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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Dalton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harold Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Maynard !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dalton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marcus Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maynard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maynard lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maynard wants to stand and escape but instead Dalton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maynard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dalton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've been informed that Maynard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maynard is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Maynard is chipping away with strikes.
Maynard scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Maynard is staying tight to Dalton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes.
Maynard wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Maynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Maynard prevents Dalton from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Maynard is controlling the pace.
Maynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maynard scores with a takedown into Dalton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dalton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maynard stacks Dalton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maynard !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maynard drives through with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dalton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dalton.
Maynard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maynard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dalton is trying to keep an underhook but Maynard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard stalling.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to stand and escape but Dalton is controlling the position.
Maynard prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maynard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dalton dives on top into guard.
Maynard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dalton escapes and throws Maynard 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dalton tries to score with some ground and pound. Maynard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dalton throws a strike aimed at the side of Maynard 's head but Maynard avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looking for a sweep but Dalton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dalton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maynard looks a forlorn figure.
Dalton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maynard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maynard tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Maynard has hold of Dalton's hands but Dalton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Dalton connects with a nice short shot to Maynard 's temple.
Maynard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maynard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maynard trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dalton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Dalton!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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