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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azathoth Yog-Sothoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yog-Sothoth has chosen Carol of the Old Ones as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azathoth Yog-Sothoth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yog-Sothoth misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Yog-Sothoth misses
and Maddox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maddox shoots in but Yog-Sothoth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Yog-Sothoth is just out of range.
Yog-Sothoth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maddox's sensitive parts.
Maddox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Azathoth Yog-Sothoth has been cut.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Yog-Sothoth's body. Yog-Sothoth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to clinch.
Yog-Sothoth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maddox counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maddox as he connects with a hook.
Maddox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox misses with a hook
and Yog-Sothoth counters with a body kick that stops Maddox in his tracks momentarily.
Yog-Sothoth thuds a left hand into Maddox's body.
A jab from Maddox misses.
Maddox takes one to the side of the head.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yog-Sothoth throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yog-Sothoth is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maddox misses the jab.
Maddox scores with a push kick.
Maddox throws a solid leg kick but Yog-Sothoth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maddox.
Yog-Sothoth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yog-Sothoth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maddox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yog-Sothoth looks for the body kick but Maddox saw that one coming.
Yog-Sothoth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Yog-Sothoth scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a few strikes there.
Yog-Sothoth tries to clinch up.
Azathoth Yog-Sothoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yog-Sothoth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maddox lands with an overhand left.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a straight left.
Yog-Sothoth lunges at Maddox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maddox's hand.
Yog-Sothoth ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Maddox throws a chopping leg kick but Yog-Sothoth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yog-Sothoth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maddox shoots for a takedown but Yog-Sothoth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to clinch.
Maddox misses with a straight right.
Yog-Sothoth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox misses with a hook
and Maddox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yog-Sothoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Yog-Sothoth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azathoth Yog-Sothoth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maddox throws a big shot that misses.
Yog-Sothoth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maddox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yog-Sothoth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maddox rather than just go for the knockout.
Maddox needs to keep his hands up - Yog-Sothoth had a free shot at his head there.
Yog-Sothoth digs a good hook to Maddox's body.
Maddox tried to score with a low kick but Yog-Sothoth checks it.
Maddox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yog-Sothoth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Yog-Sothoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a leg kick
and Yog-Sothoth counters with a big head kick but Maddox shrugs it off.
Maddox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yog-Sothoth wants to get back to full guard.
Yog-Sothoth moves into full guard.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yog-Sothoth keeping full guard, as Maddox tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maddox tries to score with some ground and pound. Yog-Sothoth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yog-Sothoth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maddox connects with a decent elbow.
Yog-Sothoth regains half guard, as Maddox was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yog-Sothoth is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddox working over Yog-Sothoth with some ground and pound. Yog-Sothoth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maddox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yog-Sothoth sees it coming and defends easily.
Maddox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yog-Sothoth won't allow Maddox to pass to mount.
Yog-Sothoth wants to get back to full guard.
Maddox thows a huge punch but Yog-Sothoth dodges it nicely.
Yog-Sothoth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maddox pushing down on Yog-Sothoth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working for a submission of some sort.
Yog-Sothoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maddox is looking for a kimura here.
Maddox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yog-Sothoth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth'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.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Yog-Sothoth off balance momentarily.
Yog-Sothoth takes the fight into the clinch.
Yog-Sothoth lands an elbow that stopped Maddox in his tracks for a moment.
Maddox prevents a body shot from Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox avoids the elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth, against the cage.
Maddox looking for a takedown.
Maddox working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Yog-Sothoth fails to land.
Yog-Sothoth struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yog-Sothoth tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.
Yog-Sothoth prevents a body shot from Maddox.
Yog-Sothoth lands a shoulder strike.
Maddox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to control Maddox's arms but Maddox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yog-Sothoth has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Maddox has denied him.
Yog-Sothoth tries to throw a body punch but Maddox avoids it by throwing Yog-Sothoth back against the cage.
Yog-Sothoth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yog-Sothoth tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yog-Sothoth throws an elbow but misses.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yog-Sothoth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yog-Sothoth throws a head punch that misses.
Maddox lands with a left to the head.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Yog-Sothoth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yog-Sothoth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maddox managing to block the knees to the body from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth missing with knees to the body.
Yog-Sothoth lands an elbow inside that Maddox shrugs off.
Yog-Sothoth landing knees to the head.
Maddox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yog-Sothoth lands an elbow that stopped Maddox in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yog-Sothoth pushes off an throws an elbow but Maddox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maddox lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maddox working aggressively here.
Yog-Sothoth misses with an elbow over the top.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth.
A short right from Maddox on the inside.
Yog-Sothoth misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azathoth Yog-Sothoth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth'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.
Yog-Sothoth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maddox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yog-Sothoth won't be happy with that.
Yog-Sothoth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maddox wants to work for an arm triangle but Yog-Sothoth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yog-Sothoth is pressing down on Maddox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Yog-Sothoth blocks nicely.
Yog-Sothoth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yog-Sothoth punching from mount but Maddox doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox tries to hold on but Yog-Sothoth postures up.
Maddox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maddox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yog-Sothoth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maddox has worked his arm free - good work by Maddox!
Maddox tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is trying to control Yog-Sothoth's posture but Yog-Sothoth avoids it.
Maddox tries to bench press Yog-Sothoth off him but Yog-Sothoth keeps the position.
Maddox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yog-Sothoth prevents Maddox from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Azathoth Yog-Sothoth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yog-Sothoth tries to score with a low kick but Maddox moves his leg out of the way.
Maddox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maddox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yog-Sothoth momentarily.
Maddox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yog-Sothoth throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck for Maddox with that takedown attempt.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yog-Sothoth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddox won't allow Yog-Sothoth to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yog-Sothoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yog-Sothoth working a defensive guard here.
Maddox won't allow Yog-Sothoth to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox had his way with Azathoth Yog-Sothoth in that round.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maddox connects with a single shot there.
Yog-Sothoth connects with an inside leg kick.
Yog-Sothoth lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Maddox misses.
Azathoth Yog-Sothoth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yog-Sothoth stuffs the takedown.
Maddox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maddox feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yog-Sothoth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox passes Yog-Sothoth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maddox connects with a nice short shot to Yog-Sothoth's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox with the ground and pound but Yog-Sothoth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yog-Sothoth is keeping the position for now.
Maddox is looking to work some ground and pound but Yog-Sothoth has wrist control.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yog-Sothoth is keeping the position for now.
Yog-Sothoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Yog-Sothoth, not yet.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Yog-Sothoth keeps moving.
Yog-Sothoth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maddox won't allow Yog-Sothoth to sweep him here.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yog-Sothoth wants to sweep but no luck.
Maddox landing with the ground and pound.
Yog-Sothoth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yog-Sothoth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yog-Sothoth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maddox looking to sit in guard and control but Yog-Sothoth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yog-Sothoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now.
Yog-Sothoth won't allow Maddox to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox keeping full guard, as Yog-Sothoth tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maddox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yog-Sothoth is one step ahead there.
Yog-Sothoth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yog-Sothoth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
A victorious Brian Maddox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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