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Event:
FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Pong.
Malone scores with a shot to the body.
Pong slips a straight right by Malone.
John Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malone.
Pong throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pong. Pong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone scores with a kick to the body.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Malone throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pong's corner calls for a 1-2. Pong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malone thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Pong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
As Malone looks to move away, Pong throws a big counter combo but Malone just gets out of the way.
BOOM! Pong lands a beautiful left hook that drops Malone. Malone tries to recover but Pong is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Malone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Pong!
Von Pong 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. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 133
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Begbie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone with a jab.
Malone misses with a hook.
Begbie misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Begbie is rocked!
Begbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Begbie to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone pounces like a tiger and cracks Begbie with a vicious hook! Begbie is down but not out! Malone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Malone!
A very excited looking John Malone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Francis Begbie was interviewed post fight and said 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 129
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finau to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone swings widly with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
Finau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Finau looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well. #CL#
Malone darts in and clinches Finau up against the cage.
Malone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finau slowing the pace effectively.
Finau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malone's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Finau.
Finau scores with a shoulder strike.
Finau controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Finau.
Finau makes some space for himself and lands an 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!#BC#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
Malone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Finau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finau with a hook.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finau moves away.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finau takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
John Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Finau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finau throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - Finau had a free shot at his head there.
Malone moves to clinch but Finau breaks away
and Finau counters with a good low kick that Malone was not able to check.
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Finau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finau. #T2#
Finau misses with a head shot. Malone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finau throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Finau tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finau lands a head shot.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Finau throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Finau misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Malone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Finau. #ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with a looping left.
Malone wants to clinch.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Finau clobbers Malone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finau slips a straight right by Malone.
Malone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Finau gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Malone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
Vaai Finau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Torsten slips a jab from Malone.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Torsten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Malone drives through with a takedown into Torsten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Torsten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Malone controls Torsten momentarily but Torsten frees himself.
Torsten advances to half guard.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Torsten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torsten tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it.
Torsten controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Malone looking for submissions off his back.
Torsten definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malone wants to improve his position but Torsten is controlling well.
Torsten controlling the action here.
Torsten'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.
Malone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Torsten seems content to control.
Malone tries to roll over but Torsten keeps him under control.
Torsten keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES2#
Malone has one foot on Torsten's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Malone tries to clinch but Torsten is having none of it.
Torsten is looking to counter punch.
Malone with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Malone.
Malone checks the leg kick.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torsten swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Malone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice body shot.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torsten as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torsten defends it nicely.
Torsten is looking to counter punch.
Baldur Torsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malone.
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Malone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torsten was covering up waiting for the punch and Malone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malone is working Torsten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Malone postures up in Torsten's guard and throws a big left but Torsten blocks it.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Torsten pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Torsten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torsten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torsten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torsten is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Malone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torsten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malone, into his guard. #REVR#
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!
Torsten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Torsten tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Torsten's head but Torsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torsten thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Malone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torsten is trying to defend but Malone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torsten defends it well.
Malone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Torsten wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torsten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malone.
Torsten controlling the position for now.#T1#
Malone wants to take a breather but Torsten is having none of it.
Torsten controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malone is trying to work for a kimura but Torsten is defending well.
#SUB2#
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Torsten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torsten on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torsten tries to get out of the position.
Torsten tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg.
Torsten gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torsten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torsten pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Torsten.
Torsten pulls Malone in close to his closed guard and prevents Malone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Torsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone checks the leg kick.
Torsten looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.#T3#
Torsten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Malone - just one landing.
Malone misses with a hook.
John Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Torsten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
As Malone backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
John Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torsten fakes the leg kick and cracks Malone in the body.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Torsten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten blocks a jab.
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Torsten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torsten scores with a spinning back kick!
Malone goes for a double leg but Torsten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Torsten continues to drive forward.#T4#
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torsten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Malone backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torsten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baldur Torsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malone.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone walks into a stiff left hand from Torsten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torsten as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Torsten throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Malone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Torsten explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torsten but Torsten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Torsten counters with a quick kick to the body but Malone blocks it.
Torsten pounces like a tiger and cracks Malone with a vicious hook! Malone is down but not out! Torsten follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baldur Torsten!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldur Torsten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 107
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Dionisy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Dionisy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dionisy moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Malone's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malone duly obliges.
Malone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malone misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Malone missing with a left hand there. Dionisy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
Malone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Dionisy.
Dionisy blocks a jab.
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Malone.
Malone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Malone misses.
Dionisy lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dionisy.
Malone swings widly with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
Dionisy digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is breathing heavily.
Dionisy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Dionisy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Malone out cold! What a finish! Dionisy 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 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cerberus Dionisy!
A relieved looking Cerberus Dionisy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 100
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Boss's head back.
Malone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Boss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malone's knee momentarily.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Malone cracks Boss with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boss to stand back up!#ROC2#
Boss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
Boss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malone throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
Malone misses with a hook.
Boss throws a quick counter head kick but Malone was just out of range.
Boss moves out of range as Malone strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boss is defended easily by Malone.
Malone misses with a right hand #TD#
and Boss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boss trying to work for an americana but Malone has managed to regain full guard.
Boss distracts Malone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boss passes into half guard.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boss. #SUB#
Boss is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Boss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Boss prevents Malone from standing back up.
#T2##SUB#
Boss wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boss is working for a submission of some sort.
Malone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Boss is controlling him
#T3#
Boss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boss is trying to control the action in half guard but Malone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boss is trying for a kimura here. Malone looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boss wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Boss!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viticello moves away.
Malone sets himself, and Viticello steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Malone scores with a body shot.
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malone moves out of range as Viticello strikes.
Malone lands a head shot.
Viticello defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Viticello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
Malone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malone tests Viticello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viticello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Malone.
Malone tests Viticello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Viticello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viticello momentarily.
#T1#
Malone misses with a hook. Viticello ducked under it nicely.
Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viticello has time to react.
John Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viticello misses the jab.
Viticello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viticello counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Viticello slips the punch.
Viticello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viticello in his tracks.
Malone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Viticello takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Viticello walks into a left hand.
Viticello misses with a looping left.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Viticello moved out of range nicely.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone throws a hook but Viticello blocks it.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viticello throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone misses with a hook. Viticello ducked under it nicely.
Malone clobbers Viticello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Viticello does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
Malone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viticello's head.
Malone misses with the combination.
Viticello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malone swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Malone is trying to break free.
Viticello is stalling here.
#BC2#
Viticello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viticello takes one on the button.
Malone throws a right and a left that Viticello avoids nicely. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Viticello counters with a crisp one two that drops Malone! Viticello thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malone to his feet! Malone is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viticello.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viticello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malone seems to have got his legs back now.
Viticello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Viticello throws out a counter right but Malone avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Viticello drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
Viticello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Viticello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone takes a swing at Viticello's ribcage but misses.
Malone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Malone got wobbled bad by a big combination! Viticello presses forward with punches and knees until Malone stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Malone closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Viticello!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Daniel tries to score with a low kick but Malone moves his leg out of the way.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daniel misses with a body kick.
Daniel throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone throws a hook but Daniel blocks it.#TD2#
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malone landing strikes.
Daniel looks to move to half guard but instead Malone has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Malone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daniel hang on?
Malone unloading with bombs!
Daniel tries to lock up and control but Malone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daniel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.
Malone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Daniel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Natty Vincere, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Malone prevents Daniel from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Daniel is in a horrible position here. Malone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Malone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Daniel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Malone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malone is nestled in close to Daniel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malone is thwarting Daniel's attempts to control the position.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Daniel gets full guard.
Malone lands a couple of elbows.
Malone landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Daniel's legs - danger averted.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Malone wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving. #SUB#
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Daniel's legs - danger averted.
Daniel is trying to control the position but Malone postures up. #SUB#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Daniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Daniel working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Daniel controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself. #T4#
Malone stands and throws Daniel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Daniel down.
Malone cracks Daniel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malone cracks Daniel with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Daniel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Malone wants to control but Daniel is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malone misses with a hook to the body
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacques Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniel's waist but Daniel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side. #TD2#
Malone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Daniel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Daniel looking for a guillotine here but Malone defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daniel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Malone escapes and throws Daniel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Malone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daniel to see if he's OK.#T1#
Malone looks up at the clock and then as Daniel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
John Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniel can't do much from the bottom here.
Daniel is looking for a sweep.
Malone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daniel some visible discomfort.
Daniel is looking for a sweep.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malone connects with a decent elbow.
Malone landing strikes.
Malone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Daniel is rocked!
Malone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Daniel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Malone scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Daniel is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Malone can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malone!
Our winner, John Malone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 58
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Malone swings for the body but Derrick moves out of range.
Derrick misses with a straight left.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone misses with a hook
and Derrick counters with a nice body shot.
Derrick misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Malone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Derrick's guard.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Derrick has wrist control.
Malone with a nice head shot there.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Derrick controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is working Derrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derrick trying to control the position.
Malone looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone postures up.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Derrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malone trying to control but Derrick is working from the bottom.
Malone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Derrick is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Malone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Derrick working a defensive guard here.
Malone landing some decent shots from guard.
Derrick trying to control the position.
Malone cracks Derrick with a solid left hand.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malone distracts Derrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malone's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Malone is in close to Derrick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Derrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone lands a couple of elbows.
Malone scoring with some ground and pound.
Malone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Derrick is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Malone with a nice head shot there.
Malone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Derrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Derrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Derrick working a defensive guard here.
Derrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Derrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malone on the ground.
Derrick trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Derrick looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Derrick. Beautiful body shot.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Derrick is out of range.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Derrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Derrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Derrick.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Derrick ducks down to avoid it.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Malone misses.
We've been told by Derrick's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Derrick takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Derrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt
and Derrick counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Derrick lands with a good body shot.
Derrick misses with a right hand
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Derrick misses the shot to the body.
Derrick lands a jab to Malone's midsection.
Derrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone with the counter takedown but Derrick avoids it easily.
Malone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe Derrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Derrick misses.
Derrick slips under a jab from Malone.
Derrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Malone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joe Derrick is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone throws a body punch but Derrick moves out of range.
Derrick lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone leaves his chin hanging out and Derrick seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Malone crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Derrick!
Joe Derrick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FARTMMA 65
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Pong's head back.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pong throws a body shot but no joy.
Pong misses with a kick to the body.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Malone misses.
Malone misses the jab.
Pong misses with a hook.
Malone throws a jab when Pong was well out of range.
Pong tries to land a body kick
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pong misses with a looping right.
Pong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pong lands a head shot.#T1#
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Pong is rocked!
Malone jabs Pong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Pong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pong is breathing heavily.
Malone ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Pong's jaw. Pong's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Malone does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Malone!
During a confident post fight interview, John Malone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Malone throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.#CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
King blocks an uppercut.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King lands a left hand.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone is looking to take this one to the mat.
King gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King .
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King is stalling here.
King working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
Malone seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone is looking for a takedown.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone. #T1#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King stalling in the clinch.
Malone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King throws a big uppercut that drops Malone! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Malone lies dazed against the cage as King celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord King !
An out of breath Lord King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FARTMMA 55
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Lingus goes for a double leg but Malone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malone continues to drive forward.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Lingus ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Lingus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lingus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well. #SUB#
Lingus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Lingus has control of the leg.
Malone keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
#SUB#
Lingus wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Malone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone postures up.
Lingus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lingus to see if he's OK.#T3#
Lingus defending against the ground and pound.
Lingus tries to improve position but can't.
Malone lands a nice forearm strike.
Lingus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lingus has hold of Malone's hands but Malone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone trying to control the action but Lingus is working from the bottom.
Lingus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malone slips a nice elbow through Lingus's hands, connecting with Lingus's forehead.
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
Lingus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lingus tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lingus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Lingus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingus looking to control.
Malone won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Lingus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lingus's head.
Lingus pulls Malone in to control the position.
Malone won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Lingus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lingus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Lingus's head but Lingus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lingus shoots in for a double leg but Malone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lingus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malone to the ground. Lingus is now in Malone's guard.#SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
Cung Lingus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingus is keeping the position for now.
Lingus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Malone being controlled here momentarily.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lingus won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Lingus is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Lingus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lingus tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it. #SUB#
Lingus seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Malone is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Lingus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lingus is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Malone gets full guard.#SUB#
Lingus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malone! #REVB#
An elbow from Malone crashes against the mat.
Malone controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lingus keeps working.
Lingus tries to improve position but can't.
Lingus keeps Malone under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lingus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lingus is not content to let Malone control the position.
Lingus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lingus trying to control but Malone flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Malone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lingus is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Malone scores with strikes from the back.
Malone is trying to stick to Lingus's back but Lingus is turning into Malone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lingus.
Malone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Malone prevents Lingus from improving his position.
Malone wants to control but Lingus is keeping him busy.
Malone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lingus tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lingus blocks a jab.
A jab from Malone misses.
Lingus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Lingus persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingus. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone throws a hook but Lingus avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lingus is defended easily by Malone.
Lingus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone tries to bum rush Lingus with a series of wild strikes but Lingus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lingus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lingus slips under a jab from Malone.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
John Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus. #SUB#
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
Malone struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malone is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lingus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malone sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Lingus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Malone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malone controlling Lingus's posture. #SUB#
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lingus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Malone.
I've got Malone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malone!
John Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malone working the ground and pound from side control.
Malone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chiba is looking for a sweep.
Malone controls the position.
Chiba wants to control but Malone postures up.
Chiba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Malone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chiba's face.
Malone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Chiba is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sonny Chiba has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiba takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Malone's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jonjones throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malone lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Malone coming out on top.
Jonjones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malone digs a good body shot into Jonjones's ribs.
Jonjones looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jonjones misses the target.
Malone lands with a straight right. Jonjones didn't see that one coming.
John Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone 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.
Jonjones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Jonjones is rocked!
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Jonjones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonjones off the cage and back into range.
Jonjones misses with a looping right.
Malone defending well as Jonjones loads up on a big left hand.
Jonjones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jonjones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Malone steps in with a hook that catches Jonjones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Malone follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jonjones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malone!
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