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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stoyak Stoyachnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stoyak Stoyachnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stoyachnikov.
Maeda tries to throw a body punch but Stoyachnikov avoids it by throwing Maeda back against the cage.
Maeda pushes Stoyachnikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoyachnikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maeda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoyachnikov is able to avoid easily.
Stoyachnikov is looking to counter punch.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stoyachnikov's waist but Stoyachnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Stoyachnikov tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stoyachnikov is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Stoyachnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoyachnikov is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stoyachnikov rushes Maeda and presses him up against the cage.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoyachnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoyachnikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoyachnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maeda as the two fighters clinch.
Maeda scores with a hook to the body.
Stoyachnikov is working for takedown but Maeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoyak Stoyachnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maeda wants a takedown.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoyachnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands a right hand.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Stoyachnikov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoyachnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Maeda controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stoyachnikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoyachnikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoyachnikov tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoyachnikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoyachnikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maeda after a bit of a struggle.
Maeda has hold of one of Stoyachnikov's legs. Stoyachnikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Maeda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stoyachnikov pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Stoyachnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoyachnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda scores with a hook to the body. Stoyachnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoyachnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoyachnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Maeda.
Stoyachnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maeda.
Stoyachnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoyachnikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Maeda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoyachnikov.
Maeda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Stoyachnikov is defending well.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Stoyachnikov defending well.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoyachnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stoyachnikov pushes Maeda off looking to stand but Maeda dives back in and keeps control.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Stoyachnikov dodges it nicely.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
Maeda controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoyachnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda clinches.
Stoyachnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda tries a body shot but Stoyachnikov blocks it.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stoyachnikov on the inside.
Maeda misses with the head strike.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoyachnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maeda is pressed up against the cage. Stoyachnikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maeda down to the mat. Maeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoyachnikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Stoyachnikov defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is keen to just control but Stoyachnikov is a slippery customer.
Maeda trying to mount his opponent but Stoyachnikov defends it.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.
Maeda stops Stoyachnikov from getting back to his feet.
Stoyachnikov is looking to get back to is feet but Maeda passes into side control.
Maeda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
Stoyachnikov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maeda is controlling him well.
Stoyachnikov throws Maeda to one side and escapes!
Stoyachnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda gets tackled into the cage by Stoyachnikov. Stoyachnikov maintains the clinch.
Maeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoyachnikov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maeda.
Maeda grinds an elbow into Stoyachnikov's temple.
Maeda grinds an elbow into Stoyachnikov's temple.
Stoyachnikov defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
Maeda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stoyachnikov prevents Maeda from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maeda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maeda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stoyachnikov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!
Maeda landing shots from mount.
Stoyachnikov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Maeda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!
Maeda is trying to control here but Stoyachnikov has managed to regain half guard.
Maeda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stoyachnikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stoyachnikov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Maeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stoyachnikov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maeda darts in and clinches Stoyachnikov up against the cage.
Maeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stoyachnikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maeda throws a jab when Stoyachnikov was well out of range.
Stoyachnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoyachnikov controls his hands.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maeda lands a body shot.
Maeda blocks an uppercut.
Stoyachnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stoyachnikov tightens his grip and picks Maeda up, before dumping him to the ground. Maeda manages to land in guard.
Maeda seems keen to control Stoyachnikov's posture.
Stoyachnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stoyachnikov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maeda trying to control but Stoyachnikov is working from the bottom.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda prevents Stoyachnikov from getting back to his feet.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Stoyachnikov wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Mitsuyo Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maeda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoyachnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoyachnikov is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoyachnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stoyachnikov counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov darts in and clinches Maeda up against the cage.
Maeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoyachnikov blocking some punches.
Maeda tries a body shot but Stoyachnikov blocks it.
Maeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoyachnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoyachnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maeda fails to land.
Stoyachnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Maeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoyak Stoyachnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Maeda scores with a shot to the side of Stoyachnikov's head.
Maeda prevents a body shot from Stoyachnikov.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoyachnikov manages to break the clinch.
Stoyachnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda is trying to trip Stoyachnikov. He has hold of a leg but Stoyachnikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maeda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoyachnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoyachnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoyachnikov tries to get out of the position.
Stoyachnikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Maeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stoyachnikov is trying to escape the position but Maeda is controlling the position.
Stoyachnikov tries to escape but Maeda is in control.
Stoyak Stoyachnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoyachnikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Maeda dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maeda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
A victorious Mitsuyo Maeda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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