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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 2113 p4p, 6617 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 293 p4p, 643 weight class). Costune has chosen God Save The Queen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Maximus Jr with that takedown attempt.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costune lands a slapping body shot.
Costune 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.
Costune throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Costune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune leaves Maximus Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Costune.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Costune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune 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 Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus Jr works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune misses with a left hand
enabling Maximus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
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!
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Maximus Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costune defends well and Maximus Jr ends up having to push Costune into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maximus Jr stalling the fight.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Costune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
A counter left hand to the body from Maximus Jr misses its target.
Maximus Jr drives through with a takedown into Costune's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Costune pushes Maximus Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Costune strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximus Jr sizes up Costune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costune is trying to defend but Maximus Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costune is looking to get back to is feet but Maximus Jr passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune dominated that round.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr blocks a leg kick.
Costune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costune looks to land a combination. Maximus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costune throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Maximus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costune drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
DJ Costune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Costune as Maximus Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costune lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Maximus Jr fails to land the takedown.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costune.
Costune punishes Maximus Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Costune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus Jr digs a good body shot into Costune's ribs.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Maximus Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costune misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
Costune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costune.
Costune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maximus Jr eats them both and turns towards Costune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a big counter combination but Costune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Costune.
Maximus Jr is rocked!
Costune needs to keep his hands up - Maximus Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Maximus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Costune throws a right hand that Maximus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus Jr also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune 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 Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Costune takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Costune off the cage and back into range.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costune eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr throws a solid leg kick but Costune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximus Jr.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice strike.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Maximus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus Jr is defended easily by Costune.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping left.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Maximus Jr lands with an overhand left.
Costune is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Costune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus Jr is leaning against Costune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximus Jr pushes Costune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costune seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Costune breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
A jab from Costune does it's job there.
Costune throws a combination that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costune slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a low kick.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costune sprawls well. Costune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr shoots in but Costune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costune stalks Maximus Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maximus Jr's face. Maximus Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune slips under a jab.
Maximus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr throws out a leg kick but Costune moves out of range and Maximus Jr only half commits.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune 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 Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DJ Costune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Costune. No joy for Maximus Jr on that attempt.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Maximus Jr throws a push kick but Costune slaps the foot to one side.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costune misses with a leg kick.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximus Jr back to the cage. Costune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Costune misses.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus Jr has time to react.
Costune throws out a powerful jab.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Costune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costune 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Costune!
DJ Costune looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'.
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