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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard's entrance music is do it. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
24 - 16 - 1 |
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186 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard scores with a sloppy right hand. Hicks should have avoided that one.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard thuds a left hand into Hicks's body.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks counters with a right hand to the body.
Hicks checks a leg kick.
QL Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicks controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hicks - that landed with a thud.
Hicks has picked Maynard up - he's going for a ride! Hicks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hicks.
Hicks drops an elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Hicks is keen to just control but Maynard is a slippery customer.
Hicks trying to control from Maynard's half guard. Maynard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Hicks tries to pass.
Hicks passes Maynard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Maynard is defending well.
Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maynard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maynard.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Maynard is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Maynard has wrist control.
Hicks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Hicks controlling from the top position.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.
Maynard is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Maynard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks trying to hold on to Maynard's head to control him but Maynard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but QL Hicks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hicks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hicks is in Maynard's guard.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks postures up.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Maynard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hicks controls the pace.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Maynard won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Maynard connects with a couple of short punches.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard being controlled here momentarily.
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
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!
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Maynard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hicks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to hold on to Maynard's head to control him but Maynard postures up.
QL Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard prevents Hicks from improving his position.
Maynard wants to free his trapped foot but Hicks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Maynard sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Hicks trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is staying active underneath Maynard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mathew Maynard has been cut.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Maynard finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but QL Hicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mathew Maynard's cut.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maynard enables Hicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maynard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maynard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hicks!
Hicks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hicks working to try and regain half guard.
Maynard landing punches.
Maynard is landing with some decent strikes but Hicks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maynard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Maynard wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.
Maynard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maynard looking to control but Hicks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mathew Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to control but Maynard is having none of it.
Hicks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maynard tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
Maynard prevents Hicks from getting the reversal.
Maynard avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard trying to control but Hicks is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maynard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hicks wants to hold on but Maynard pushes him away.
Hicks regains half guard.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Hicks won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mathew Maynard!
A relieved looking Mathew Maynard 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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energy
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hype
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