluga didn't see that one coming.
McNasty swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
A big right from McNasty misses.
McNasty lands with a shot to the body.
McNasty misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Maluga avoids the head kick by McNasty.
McNasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNasty misses with an uppercut.
McNasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
McNasty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McNasty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga blocks a jab.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but McNasty avoided it.
Maluga lands a jab to McNasty's midsection.
McNasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maluga tests McNasty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but McNasty moved out of range nicely.
McNasty cracks Maluga with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Maluga blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
McNasty throws out a loose jab but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McNasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McNasty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maluga scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
McNasty has managed to clinch.
McNasty has Maluga pressed against the cage, preventing Maluga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maluga wants to break free but McNasty has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch.
Maluga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNasty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maluga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maluga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McNasty.
Maluga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws the kick towards the body but McNasty avoids it.
McNasty throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga slips a straight right by McNasty.
And Maluga counters with a quick kick to the body but McNasty blocks it.
McNasty cracks Maluga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from McNasty tenderised Maluga's leg. Maluga is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
McNasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maluga on the side of the head.#CL2#
McNasty rushes Maluga and presses him up against the cage.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maluga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
McNasty pushes Maluga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga blocks an uppercut.
Maluga is trying to break free.
McNasty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNasty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNasty scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from McNasty fails to land.
Maluga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McNasty digs a right hand into Maluga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maluga's gas tank. #BC#
Maluga manages to break the clinch.
Maluga swats away the attempt to clinch by McNasty.#T2#
McNasty misses the jab.
McNasty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNasty lands with a straight right. Maluga didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNasty throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNasty.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga lands with an overhand left.
McNasty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from McNasty misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from McNasty.
McNasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNasty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maluga throws a solid leg kick but McNasty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maluga.
Nice body punch from McNasty. #T3#
A nice leg kick from McNasty, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNasty looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
McNasty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maluga thuds his right hand into McNasty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McNasty misses with a looping right.
Maluga takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
McNasty clinches.
McNasty lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Maluga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maluga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maluga pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNasty is out of range and Maluga settles back down.
Maluga tries to move into range but McNasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McNasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
McNasty lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga misses with a hook.#T4#
McNasty lands with a nice body punch.
McNasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNasty. #CL2#
McNasty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maluga, pushing him back against the cage.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
McNasty is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNasty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malugas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McNasty throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
Maluga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McNasty's head.#CL2#
McNasty closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Maluga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maluga wants to slow McNasty down by chopping away at his legs.
McNasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
McNasty tries to clinch up.#CL2#
McNasty instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Maluga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McNasty scores with a punch to the head.
Maluga keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid body kick from Maluga.
McNasty misses with an uppercut.
McNasty throws a big shot that misses.
McNasty thows a leg kick but Maluga checks it
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
McNasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
McNasty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
McNasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Maluga drops his hands momentarily and McNasty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McNasty wants to clinch up but Maluga keeps it at a distance.
Maluga takes a swing at McNasty's ribcage but misses.
McNasty connects with a jab.
McNasty is looking to clinch.
Maluga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maluga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNasty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McNasty is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Maluga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maluga.
Maluga walks into a straight right hand from McNasty.
Maluga thuds his right hand into McNasty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#McNasty is rocked!
Maluga defending well as McNasty loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNasty swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kilo Maluga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McNasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Maluga drops McNasty with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McNasty looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McNasty is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
McNasty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McNasty misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNasty is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McNasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Maluga.
McNasty seems to have recovered his senses.
Maluga pushes McNasty away with a front kick.
Maluga lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McNasty falls backwards - clearly groggy! Maluga dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Maluga misses
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz Jr counters with a body kick.
Maluga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Maluga forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Cruz Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maluga to keep the fight standing.
Cruz Jr jumps guard but Maluga stands there with Cruz Jr around his waist. Cruz Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Maluga digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
Cruz Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr tries to pull guard but Maluga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Cruz Jr jumps guard and drags Maluga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz Jr keeping full guard, as Maluga tries to pass.
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Maluga is controlling the position.
Maluga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Maluga is controlling the position.
Maluga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz Jr is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Maluga tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Maluga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3#
Maluga throws a right hand that Cruz Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz Jr also avoids with ease.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maluga throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Maluga lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Maluga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz Jr on the side of the head.
Cruz Jr checks the leg kick.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga wants to clinch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Maluga drops Cruz Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruz Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maluga wants to clinch.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Maluga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Maluga avoids nicely.
Maluga digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.#CL#
Maluga has managed to clinch.
Maluga gets through Cruz Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Cruz Jr pulls guard successfully.
Maluga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maluga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Maluga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cruz Jr wants to stand and escape but Maluga is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Maluga's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maluga tries to clinch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maluga blocks it well.
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Maluga slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Maluga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body. Cruz Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maluga feints and then cracks Cruz Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz Jr down.
A jab from Maluga misses.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Maluga works the jab nicely.
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him. #KD#
Maluga sends Cruz Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maluga is motioning to the referee to let Cruz Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Maluga slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Maluga tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maluga.#KD#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz Jr sprawling to the canvas! Cruz Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr wants to stay close but Maluga steps back to make room for something. Cruz Jr seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Maluga and Cruz Jr drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
It appears Maluga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Raper throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Raper moves forwards but Maluga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maluga loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
Raper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maluga slips under a jab from Raper.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maluga has time to react.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Raper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maluga on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.#T1#
Raper throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Raper tenderised Maluga's leg. Maluga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Maluga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Raper misses with a low kick.
Raper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raper.
Raper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick lands for Raper.
Raper misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but Raper shrugs it off.
Maluga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maluga throws a wild body kick that Raper sees coming a mile off.
Raper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga scores with a sloppy right hand. Raper should have avoided that one.
That kick from Raper tenderised Maluga's leg. Maluga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maluga throws a push kick but Raper slaps the foot to one side.
Raper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raper moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
Raper throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Raper.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raper manages to avoid it.
Raper takes one on the button.
Raper blocks a head kick by Maluga.
Raper scores with a hook to the body. Maluga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Raper throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raper moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Raper.
Raper walks into a jab.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maluga. That's going to slow Raper down.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but Raper moved away.
Raper misses with a straight left.
Raper misses the shot to the body.
Maluga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Maluga cracks Raper with a good jab.
Maluga tries to move into range but Raper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maluga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raper throws a sloppy body shot
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga looks to land a combination but Raper avoids it well.
Maluga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Raper counter with a right hand.
Raper misses with a wild body shot.
Raper throws a low kick but Maluga moves out of range easily.
Raper throws out a loose jab but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Raper throws a shot to the body.
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raper was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raper swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
Raper throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a thumping low kick.
Maluga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raper swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Raper connects with a leg kick.
Raper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Raper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maluga. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maluga. #T1#
Maluga lands a slapping body shot.
Maluga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raper.
Maluga feints and then cracks Raper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raper down.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Raper.
Raper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raper misses with a kick to the body
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Raper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raper throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Jab by Raper.
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
Maluga slips a jab from Raper.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Raper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.
Raper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maluga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raper.
Nice shot lands for Raper.
Maluga connects with a single shot there.
Maluga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raper. That did some damage!
Raper tries to bum rush Maluga with a series of wild strikes but Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Raper.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Raper jabs Maluga right on the nose. Maluga blinks but takes it well.
Biff Raper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maluga checks a low kick from Raper.
Raper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raper tries to land a leg kick but Maluga saw it coming and moves away.
Maluga walks into a jab.
Maluga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raper checks it well.
Raper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Raper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maluga counters with an inside leg kick.
Raper avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick from Raper.
Maluga throws a lazy right hand but Raper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raper! But no joy.
Raper throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Raper.
Raper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
Raper cracks Maluga with a good jab.
A jab from Raper does it's job there.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raper looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Raper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raper misses with a looping right.
Raper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raper lands with an overhand left.
Maluga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raper will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Raper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raper wants to slow Maluga down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Maluga moves into the clinch successfully.
Raper lands a left hand.
A short right from Raper on the inside.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Raper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maluga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maluga throws an overhand right that lands on Raper's shoulder, as Raper tries to avoid the shot.
Raper throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maluga lunges at Raper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raper's hand.
Maluga throws a front kick that sends Raper stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Maluga cracks Raper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Raper to stand back up!
Maluga lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Raper - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Maluga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 798 Conor vs. Maluga 6
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Barbarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
The Barbarian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Maluga misses.
The Barbarian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga throws a leg kick
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga avoids the head kick by The Barbarian.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Barbarian.
The Barbarian connects with a single shot there.
Maluga blocks a leg kick.
The Barbarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maluga.
The Barbarian lands a glancing blow to the side of Maluga's head.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch but The Barbarian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maluga avoids the body shot from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
The Barbarian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Barbarian looks to throw a body kick
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maluga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Barbarian scores with a shot to the body.
The Barbarian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maluga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Barbarian throws a body shot but no joy.
The Barbarian misses with a kick to the body
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga 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.
Maluga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Barbarian 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.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
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!
The Barbarian throws a solid leg kick but Maluga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Barbarian.
Maluga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Barbarian. #T2#
The Barbarian cracks Maluga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Barbarian thows a body kick. Maluga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
The Barbarian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Barbarian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Barbarian just manages to avoid it.
Maluga throws a sloppy body shot
and The Barbarian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
The Barbarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maluga moves out of range as The Barbarian throws a body kick.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Barbarian missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maluga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Barbarian flicks out a counter leg kick but Maluga steps away.
A lazy body kick from The Barbarian
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga throws a front kick aimed at The Barbarian's knee but The Barbarian avoids it well.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Maluga slips a jab from The Barbarian.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga's corner calls for a 1-2. Maluga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maluga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maluga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maluga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Barbarian connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Maluga.
The Barbarian misses with a looping right.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Barbarian just manages to avoid it.
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Barbarian was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
The fighters circling - The Barbarian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Barbarian looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
The Barbarian tests Maluga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The Barbarian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot.
The Barbarian lands with a right hand.
Maluga moves out of range as The Barbarian throws a body kick.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
The Barbarian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maluga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The Barbarian is looking to land body kicks.
The Barbarian throws a hook to the side of Maluga's head but Maluga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for The Barbarian.
A jab lands there for The Barbarian.
Maluga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Barbarian fakes the leg kick and cracks Maluga in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The Barbarian moves out of range of the body kick.
The Barbarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one.
The Barbarian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Barbarian lands with a straight right. Maluga didn't see that one coming.
The Barbarian lands a right hook to the body.
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maluga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maluga checks a low kick from The Barbarian.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Barbarian. Maluga shrugs it off though.
Maluga lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Barbarian's sensitive parts.
The Barbarian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Barbarian lands a really nice looking cross but Maluga seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Maluga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Barbarian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maluga's hands.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick from The Barbarian.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maluga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Barbarian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Maluga closes the distance and clinches.
The Barbarian lands a left hand.
Maluga lands a shot to the body.
Maluga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Barbarian is breathing heavily.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
The Barbarian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maluga.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
The Barbarian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Barbarian. #T2#
The Barbarian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of The Barbarian backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Conor The Barbarian's cut even more.
Maluga working The Barbarian over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maluga pushes The Barbarian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Barbarian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Barbarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Barbarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Barbarian avoids it.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Barbarian is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian cracks Maluga with a nice body shot.
The Barbarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Barbarian misses with the head strike.
The Barbarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Barbarian backwards.
The Barbarian misses with the head strike.
The Barbarian presses Maluga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Barbarian connects with a knee to the head.
The Barbarian misses with a punch on the inside.
The Barbarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilo Maluga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maluga pushes The Barbarian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga lands a nice uppercut.
The Barbarian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Barbarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Maluga controls his hands.
The Barbarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maluga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Barbarian misses with a body punch. #T4#
The Barbarian managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
A right hand to the body from The Barbarian.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Barbarian is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Barbarian lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Barbarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Barbarian scores with a shoulder strike.
The Barbarian has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
The Barbarian lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from The Barbarian.
Maluga takes a shot to the head.
The Barbarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Barbarian blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Barbarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from The Barbarian as the two fighters clinch.
The Barbarian works on Maluga's body with a couple of short punches.
The Barbarian tries to land a knee to the head but Maluga blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from The Barbarian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor The Barbarian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
The Barbarian lands with a shot to the body.
The Barbarian throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga throws a shot from downtown. The Barbarian moves away and avoids it.
Maluga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Barbarian feints and then cracks Maluga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maluga down.
Maluga moves out of range of the leg kick from The Barbarian.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Barbarian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maluga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but The Barbarian moved away.
The Barbarian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga throws a leg kick that misses.
The Barbarian scores with a body shot.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick and The Barbarian moves out of range easily. #T1#
The Barbarian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maluga throws a sloppy head kick
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
The Barbarian moves into the clinch.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
The Barbarian scores with a shoulder strike.
The Barbarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Barbarian lands a shot to the body.
The Barbarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Barbarian lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Barbarian. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Barbarian tries a knee to the head but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
The Barbarian breaks from the clinch.
The Barbarian throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Maluga checks a leg kick.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maluga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Barbarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Barbarian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maluga's sensitive parts.
The Barbarian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Barbarian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maluga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Barbarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Barbarian.
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maluga with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from The Barbarian finds it's target.#T3#
Maluga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Barbarian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick which misses Maluga's front leg but catches the back leg as Maluga tries to avoid it.
The Barbarian avoids the body shot from Maluga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Barbarian! But no joy.
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian lands with a good body shot.
Maluga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maluga wants to clinch up but The Barbarian keeps it at a distance.
The Barbarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As The Barbarian backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Barbarian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Barbarian thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but The Barbarian manages to avoid it.
The Barbarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Barbarian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The Barbarian throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Barbarian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Barbarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
The Barbarian loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Maluga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maluga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Barbarian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Barbarian is leaning against Maluga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Barbarian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Barbarian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Maluga.
Maluga blocks a body shot from The Barbarian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Good leg kick by The Barbarian.
Maluga tries a head kick but it misses.
Maluga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Barbarian can pounce on him.
The Barbarian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maluga if he has to take too many more of those.
Maluga throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Maluga.
Nice straight punches there by The Barbarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Barbarian.
The Barbarian moves away from the strike by Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Barbarian moves forwards but Maluga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Maluga misses.
The Barbarian throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The Barbarian throws a leg kick which misses Maluga's front leg but catches the back leg as Maluga tries to avoid it.
Jab by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian moves out of range of the leg kick from Maluga.
The Barbarian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maluga is looking to counter with head kicks.
The Barbarian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maluga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Barbarian misses with a hook.
The Barbarian misses with a right hand
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Maluga.
The Barbarian thuds a left hand into Maluga's body.
The Barbarian scores with a punch to the head.
The Barbarian throws a body kick that misses.
Maluga catches The Barbarian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The Barbarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from The Barbarian misses the target.
Maluga slips a straight right by The Barbarian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Barbarian throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Barbarian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maluga's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
Maluga slips under a jab from The Barbarian.#CL#
Maluga clinches.
Maluga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Barbarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but The Barbarian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
You can see that The Barbarian has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Maluga misses with some punches.
Maluga tries to work over The Barbarian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Barbarian swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
Nice body punch from Maluga - that landed with a thud.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Barbarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Barbarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Barbarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body.
Maluga tries to throw a body punch but The Barbarian avoids it by throwing Maluga back against the cage.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Barbarian takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Maluga blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Barbarian takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. The Barbarian won't want to take too many of those.
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of The Barbarian's head. #CUT#The cut above Conor The Barbarian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Barbarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maluga lands a knee to the head.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
The Barbarian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Barbarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga had his way with Conor The Barbarian in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
The Barbarian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maluga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Barbarian. The Barbarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by The Barbarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Barbarian.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Barbarian. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Barbarian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Barbarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maluga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Barbarian - the referee stops the clock and Maluga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Barbarian. Maluga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maluga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Barbarian avoids the head kick by Maluga.
The Barbarian looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch but The Barbarian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maluga wants to clinch up but The Barbarian keeps it at a distance.
The Barbarian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maluga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maluga swings for the body but The Barbarian moves out of range.
A low kick from The Barbarian is predictable there
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Barbarian misses with a kick to the body.
The Barbarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maluga checks it well.
Donk. The Barbarian catches Maluga right on the button with a cross.
The Barbarian works Maluga's body with a nice hook.
Maluga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Barbarian misses with a hook
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilo Maluga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Barbarian throws a body shot but no joy.
The Barbarian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Barbarian is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Barbarian throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
The Barbarian swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Barbarian throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Conor The Barbarian's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maluga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Barbarian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maluga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maluga tries to move into range but The Barbarian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Barbarian digs a good hook to Maluga's body.
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
The Barbarian with a hook.
A solid body kick from The Barbarian.
Maluga darts in trying to clinch
and The Barbarian counters with a straight right hand.
Maluga throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The Barbarian has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Maluga lands an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor The Barbarian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Conor The Barbarian stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
The Barbarian lands with a hook. Maluga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
The Barbarian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Barbarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga connects with a solid leg kick.
The Barbarian throws a combination. Maluga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maluga throws a leg kick but The Barbarian moved away.
The Barbarian throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga tries to clinch up but The Barbarian circles away and keeps his distance.
The Barbarian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maluga catches The Barbarian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick which misses Maluga's front leg but catches the back leg as Maluga tries to avoid it.
The Barbarian 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
The Barbarian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
The fighters circling - The Barbarian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Barbarian connects with a leg kick.
The Barbarian wants to land a leg kick but Maluga is out of range.
The Barbarian cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Barbarian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maluga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Barbarian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maluga has time to react.
The Barbarian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Barbarian is looking to land body kicks.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Barbarian misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
The Barbarian lunges at Maluga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maluga's hand.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Barbarian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Barbarian cracks a nice hook into Maluga's ribs.
An inside leg kick from The Barbarian misses.
Maluga swings for the body but The Barbarian moves out of range.
Maluga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Barbarian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut lands for The Barbarian. That snapped Maluga's head back. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maluga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian throws a head kick but Maluga moves out of range.
The Barbarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
The Barbarian scores with a kick to the body.
The Barbarian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Barbarian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Barbarian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maluga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Barbarians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Barbarian thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
The Barbarian lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
The Barbarian tries a head kick but it misses.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Maluga gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Barbarian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maluga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with the body kick
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Conor The Barbarian's cut even more.
The Barbarian takes one to the chin there.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but The Barbarian is just out of range.
The Barbarian works Maluga's body with a nice hook.
Maluga checks a leg kick nicely.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
The Barbarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Maluga misses
and The Barbarian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maluga fails with an attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Barbarian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The Barbarian scoring well with a low kick there.
The Barbarian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maluga at a distance.
The Barbarian misses with a straight right.
The Barbarian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maluga tries to clinch up
and The Barbarian counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga slips under a jab from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian tries to land a front kick but Maluga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
The Barbarian scores with a jab. Maluga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Barbarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Barbarian.
The Barbarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Barbarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Barbarian.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Barbarian avoids it.
Maluga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Barbarian.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maluga moves out of range of the body kick from The Barbarian.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Barbarian keeps Maluga at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
The Barbarian throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Barbarian avoids it.
Maluga wants to land a leg kick but The Barbarian is out of range.
The Barbarian misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
A nice leg kick from The Barbarian, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga throws a lazy right hand but The Barbarian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Barbarian feints and then cracks Maluga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maluga down.
The Barbarian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Barbarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maluga.
The Barbarian throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Barbarian. #T3#
Nice body kick there by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian cracks Maluga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maluga avoids a kick to the body.
The Barbarian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#The cut above Conor The Barbarian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Barbarian thuds a left hand into Maluga's body.
Maluga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Barbarian counters with a good, hard body kick but Maluga shrugs it off.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a body kick that stops The Barbarian in his tracks momentarily.
The Barbarian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maluga's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Barbarian.
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Barbarian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Barbarian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Barbarian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Barbarian - that will leave a mark!
The Barbarian lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Barbarian punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.
Maluga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
The Barbarian digs a good hook to Maluga's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Barbarian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maluga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian with the inside leg kick.
Maluga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maluga lands with a cross.
Maluga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maluga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Barbarian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maluga scrambles back to his feet.
Maluga throws a hook but The Barbarian blocks it.
The Barbarian throws the kick towards the body but Maluga avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Barbarian - that will leave a mark!
Maluga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Barbarian connects with an inside leg kick.
The Barbarian swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
The Barbarian misses with a looping left.
Maluga appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
The Barbarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Barbarian.
A big left from The Barbarian misses.
The Barbarian throws the kick towards the body but Maluga avoids it.
Maluga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maluga's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Maluga walks into a stiff left hand from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
The Barbarian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maluga takes one on the button.
The Barbarian connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
The Barbarian looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Barbarian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maluga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Barbarian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Maluga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maluga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Barbarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Barbarian misses with a hook.
The Barbarian connects with a solid leg kick.
The Barbarian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian is the new heavyweight champion!
Conor The Barbarian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kilo Maluga spoke after the fight, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Spike
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Spike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spike misses with the body kick
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spike throws a series of strikes that have Maluga backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Spike scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Spike there.
Sunray Spike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Spike moves away from the strike by Maluga.
Spike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Spike.
Spike lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spike stuns Maluga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spike throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Spike. Those never looked like landing.
Maluga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Spike moved out of range nicely.
Spike throws a body kick that misses.
Spike throws a sloppy head kick
and Maluga counters with a thumping low kick.
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Maluga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spikes head.
Maluga throws a punch but it's blocked by Spike.
Spike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Spike can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Spike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maluga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Spike avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Spike's ribcage.
Spike looks winded!
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spike backwards.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spike on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
Maluga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Maluga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spike avoids it.#T3#
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maluga pushes Spike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spike is defending well for now.
A short right from Maluga on the inside.
Maluga pushes Spike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spike has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maluga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spike can turn it around.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spike is defending well for now.
Spike avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as Spike controls the action.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spike in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spike is trying to pull guard but Maluga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Maluga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spike is defending well for now.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Spike's ribcage.
Maluga cracks Spike with a nice body shot.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga tries to work over Spike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
A short body shot lands from Maluga as the two fighters clinch.
Maluga tries to work over Spike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Spike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maluga lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spike is trying to break free.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spike.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Maluga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Spike.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Spike misses.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spike avoids it.
Spike looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Maluga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spike throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Sunray Spike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maluga. That's going to slow Spike down.
Spike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
A nice side step and Spike releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spike listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spike misses with a leg kick
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spike throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a big right hand! Oh Spike is in trouble here! Maluga follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Piano 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Piano misses with a series of wild punches.
Piano throws a head kick that misses.
Piano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
Piano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maluga looks to throw a body kick
and Piano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Piano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Piano looks winded!
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Piano 's head but Piano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piano misses with a left hand
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Piano takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Piano 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maluga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Piano scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Piano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga lands a leg kick that knocks Piano off balance momentarily.
Piano throws a head kick but Maluga moves out of range.
Piano gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maluga gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rick Piano was interviewed post fight and said 'I need more roids!'.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Piano 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Piano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Maluga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Maluga throws a leg kick which misses Piano 's front leg but catches the back leg as Piano tries to avoid it.
Piano swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range. #T1#
Piano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Piano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga scores with a spinning back kick!
Piano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Maluga lands a left and a right that send Piano crashing to the mat, dazed. Maluga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Piano sprawling to the canvas! Piano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?! #ROC#Piano is rocked!#T2#
Maluga looks to throw a body kick
and Piano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Piano looks winded!
Piano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maluga.
Piano checks a low kick from Maluga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piano ! But no joy.
Piano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maluga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga lands with a straight right. Piano didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maluga lands with a cross.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Piano gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Maluga points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Piano wakes up just in time to hear Maluga thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rick Piano was interviewed post fight and said 'I need more roids!'.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maluga. The Barbarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Barbarian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Barbarian throws a wild body kick that Maluga sees coming a mile off.
Maluga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maluga. The Barbarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Barbarian throws a lazy body kick
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but The Barbarian shrugs it off.
The Barbarian misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
Maluga moves out of range as The Barbarian throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maluga tries to clinch
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The Barbarian slips under a jab from Maluga.#T1##CL#
Maluga has The Barbarian up against the cage in a clinch.
The Barbarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but The Barbarian avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Barbarian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Barbarian looks winded!
The Barbarian swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Barbarian managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Barbarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
A left hand lands to the body for Maluga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but The Barbarian avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Barbarian stalling.
The Barbarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Maluga controls his hands.
The Barbarian works on Maluga's body with a couple of short punches.
The Barbarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Barbarian is defending well for now.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian presses Maluga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Barbarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Barbarian tries to throw a body punch but Maluga avoids it by throwing The Barbarian back against the cage.
Maluga is working The Barbarian over against the cage.
The Barbarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
The Barbarian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maluga. #T3#
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Barbarian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
The Barbarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
The Barbarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maluga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maluga lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Barbarian backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Conor The Barbarian's cut even more.
The Barbarian avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
A short body shot lands from Maluga as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Maluga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Barbarian's elbow.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Barbarian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Barbarian avoids it.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maluga pushes The Barbarian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga gets through The Barbarian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Maluga.
Maluga blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Barbarian prevents a body shot from Maluga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maluga connects with a solid leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maluga - that will leave a mark!
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but The Barbarian moved away.
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga scores with a nice body kick.
The Barbarian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maluga lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Barbarian will feel that in the morning.
The Barbarian is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maluga clobbers The Barbarian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Maluga lands a big uppercut and The Barbarian crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Barbarian looks OK. Maluga waves The Barbarian back to his feet!#ROC#The Barbarian is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Conor The Barbarian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maluga feints a jab and as The Barbarian dips his head, Maluga unleashes a brutal head kick that catches The Barbarian right on the jaw! Timbeeer! The Barbarian falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Maluga smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Conor The Barbarian stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
That kick from Maluga tenderised Piano 's leg. Piano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Maluga.
Maluga stuns Piano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maluga throws a leg kick that misses.
Piano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Maluga tenderised Piano 's leg. Piano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maluga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Piano checks it well.
Piano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a hook
enabling Piano to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
A jab lands there for Maluga.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but Piano moved away.
Piano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Maluga throws a right hand that misses
and Piano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Maluga misses the body punch
and Piano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Maluga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maluga doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
A jab from Maluga misses.
Maluga throws a right hand that misses
and Piano counters with a left to the body.
Maluga tries to land a body kick
and Piano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maluga really felt that one!
Maluga looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maluga.
Piano slips a jab from Maluga.
Piano avoids a kick to the body.
Maluga throws a lazy body kick
and Piano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking. #T2#
Piano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Maluga.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maluga throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano tests Maluga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Maluga tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Piano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maluga! Piano lets Maluga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Maluga is rocked!
Maluga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano counters with a body kick.
Maluga is still on wobbly legs! Can Piano finish him?
Maluga is holding his hands too far apart here. Piano throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Maluga is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rick Piano 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.
The defeated Kilo Maluga had this to say: 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Zulu lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.
Zulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maluga.
Maluga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maluga checks a leg kick.
Maluga thinks about the counter body kick.
Zulu lands with a hook. Maluga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A left lands for Zulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Zulu is looking to counter punch.
Zulu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zulu is breathing heavily.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
An attempted straight right counter from Zulu misses the target.#T1#
Zulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Maluga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Maluga.
Zulu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maluga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Zulu misses
and Maluga counters with a big right hand! Oh Zulu is in trouble here! Maluga follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
The Barbarian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Barbarian stuns Maluga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maluga thows a leg kick but The Barbarian checks it
and The Barbarian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Barbarian misses with a straight left.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Barbarian just manages to avoid it.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and The Barbarian counters with a solid body kick.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maluga staying out of range there.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for The Barbarian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Barbarian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Barbarian throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.#T1#
Maluga gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maluga.
The Barbarian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maluga catches The Barbarian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Barbarian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Barbarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maluga throws the kick towards the body but The Barbarian avoids it.
It seemed like The Barbarian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maluga thows a leg kick but The Barbarian checks it #KD2#
and The Barbarian counters with a nice right hand that sends Maluga toppling to the canvas! Maluga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Barbarian finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Barbarian throws a monster overhand right that drops Maluga! The Barbarian follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Conor The Barbarian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kilo Maluga stepped up to the mic, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Tower slips a jab from Maluga.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick from Maluga.
Maluga lands a leg kick that knocks Tower off balance momentarily.
Maluga 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. Tower shrugs it off though.
Maluga misses with a right hand
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Maluga sizes up Tower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maluga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Maluga.
Maluga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Maluga.
Maluga cracks Tower with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga misses with an uppercut.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Maluga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maluga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tower.
Decent striking displayed by Tower there.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga tries to score with a low kick but Tower moves his leg out of the way.
Maluga walks into a stiff left hand from Tower.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maluga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maluga blocks the body kick. #T3#
Tower lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maluga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Maluga misses the jab.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Maluga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tower doesn't seem phased though.
Maluga thumps Tower with a low kick.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
Maluga lands a really nice looking cross but Tower seems unphased.
Tower checks the leg kick.
Maluga lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Maluga.#CUT2#Iain Tower's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Tower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maluga in his tracks.
Maluga scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Tower throws a right and a left that Maluga avoids nicely.
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tower throws a right hand that Maluga ducks under and follows up with a left that Maluga also avoids with ease.
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maluga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Maluga coming out on top.
Tower digs a good hook to Maluga's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Maluga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tower lands a right hook to the body.
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maluga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tower connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower connects with a solid leg kick.
Tower misses with a left hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Maluga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Maluga missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maluga.
Maluga throws a lazy body kick
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maluga lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.#T2#
Maluga connects with a right hand. Tower shakes it off.
Tower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tower.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maluga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maluga thows a leg kick but Tower checks it
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maluga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Maluga thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Maluga thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Maluga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tower if he has to take too many more of those.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Maluga throws a big shot that misses.
Tower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maluga swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tower crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maluga - the referee stops the clock and Tower gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maluga. Tower manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Maluga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Maluga lands a big right hand that sends Tower crashing to the mat! Maluga stays standing though and waves Tower back to his feet!#ROC2#Tower is rocked!#CUT2#Iain Tower's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga fakes the leg kick and cracks Tower in the body.
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Maluga connects with a leg kick.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilo Maluga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Maluga cracks Tower with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tower looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him?
Tower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tower connects with a looping right hand.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Maluga jabs at Tower's body.
A good leg kick by Maluga.
Tower slips under a jab.
Maluga lands a right hook to the body.
Maluga scores with a spinning back kick!
Maluga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tower if he has to take too many more of those. #KD2#
Maluga cracks Tower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tower to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga drops Tower with a big left hand! Tower is injured, injured bad! Maluga jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Spanner misses the target.
Spanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanner swings widly with a right hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Maluga lands a slapping body shot.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maluga.
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spanner checks a low kick from Maluga.
Spanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spanner swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Maluga scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spanner takes a step back to recover.
Spanner looks winded!
Maluga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maluga.
Maluga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Spanner backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maluga lands a head kick. Spanner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maluga slips under a jab from Spanner.
Maluga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga takes a swing at Spanner's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Spanner misses its intended target.
Spanner thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga misses the jab.#T2#
That kick from Maluga tenderised Spanner's leg. Spanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spanner throws a hook to the side of Maluga's head but Maluga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spanner throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Spanner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanner misses the jab.
Spanner misses with a right hand
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Bleeding Spanner's cut even more.
Maluga connects with a solid leg kick.
Maluga thows a body kick. Spanner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maluga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maluga connects with a solid leg kick.
Maluga throws a monster overhand right that drops Spanner! Maluga follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
After winning the bout, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bleeding Spanner was interviewed post fight and said 'That was fucking bullshit!'.

Event: Syn 721
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zulu. Maluga shrugs it off though.
Maluga misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Zulu punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maluga's sensitive parts.
Zulu misses with a hook to the body
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Zulu tries to land a front kick but Maluga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Maluga.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maluga.
Maluga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Zulu tries to land a front kick but Maluga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Zulu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maluga.
A bone on bone clash there as Maluga blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Zulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maluga lands with a hook. Zulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Zulu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maluga. That one must have hurt.
Zulu looks winded!
A big right from Maluga misses.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maluga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Maluga connects with an inside leg kick.
Zulu throws the kick towards the body but Maluga avoids it.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maluga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zulu on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Maluga cracks Zulu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zulu to stand back up!#ROC#Zulu is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Kvame Zulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zulu leaves his chin hanging out and Maluga seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zulu crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
A relieved looking Kilo Maluga 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: Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Cruz Jr.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Cruz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Maluga pushes Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.#BC#
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maluga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Maluga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maluga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.#CL2#
Maluga clinches up against the cage.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr is breathing heavily.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maluga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maluga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga landing knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath Cruz Jr's ribcage. Cruz Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Maluga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cruz Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga misses with a body punch.
Maluga tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Cruz Jr prevents a body shot from Maluga. #T3#
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Maluga lands a nice uppercut.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz Jr is defending well for now.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz Jr is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Cruz Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maluga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
Maluga working Cruz Jr over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga'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##CL2#
Maluga forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath Cruz Jr's ribcage. Cruz Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Cruz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Kilo Maluga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maluga.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz Jr is defending well for now.
Maluga lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga. #T1#
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Maluga pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maluga creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cruz Jr with a big uppercut! Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Maluga pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cruz Jr to the mat! Cruz Jr covers up and Maluga unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kilo Maluga!
In his post fight interview, Kilo Maluga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Simard blocks the leg kick.
Simard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga throws a front kick that sends Simard stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maluga tests Simard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simard connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simard.
Simard throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Simard.
Maluga throws the left hand but Simard avoids the punch easily.
Maluga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simard avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Simard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maluga.#T1#
Simard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simard with a hook.
Maluga scores with a push kick.
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Simard counters with a left to the body.
Simard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga misses with a right hand
and Simard counters with a stiff right hand.
Simard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simard misses with a straight left.
Maluga misses with a hook to the body
and Simard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Simard to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simard in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simard misses with a body punch
and Maluga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simard really felt that one!#KD#
Maluga sends Simard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maluga is motioning to the referee to let Simard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Simard is rocked!#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Maluga.
Simard is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
A solid body kick from Maluga.
Simard looks winded!
Maluga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simard bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Maluga comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Simard falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Simard was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn YB Sol 1st round
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maluga. That one must have hurt.
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maluga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maluga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses.
Maluga lands the left hand.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Slice tenderised Maluga's leg. Maluga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Maluga blocks a low kick nicely.
Slice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slice - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Slice misses.
Slice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.#T1#
Maluga connects with a leg kick.
Slice avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maluga throws out the jab.
Maluga staying out of range there.
Maluga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga misses with a hook
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Maluga throws a low kick, looking for Slice's leg but Slice calmly moves out of range.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Slice.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Maluga misses with the body kick
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maluga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Maluga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slice. That did some damage!#T2#
Maluga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slice throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slice just manages to avoid it.
Slice misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slice throws the left hand but Maluga avoids the punch easily.
Maluga staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice looks winded!
Maluga moves away from the strike by Slice. #CL#
Maluga moves into the clinch successfully.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Slice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slice gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Slice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maluga with a knee to the head.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Slice tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slice avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
A right hand to the body from Maluga.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Nice body punch from Slice - that landed with a thud.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
Maluga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Slice avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Maluga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maluga digs a good hook to Slice's body.
Maluga throws a leg kick but Slice moved away.
Maluga slips a straight right by Slice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maluga. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Slice moved out of range nicely.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga misses with a straight left.
Slice steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maluga lands a body shot.
Maluga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slice.
Maluga with the inside leg kick.
Maluga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maluga throws out a leg kick but Slice moves out of range and Maluga only half commits.
Slice is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maluga.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maluga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Slice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maluga.
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!
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Slice checks a leg kick.
You can see that Slice has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Slice is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maluga throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.
Slice moves out of range as Maluga throws a body kick.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slice checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Slice avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slice can do to turn this around?
Maluga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maluga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maluga is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. Slice shrugs it off though. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slice. That did some damage!
Maluga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Maluga.
Maluga lands a nice looking body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Maluga is looking to wear down Slice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maluga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Maluga slips under a jab from Slice.
Decent striking displayed by Slice there.
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
Maluga with a nice calf kick.
Slice has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maluga.#T3#
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Slice misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Maluga is predictable there
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Maluga.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Maluga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice moves out of range as Maluga strikes.
Maluga lands with an uppercut that bounces Slice off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga lands the left hand.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Slice throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with an outside leg kick.
Slice moves out of range as Maluga strikes.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but Slice moved away.
Slice misses with a wild body shot. #T4##CL#
Maluga clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slice avoids it.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Slice managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
Slice throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp one two that drops Slice! Maluga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slice to his feet! Slice is in big trouble!#ROC#Slice is rocked!
A low kick lands for Maluga.
Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Maluga doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Slice crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Slice's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga tries to clinch but Glatt is having none of it.
Maluga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maluga lands a nice looking body shot.
Maluga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maluga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Maluga pushes Glatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Glatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Glatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Glatt scores with a shot to the side of Maluga's head. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Glatt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glatt is defending well for now.
Maluga lands a body punch.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga pushes Glatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glatt or not.
Maluga blocks a body shot from Glatt. #T1#
Maluga lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath Glatt's ribcage. Glatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glatt avoids it.
Maluga blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Maluga.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Glatt's ribcage.
Glatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga works on Glatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Maluga digs a right hand into Glatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glatt's gas tank.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Maluga is working Glatt over against the cage.#KD2#
Maluga drops Glatt with a big knee straight up the middle! Glatt is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Maluga scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Maluga lands a front kick.
Maluga throws a monster overhand right that drops Glatt! Maluga follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Doug Glatt had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 135
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanner throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga blocks a jab.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Spanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spanner slips a straight right by Maluga.
Spanner checks a leg kick.
Spanner throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Spanner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner sizes up Maluga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Spanner.#T1#
Spanner throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Maluga.
Maluga tries to clinch but Spanner moves away
and Spanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Spanner cracks Maluga with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga throws a body punch but Spanner moves out of range.
Maluga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maluga is looking to clinch. #T2#
Maluga lands with a hook. Spanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner slips a jab from Maluga.
It seemed like Spanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maluga slips under a jab.
Maluga throws a low kick but Spanner avoids it.
Spanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spanner looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Spanner cracks Maluga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Spanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Spanner avoided it.
Spanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Maluga.
Spanner cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
A swing and a miss from Spanner.#T4#
Spanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Spanner. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga ducks right into an uppercut from Spanner.
A good leg kick by Maluga.
Spanner misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
Spanner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maluga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spanner cracks Maluga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Spanner lands with a right hand.
Maluga slips under a jab from Spanner.
Maluga throws a big shot that misses.
Maluga tries to clinch up.
Spanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Spanner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bleeding Spanner!
In his post fight interview, Bleeding Spanner gave a big smile as he said 'Kilo Maluga 0. Team Ass 2. Ohhhhhhhh, my piss is going in his mouth!!!'.
Kilo Maluga spoke after the fight, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: RFC: Maluga vs. Conor 2
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##CL#
Maluga pushes The Barbarian up against the cage in a clinch.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Maluga.
The Barbarian landing knees to the body.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Barbarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Maluga controls his hands.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as The Barbarian controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Barbarian.#CUT2#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
The Barbarian gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Barbarian.
Maluga misses with some punches.
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Barbarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Maluga controls his hands.
The Barbarian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Barbarian is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Barbarian.
The Barbarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maluga connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but The Barbarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Barbarian managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga. #T1#
The Barbarian presses Maluga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from The Barbarian.
Maluga missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
The Barbarian breaks from the clinch.
Maluga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Barbarian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maluga misses with a shot to the body
and The Barbarian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
The Barbarian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
The Barbarian moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Maluga goes down! Can The Barbarian finish him!?
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!
The Barbarian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maluga is looking to stand back up but The Barbarian counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maluga.
Maluga is looking to escape.#T2#
Maluga controlling the position well.
The Barbarian is taking a breather. Maluga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The Barbarian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maluga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maluga tries to get out of the position.
The Barbarian content just to control the position here.
Maluga is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Barbarian content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Barbarian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from The Barbarian.
Maluga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maluga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that The Barbarian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Barbarian slows the pace down in half guard. #ES#
Maluga has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but The Barbarian is on him like a limpet, forcing Maluga back against the cage.#T4#
The Barbarian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malugas head. #CUT2#
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
The Barbarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from The Barbarian on the inside. #CUT2#
Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Barbarian misses with a body punch.
The Barbarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Barbarian blocks it with crossed arms.
Maluga prevents a body shot from The Barbarian.
Maluga takes a shot to the head.
The Barbarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Maluga with a knee to the head. #BC2#
The Barbarian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Barbarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga misses with a body punch
and The Barbarian counters with a left to the body.
The Barbarian misses the shot to the body.
The Barbarian connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Maluga moves forwards but The Barbarian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Barbarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maluga.
Maluga fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Barbarian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from The Barbarian misses.
The Barbarian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maluga's head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maluga tries to clinch up but The Barbarian circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Barbarian. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian lands with a good body shot.
The Barbarian swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but The Barbarian avoided it.
The Barbarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maluga tries to clinch up.
The Barbarian throws a hook to the side of Maluga's head but Maluga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
The Barbarian connects with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Conor The Barbarian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Kilo Maluga had this to say: 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.

Event: RFC Sydney April 11th
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Alyoshin throws a shot from downtown. Maluga moves away and avoids it.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga cracks Alyoshin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maluga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maluga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alyoshin throws a push kick but Maluga slaps the foot to one side.
Alyoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Alyoshin does it's job there.
Maluga swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Maluga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Maluga misses with a few strikes there.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alyoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maluga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maluga lands a nice looking body shot.
Maluga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Maluga slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga misses with a hook.
Alyoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Jab by Maluga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Alyoshin connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Alyoshin avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Maluga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Alyoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin blocks a jab.
Maluga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga connects with a single shot there.
Alyoshin scores with a hook to the body. Maluga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maluga throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Maluga throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Maluga swinging wildly here.
Maluga blocks a head kick by Alyoshin.
Maluga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alyoshin tries to score with a low kick but Maluga moves his leg out of the way.
Alyoshin misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga lands a jab.
Alyoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maluga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alyoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Alyoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Maluga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alyoshin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maluga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Maluga coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a left and a right that stings Alyoshin. #T1#
Nice jab there from Alyoshin. #CUT2#
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with a hook. Alyoshin ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Alyoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin throws a nice looking combination but Maluga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga lands with a cross.
Maluga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alyoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Maluga blocks a low kick nicely.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.
A nice side step and Alyoshin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alyoshin misses with a straight left.
As Alyoshin backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alyoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alyoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Alyoshin.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Alyoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maluga throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Maluga throws a shot to the body.
Alyoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maluga jabs at Alyoshin's body.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Maluga.
Alyoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Maluga moves into range and clinches up with Alyoshin.#T4#
Alyoshin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alyoshin tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alyoshin avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Maluga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maluga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alyoshins head.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alyoshin can do to turn this around?
Alyoshin tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga digs a right hand into Alyoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alyoshin's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Maluga.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alyoshin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alyoshin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maluga lands a big knee! That's hurt Alyoshin! Oh, he's all over the place! Maluga lands another knee that sends Alyoshin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
As Kilo Maluga got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Nobody makes me bleed my own blood, nobody!'.

Event: RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Maluga. Beautiful body shot.
Maluga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maluga, as that shot connected.
A big right from Viking misses.
Maluga throws a shot from downtown. Viking moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking throws a body kick that misses
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maluga misses the jab.
Viking looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maluga misses with a straight left. #T1#
Maluga misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a good low kick that Maluga was not able to check.
Maluga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga tries to clinch up
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga throws a lazy right hand but Viking sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viking misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Viking avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Viking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maluga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viking if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Viking.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maluga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maluga jabs at Viking's body.#T3#
Maluga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viking stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viking has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viking there as he acknowledges the shot.
Viking steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maluga. That one must have hurt.
Viking misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
Maluga scores with a jab to the head.
Viking misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Maluga moves into range and clinches up with Viking.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viking definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Viking scores with a shot to the side of Maluga's head.
Maluga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maluga pushes Viking back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viking misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Viking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Viking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Viking.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Viking gets through Maluga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viking is working Maluga over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Viking on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viking on the side of the head.
Viking swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
Viking throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maluga avoids it.
Maluga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viking. Viking obviously looking to wear him down.
Maluga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilo Maluga seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Maluga throws a big shot that misses.
Viking is looking to counter punch.
Maluga tries to clinch up but Viking circles away and keeps his distance.
Viking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Maluga does it's job there.
Maluga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Viking misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viking thinking.
Maluga lands a jab to Viking's midsection.
Viking moves out of range of the strikes.
Maluga wants to clinch but Viking slips to the side
and Viking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Viking looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Viking takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viking lands with a nice body kick.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
Viking does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Viking takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking scores with the left hand. Maluga knows he should have avoided that one.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Maluga checks a leg kick nicely.
Maluga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viking throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maluga checks a leg kick nicely.
Maluga looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Viking throws a chopping leg kick but Maluga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viking lands the left hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Maluga tries to clinch up.
Viking half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Maluga instigates a clinch. #T4#
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maluga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viking can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
A right hand to the body from Viking.
Viking working aggressively here.
Maluga tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viking cracks Maluga with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
Viking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malugas head.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Kilo Maluga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viking misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Viking makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Viking's head but Viking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga jabs at Viking's body.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch but Viking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maluga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Viking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Maluga has Viking up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Maluga misses with a knee to the head.
Viking pushes Maluga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maluga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Viking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Viking lands a big right hand that sends Maluga crashing to the mat! Viking stays standing though and waves Maluga back to his feet!
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Viking's head but Viking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Maluga lands a lovely overhand right.
Viking throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maluga on the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Viking counters with a body kick. #T2#
Viking lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
Kilo Maluga's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maluga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Viking.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Viking counters with a nice body kick.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Viking cracks Maluga with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maluga looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Viking finish him? #ROC#
Maluga is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Techno Viking!
Post fight, Techno Viking stared into the camera and said 'No one beats THE Badass Motherfucker, especially not your puny ass! Who's next?'.

Event: RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
The Barbarian throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
The Barbarian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga wants to counter with a clinch but The Barbarian pushes him away.
Maluga connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Maluga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Maluga moves into the clinch.
I was talking to The Barbarian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Barbarian is trying to push Maluga away but Maluga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maluga misses with a knee to the head.
The Barbarian avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
The Barbarian misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
The Barbarian is breathing heavily.
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. The Barbarian won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Barbarians head. #T1#
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. The Barbarian won't want to take too many of those.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Barbarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on The Barbarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Barbarian misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on The Barbarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as The Barbarian controls his hands.
Maluga pushes The Barbarian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Maluga.
Maluga looking to throw knees to the head but The Barbarian is blocking nicely.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Barbarian is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Barbarian blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Maluga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. The Barbarian won't want to take too many of those.
Maluga scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
The Barbarian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
The Barbarian avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga. #CUT2#
Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
Maluga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Barbarian's elbow.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Barbarian or not.
Maluga scores with a knee to the head.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maluga lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maluga lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maluga.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Maluga connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Barbarian's face. #ROC2#
The Barbarian is rocked!
Maluga lands a left hand.
Oh The Barbarian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Conor The Barbarian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Maluga misses with a body punch.
The Barbarian seems to have got his legs back now.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
The Barbarian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga digs a right hand into The Barbarian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Barbarian's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of The Barbarian backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Conor The Barbarian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Barbarian backwards.
Maluga misses with a knee strike.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Barbarian takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Barbarian backwards.
Maluga jerks The Barbarian's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! The Barbarian drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Maluga goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Maluga because The Barbarian was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga 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.
Conor The Barbarian was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Maluga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takuma on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Maluga.
Takuma avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Takuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga is looking to clinch.
Takuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Takuma misses.
Maluga moves out of range as Takuma strikes.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Takuma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maluga. That one must have hurt.
Takuma looks winded!
Maluga tests Takuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Maluga drives through and clinches with Takuma against the cage.
Takuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga gets through Takuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga. #T1#
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Takuma's ribcage.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takumas head.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
Maluga connects with a knee to the head.
Maluga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga pushes Takuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Maluga on the inside.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
A short left from Maluga.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Maluga is working Takuma over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
A left hand lands to the body for Maluga.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Takuma's head.
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Maluga is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Takuma's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Takuma! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kilo Maluga!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
A good leg kick by Maluga.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga misses with a wild body shot.
Maluga misses with a jab to the body
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga misses the jab.
Maluga tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
Svensson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maluga.
Jab from Maluga.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.#T1#
Maluga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maluga misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Maluga closes the distance and clinches.
Maluga lands a knee to the head.
Maluga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maluga.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Maluga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Maluga looking to throw knees to the head but Svensson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maluga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svensson blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land.
Good body shot from Svensson.
Maluga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maluga.
Svensson tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
A short right from Maluga.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Maluga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Svensson's ribcage.
Maluga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
Sven Svensson's cut is getting worse.
Maluga lands a big right hand that drops Svensson! The killer instinct kicks in and Maluga finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maluga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Le Tobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
Le Tobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Tobb misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
Le Tobb throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga thuds a left hand into Le Tobb's body.
Le Tobb staying out of range there.
Le Tobb throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maluga misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Le Tobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Tobb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Le Tobb swinging wildly here.
Tobb Le Tobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Tobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Maluga misses
and Le Tobb counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga swings for the body but Le Tobb moves out of range. #T1#
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maluga lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Tobb Le Tobb has been cut.
Le Tobb defending well as Maluga loads up on a big left hand.
Maluga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
Le Tobb misses with a hook
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga slips under a jab from Le Tobb.
Le Tobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Tobb is just out of range.
Maluga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Tobb throws out the jab.
Le Tobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Le Tobb wants to clinch but Maluga slips to the side
and Maluga counters with a right hand to the body.
Maluga slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Tobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
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!
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Le Tobb.
Maluga cracks Le Tobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Le Tobb is rocked!
Maluga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Tobb's sensitive parts.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Tobb.
Nice defenses there by Le Tobb.
Le Tobb jabs at Maluga's body.
Le Tobb avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Tobb.
Maluga thinks about the counter body kick.
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Tobb.
Le Tobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Tobb.
Maluga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Le Tobb with a body shot.
Le Tobb misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga. #T3#
Maluga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Le Tobb avoids it with no problem.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Tobb.
Maluga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Tobb jabs at Maluga's body.
Le Tobb misses the shot to the body.
Le Tobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Maluga misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Maluga.
Maluga throws a hook to the side of Le Tobb's head but Le Tobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga throws a front kick aimed at Le Tobb's knee but Le Tobb avoids it well.
Le Tobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Le Tobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Tobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maluga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Tobb to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Maluga misses with a low kick as Le Tobb jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga lands a brutal head kick. Le Tobb looks out on his feet and Maluga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kilo Maluga!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Branca swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Maluga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga throws a shot to the body.
Branca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maluga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Maluga scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maluga throws out the jab.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
A punch combination from Maluga misses.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Maluga scores with a sloppy right hand. Branca should have avoided that one.
Maluga is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Maluga there.#CUT2#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Branca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but Branca blocks it.
Branca misses with the head strike.
Branca tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD2#
Maluga drops Branca with a big knee straight up the middle! Branca is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Maluga! Branca is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 20
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Alyoshin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alyoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alyoshin. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maluga misses with a hook
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maluga, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Maluga.
Maluga takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin throws a counter high kick but Maluga was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alyoshin staying out of range there.
Alyoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maluga cracks Alyoshin with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Maluga misses with a hook
and Alyoshin counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Alyoshin thuds his shin into the meat of Maluga's side.
Some wild striking there from Alyoshin. #T1#
Alyoshin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maluga is able to avoid easily.
Maluga lands with a shot to the body.
Alyoshin ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
Maluga throws a series of punches but Alyoshin avoids them all with ease.
Alyoshin is looking to land body kicks.
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Maluga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alyoshin, right into the meat.
Maluga misses with an uppercut. Alyoshin saw that one coming.
Maluga takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin is looking to counter punch.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
Alyoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Alyoshin takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
Maluga 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.
Maluga works the jab nicely.
Maluga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maluga misses the jab.
Maluga throws a right hand that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a body kick.
Alyoshin tried to score with a low kick but Maluga checks it.
Maluga throws out a loose jab but Alyoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Alyoshin counters with a solid body kick.
Alyoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Maluga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.#T3#
Jab from Alyoshin.#CUT#
That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Alyoshin pushes Maluga away with a front kick.
Maluga looks winded!
Maluga scores with the left hand. Alyoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
Alyoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Maluga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Alyoshin misses the target.
Maluga misses with an uppercut.
Maluga lunges at Alyoshin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alyoshin's hand.
Alyoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maluga throws out the jab.
Alyoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maluga throws a hook but Alyoshin avoids it easily.
Alyoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maluga misses with a hook. Alyoshin ducked under it nicely.
Alyoshin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alyoshin lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Alyoshin counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a jab to the nose.
Maluga just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alyoshin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alyoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga wants to clinch up but Alyoshin keeps it at a distance.
Alyoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maluga.
Alyoshin slips under a jab from Maluga.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Alyoshin lands a big right hand that sends Maluga crashing to the mat! Alyoshin stays standing though and waves Maluga back to his feet!#ROC#
Maluga is rocked!
Maluga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alyoshin can pounce on him.
Alyoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maluga is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?#CUT#
Kilo Maluga's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maluga.
Maluga misses with a hook.
Maluga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrera connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Barrera misses the jab.
Barrera works Maluga's body with a nice hook.
Scott Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrera clobbers Maluga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Maluga connects with a looping right hand.
Barrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Barrera slips a jab from Maluga.
It seemed like Barrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrera throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
A big left from Maluga misses.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
Barrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maluga cracks Barrera with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barrera.
Barrera is looking to clinch.
Barrera throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
Maluga misses with a looping right.
Barrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga slips a straight right by Barrera.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Barrera takes one to the chin there.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrera.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maluga lands a big right hook! Barrera looks hurt but is still standing! Maluga lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Barrera falls down and Maluga dives in with a huge hammer fist! Barrera's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Maluga runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kilo Maluga!
A victorious Kilo Maluga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 30
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Maluga dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.#KD#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Emelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?! #ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Maluga sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Emelianenko's defenses. It connects perfectly with Emelianenko's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Maluga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gyu Yeob, pushing him back against the cage.
Gyu Yeob looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gyu Yeob blocks it with crossed arms.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maluga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga lands a knee to the head.
Maluga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Yun Gyu Yeob has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gyu Yeob blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Maluga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gyu Yeob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga misses with a knee strike.
Maluga looking to throw knees to the head but Gyu Yeob is blocking nicely.
Gyu Yeob takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maluga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the head but Gyu Yeob blocks with his arms.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Gyu Yeob is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Maluga.
Gyu Yeob is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Maluga working the clinch nicely. Gyu Yeob is working for position but Maluga cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gyu Yeob crumples up against the cage and Maluga lands two more shots before the ref can save Gyu Yeob! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kilo Maluga!

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