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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apaga mas não bate. Deschain has chosen Giving In-- As made famous by Adema as his entrance music. Roland Deschain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maier lands in his opponent's guard.
Maier looking to pass the guard.
Maier stands up over Deschain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deschain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maier is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Deschain.
Deschain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Maier.
Deschain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deschain is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deschain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maier working the ground and pound.
Maier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deschain, who protects the arm well.
Deschain is looking to regain half guard here but Maier keeps moving and retains side control.
Maier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deschain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deschain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maier's best efforts.
Deschain looking for submissions off his back.
Deschain is pressing down on Maier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Deschain is keeping the position.
Maier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deschain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maier, into his guard.
Maier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deschain is one step ahead there.
Deschain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maier's guard.
Maier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deschain trying to control the action but Maier is working from the bottom.
Deschain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maier tries to get to full guard but Deschain has control of the leg.
Deschain is nestled in close to Maier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deschain is keen to just control but Maier is a slippery customer.
Deschain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deschain is trying to work for a kimura but Maier is defending well.
Deschain moves into full mount! Maier won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maier is trying desperately to improve position.
Maier is in a horrible position here. Deschain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maier gets back to half guard.
Maier wants to get back to full guard.
Deschain seems to be looking for submissions.
Maier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deschain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roland Deschain will probably get the nod.
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.
Maier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deschain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deschain looking for a guillotine here but Maier defends easily.
Maier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deschain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maier advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deschain is trying to improve his position.
Maier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deschain is looking to regain half guard here but Maier keeps moving and retains side control.
Maier grinds an elbow into Deschain's temple.
Deschain wants to control but Maier postures up.
Maier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain tries to control but Maier manages to take his back.
Deschain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maier's arms.
Maier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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!
Maier has the hooks in. Deschain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Maier looking for the RNC.
Deschain is in a bad position with Maier working for a choke. Deschain manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deschain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maier's head.
Maier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deschain defends well.
Maier has momentary wrist control but Deschain slips an elbow through the middle.
Deschain wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.
Deschain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain distracts Maier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deschain has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maier actively working from the bottom here.
Deschain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maier tries to roll over but Deschain keeps him under control.
Maier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deschain slips a nice elbow through Maier's hands, connecting with Maier's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sepp Maier will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Maier scores with a takedown into Deschain's guard.
Deschain has his foot on Maier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maier works his way back into a safe position though.
Maier preventing the sweep.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Deschain is retaining full guard.
Maier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deschain gets back to half guard.
Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Deschain defends the submission attempt.
Deschain actively working from the bottom here.
Deschain tries to roll over but Maier keeps him under control.
Maier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deschain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier preventing the sweep.
Maier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deschain can't keep his opponent in guard - Maier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deschain is trying to control but can't.
Maier trying to mount his opponent but Deschain defends it.
Maier lands with a punch from half guard.
Deschain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maier is looking for a kimura here.
Deschain wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is pressing down on Maier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Deschain is retaining full guard.
Sepp Maier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deschain tries to improve position but can't.
Maier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deschain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deschain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deschain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maier off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is punishing Maier with some ground and pound.
Deschain controlling the position well here. Maier rolled but Deschain kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Maier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deschain's guard. Nice work there by Maier.
Deschain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maier passes into half guard.
Deschain moves into full guard.
Maier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deschain has his foot on Maier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maier works his way back into a safe position though.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Deschain is keeping the position.
Maier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschain is looking for a sweep. Maier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deschain is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
Maier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deschain manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sepp Maier.
Well Maier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sepp Maier!
After the big win, Sepp Maier made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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