Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Alderich cracks Maul with an open hand slap.
Maul fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Alderich takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderich.
Alderich lands with a left to the head.
Alderich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul tries to work over Alderich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alderich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maul stuffs the takedown.
Maul scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderich scores with a three punch combo!
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul misses with a hook.#CL2#
Maul moves into range and clinches up with Alderich.
Alderich blocks an uppercut.
Alderich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Alderich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alderich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Alderich wants to clinch.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alderich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Alderich takes the fight into the clinch.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderich. #BC#
Alderich breaks from the clinch.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alderich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alderich somewhat.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderich moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul motions for Alderich to come forward. Maul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A jab from Maul misses.
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
Alderich cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Alderich has managed to clinch. #BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul dives in for a single leg takedown but Alderich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul misses with a body kick.
Alderich connects with a leg kick. Maul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alderich's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Alderich.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alderich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Alderich moves into the clinch.
Alderich misses with a body punch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul with a hook.
Alderich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Maul scores with a jab. Alderich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alderich dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul scores with a body shot.
Alderich ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Alderich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul misses with a looping left.
A combination from Alderich does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Maul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maul trying to control the action but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Maul is looking to advance position but Alderich won't allow it.
Maul is looking to pass Alderich's guard but actually Alderich recovers to full guard. #T4#
Maul trying to control but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul stopping the sweep attempt from Alderich.
Alderich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alderich looking for a sweep. Not yet Alderich, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderich has control of Maul's left arm, preventing Maul from doing any damage.
Alderich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alderich eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alderich wants to clinch.#CL#
Alderich clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Alderich. #TD#
Alderich wants the takedown. Maul is fighting it off but Alderich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maul's guard against the cage.
Maul wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maul seems keen to control Alderich's posture.
Alderich postures up in Maul's guard and throws a big left but Maul blocks it.
Maul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alderich trying to control the position from guard on top but Maul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderich looking to pass the guard.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Alderich from controlling successfully. #T1#
Alderich is looking to work some ground and pound but Maul has wrist control.
Alderich is fighting to break Maul's control of his arms but Maul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maul trying to control the position.
Alderich throws a strike but Maul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maul wants to control from the top but Alderich keeps moving.
Alderich is pulling down on Maul's head to control his posture.
Maul sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Alderich wants to sweep but no luck.
Maul trying to control but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Alderich seems keen to control Maul's posture.
Alderich wants to sweep here but Maul controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liber Alderich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Alderich closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.
Alderich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul blocks a body shot from Alderich.
Alderich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul is working for takedown but Alderich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Liber Alderich has been cut.#T3#
Maul tries a knee to the head but Alderich blocks it.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderich is defending well for now.
Alderich struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maul or not.
Maul misses with a body punch. #BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Alderich tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Alderich slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Alderich is rocked!
Maul connects with a leg kick. Alderich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Alderich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alderich to the canvas! Alderich doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maul keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Maul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#185 Wrexham vs Khan
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Turner with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Maul into the cage.
Maul slips under a jab.
Turner lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Maul. Maul gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maul.
Maul misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Turner pushes Maul up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with some punches.
Maul lands a left hand.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Maul landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul. #T2#
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner prevents a body shot from Maul.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Maul wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Maul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner blocks a body shot from Maul.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Maul.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul misses with the head strike.
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!
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Maul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maul throws an elbow but it misses.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Maul prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul.
Turner misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Maul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maul throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner digs a good hook to Maul's body.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul avoids the body shot from Turner.
Maul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maul tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Maul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Maul's ribs.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Maul throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Maul thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Maul pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Ben Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maul misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turner is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #TD#
Maul has picked Turner up - he's going for a ride! Maul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Turner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turner to regain full guard.
Maul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Maul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maul throws an elbow that misses. Turner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maul's guard. Nice move by Turner!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Maul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turner controlling from the top position.
Maul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maul's head.
Turner throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Maul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner wants to control from the top but Maul keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maul staying out of range there.
Turner motions for Maul to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maul throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Maul blocks a leg kick.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Maul closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
Maul misses with an elbow over the top.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Maul misses with a body punch.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Maul lands with a light punch inside.
Maul is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Maul wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner cracks Maul with a good jab.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Maul throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Maul only half commits.
Maul throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Maul only half commits.
Maul tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Maul darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Maul into the cage.
Turner tries to counter with a clinch but Maul shakes him off and moves away.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner connects with a right hand. Maul shakes it off.
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Maul down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Maul throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Maul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Maul walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
As Turner tries to get set, Maul tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maul.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Turner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Ben Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Maul gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Turner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Turner catches Maul right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Maul's defenses.
Maul throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maul.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Turner instigates a clinch.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Maul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maul blocks a body shot from Turner.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land. #T3#
Maul blocks a body shot from Turner.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Maul prevents a body shot from Turner.
Maul pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner lands a left hand.
Maul prevents a body shot from Turner.
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with some punches. #T4#
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Maul's head.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maul wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maul lands an uppercut.
Maul lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Turner.
A short left from Maul.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LV
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damballah walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Damballah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Maul misses. #TD#
Damballah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maul did well to prevent Damballah getting side control.
Damballah is trying to control the action in half guard but Maul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damballah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damballah's back!
Maul is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maul missing with strikes.
Maul throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Damballah is trapped and Maul is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul struggling to land strikes to the head as Damballah covers up.
Maul has the hooks in. Damballah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Damballah has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Maul.
Maul is hanging on to Damballah's back as he tries to escape.
Damballah takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T1#
Maul punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damballah is in bad spot here.
Maul gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
I really don't envy Damballah right now.
Maul landing with strikes.
Maul misses with a punch to the head.
Damballah staying busy and making it hard for Maul to control.
Maul has the hooks in. Damballah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Maul working for a choke but Damballah is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul is looking to control Damballah but Damballah is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maul is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Damballah. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Damballah is trying to break free.
Maul scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Damballah is looking for a way out. #T2#
Maul controls the position.
Damballah rolls, trying to escape but Maul keeps control of the position.
Maul trying to control.
Can Damballah hold on?! Maul is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Damballah tries to escape the position.
Maul scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Damballah as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Maul!
Damballah is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Damballah avoids the strikes from Maul.
Maul somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maul has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Damballah.
Maul missing with punches from the back.
Maul is not going to allow Damballah to sit and survive in this position.
Maul is trying to stick to Damballah's back but Damballah is turning into Maul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Damballah.
Damballah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maul wants to sweep here but Damballah controlling him for the moment.
Damballah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maul is keeping the position for now.
Maul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Damballah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Maul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maul stands up over Damballah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maul throws a big right hand that misses.
Maul won't allow Damballah to sweep him here.
Damballah keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
Maul preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Damballah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maul passes into half guard.
Maul trying to control the action but Damballah is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damballah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maul trying to mount his opponent but Damballah defends it.
Maul prevents Damballah from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Damballah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Damballah lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul slips a straight right by Damballah.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul moves away from the strike by Damballah.
Damballah throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Maul clinches with his opponent.
Damballah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Damballah decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Damballah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Damballah working for a triangle but Maul defends it easily.
Damballah wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul Maul has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Maul works over Damballah with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Damballah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maul is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Damballah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maul defends well.
Damballah keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
Maul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damballah tries to roll over but Maul keeps him under control.
Maul trying to control the action but Damballah is working from the bottom.
Damballah trying to control from the bottom. #SU2#
Maul stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Damballah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damballah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Maul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Damballah's half guard.
Damballah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maul.
Maul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Damballah manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Damballah looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maul is defending well. Damballah quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maul has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Damballah celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Misterioso Damballah!
El Misterioso Damballah bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Maul connects with an inside leg kick.
Rostedt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
Maul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rostedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rostedt moves away.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rostedt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Maul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rostedt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rostedt throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul swings for the body but Rostedt moves out of range.
Rostedt throws a big counter head kick but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Rostedt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rostedt feints and then cracks Maul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maul down.
Rostedt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rostedt leaves Maul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rostedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance. #T1#
Rostedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rostedt checks it well. #CL#
Maul moves into the clinch.
Rostedt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Rostedt blocks an elbow strike.
Rostedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rostedt fails to land.
Rostedt misses with a body punch.
Rostedt can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Maul scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rostedt.
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maul working Rostedt over with knees to the body.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Maul prevents a body shot from Rostedt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rostedt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Rostedt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rostedt.
Rostedt managing to block the knees to the body from Maul.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rostedt has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Rostedt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Maul has been cut.
Rostedt throws an elbow but it misses.
Maul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Rostedt.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rostedt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Rostedt pushes off an throws an elbow but Maul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul is trying to drag Rostedt to the mat but Rostedt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostedt prevents a body shot from Maul.
Maul dodges an elbow strike from Rostedt. #T3#
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rostedt.
A short right from Rostedt.
Rostedt blocks a body shot from Maul.
Rostedt lands a nice shot to the body.
Maul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rostedt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maul misses with an elbow over the top.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Rostedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rostedt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rostedt managing to block the knees to the body from Maul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Rostedt won't want to take too many of those.
Rostedt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rostedt gets underhooks to prevent Maul's takedown attempt.
Maul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Rostedt controls his hands.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rostedt's elbow. #T4#
Rostedt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Rostedt breaks the clinch. #CL#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Rostedt swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rostedt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Rostedt avoids the damage to the body.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul blocks an elbow strike.
Rostedt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rostedt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Maul gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rostedt manages to get to full guard.
Rostedt has Maul pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul moves away from the strike by Rostedt.
Rostedt misses with a head kick.
Rostedt tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maul throws a leg kick but Rostedt moved away.#CL#
Maul rushes Rostedt and presses him up against the cage.
Rostedt tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Rostedt back against the cage.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rostedt misses with the head strike.
Rostedt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rostedt is defending well for now.
Rostedt avoids the elbow strike from Maul, against the cage.
Maul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rostedt throws an elbow but misses.
Rostedt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostedt blocks the elbow strike.
Rostedt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rostedt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maul blocks the elbow strike.
Rostedt misses with an elbow over the top.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rostedt avoids it.#T1#
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Rostedt avoids the damage to the body.
Rostedt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rostedt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rostedt avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul.
Rostedt tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Rostedt back against the cage.
Maul throws an elbow that misses.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rostedt's elbow.
Rostedt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul is looking for a takedown.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul tries a body shot but Rostedt blocks it.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rostedt is defending well.
Maul is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Rostedt.
Maul lands an elbow inside.
Maul working Rostedt over with knees to the body.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rostedt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rostedt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rostedt blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Rostedt pushes Maul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maul lands a hook that snaps the head of Rostedt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maul avoids a wild elbow strike from Rostedt.
Rostedt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rostedt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rostedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rostedt avoids it.
Maul tries a body shot but Rostedt blocks it.
Rostedt gets underhooks to prevent Maul's takedown attempt.
Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rostedt lands a shoulder strike.
Paul Maul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rostedt.
Rostedt can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Rostedt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rostedt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Maul's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rostedt digs a good body shot into Maul's ribs.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostedt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jeti Rostedt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rostedt - just one landing.
Rostedt works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rostedt looks for the body kick but Maul saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Rostedt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Rostedt misses.
Maul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rostedt's head backwards.
Rostedt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rostedt scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostedt works Maul's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Maul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rostedt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maul. #T4#
Rostedt keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rostedt holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostedt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maul scoring with some ground and pound.
Rostedt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rostedt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeti Rostedt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Maul blocks the low kick.
Maul tries to counter with a takedown but Rostedt is quick to defend against it.
Rostedt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maul.
Maul closes the distance but Rostedt moves to the side
and Rostedt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maul's knee momentarily.#CL#
Maul gets a clinch.
Maul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rostedt.
A short body shot lands from Rostedt as the two fighters clinch.
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rostedt lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Rostedt breaks from the clinch.
Rostedt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul has his takedown stuffed
and Rostedt counters with an inside leg kick.
Rostedt moves out of range of the strikes.
Rostedt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rostedt finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Rostedt lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostedt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Rostedt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.
Maul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maul throws the left hand but Rostedt avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Rostedt.#TD#
Maul scores with a takedown into Rostedt's guard.
Maul stopping the sweep attempt from Rostedt.
Rostedt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maul throws a strike but Rostedt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rostedt advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Maul actively working from the bottom here.
Rostedt drops an elbow to the side of Maul's head. #T2#
Rostedt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rostedt wants to control but Maul is keeping him busy.
Rostedt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rostedt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rostedt controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Rostedt wants to pass the guard but Maul is keeping the position.
Rostedt advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostedt working the body and head with strikes.
Maul takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maul is not content to let Rostedt control the position.
Rostedt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
An elbow from Rostedt crashes against the mat.
Rostedt throws a strike aimed at the side of Maul's head but Maul avoids it well.
Rostedt is looking to take a break and control but Maul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maul is looking to regain half guard here but Rostedt keeps moving and retains side control.
Rostedt throws a strike aimed at the side of Maul's head but Maul avoids it well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Rostedt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeti Rostedt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rostedt 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeti Rostedt!
An out of breath Jeti Rostedt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Payne punishes Maul's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne throws the kick towards the body but Maul avoids it.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne blocks a leg kick.
Maul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Maul only half commits.
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul slips under a jab from Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maul just manages to avoid it.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maul misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Payne as he connects with a hook.
Maul throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Payne looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Payne is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Maul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul misses with a leg kick
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maul's sensitive parts.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne throws a good cross that connects.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range. #T2#
Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maul is able to avoid easily.
Maul wants to counter the offense by Payne and move into the clinch position.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maul shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maul moves away from the strike by Payne.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Maul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maul scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Maul staying out of range there.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Maul shoots in but Payne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Maul.
Maul lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maul with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maul is looking to chop away at Payne's legs.
Maul checks a leg kick.
Payne tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Payne scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Maul feints the counter takedown.
Payne defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payne has time to react.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Maul throws a low kick but Payne moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Payne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maul takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Maul.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Maul throws out a powerful jab.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Payne.
Payne moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Payne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maul.
Payne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Maul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Payne misses.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Maul tries to work over Payne's front leg with a kick but Payne checks it. #T1#
Payne misses with a hook
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Payne misses.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payne checks it well.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Payne takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul slips under a jab.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul tries a low kick but Payne avoids it.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Payne.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Payne blocks a low kick nicely.
Payne misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne misses with a low kick as Maul jumps back.
Maul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
Maul wants to counter with a clinch but Payne pushes him away.#T3#
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maul scores with a jab.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Payne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maul throws a counter combo.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Maul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maul avoids the body shot from Payne.
A head kick from Maul lands but Payne takes it in his stride.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Maul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payne back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Payne throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul slips a jab from Payne.
Maul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
Maul throws a counter combo.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne checks a leg kick nicely.
Payne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maul misses with a hook.
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payne with a body shot.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws a hook but Payne blocks it.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payne's head backwards.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne takes one to the chin there.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Payne is looking for a counter combo.
Payne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payne misses with a hook.#T1#
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Maul misses.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne slips a jab from Maul.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maul.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
Payne throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Payne sets himself, and Maul steps forward looking for the clinch! Payne avoids it this time.
A jab lands there for Payne.#T2#
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.
Payne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul clobbers Payne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.
Maul defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Maul. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Payne swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Payne checks a leg kick nicely.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Payne blocks the body kick.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne stalks Maul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maul's face. Maul staggers backwards, shaken.
A bone on bone clash there as Payne blocks the leg kick.
Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Maul.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Maul moves into the clinch.
Payne is trying to push Maul away but Maul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maul scores with a shot to the side of Payne's head.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Maul misses with a low kick.
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!
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Maul as he checks the leg kick.
Payne misses with a leg kick.
Maul tries to counter with a clinch but Payne shakes him off and moves away.
Payne is looking to chop away at Maul's legs.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Maul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payne scores with a decent looking hook.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Maul is predictable there
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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 Max Payne.
I think Payne 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 366: Gray vs. Skovgaard
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Maul has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch is looking to counter punch.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maul. That did some damage!
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Maul checks a leg kick.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul misses with a hook. Bosch ducked under it nicely.
Bosch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Bosch is predictable there
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosch scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bosch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bosch lands the left hand.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Maul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Bosch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bosch rather than just go for the knockout.
Maul is looking to clinch but Bosch is avoiding it.
Bosch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maul throws a right hand that Bosch ducks under and follows up with a left that Bosch also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range. #T2#
Bosch slips a straight right by Maul.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Bosch throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bosch - the referee stops the clock and Maul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bosch. Maul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bosch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maul doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Maul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Bosch.
Maul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosch cracks Maul with a good jab.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Bosch doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.#T3#
A jab from Bosch misses.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosch catches Maul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Bosch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Maul misses.
Bosch blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bosch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Bosch. Beautiful body shot.
Bosch misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul misses with a hook. Bosch ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Bosch lands.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maul.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosch.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Maul.
Bosch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Bosch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Bosch.
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosch connects with the punch.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Maul slips under a jab.
Bosch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bosch cracks Maul with a good jab.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
A solid body kick from Bosch.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maul blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bosch scores with a hook.
Bosch with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Maul.
Bosch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Bosch. #T1#
Maul misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Bosch.
Bosch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maul throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Bosch's belly button to the back.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Bosch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosch.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maul misses with a hook.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maul doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Bosch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch scoring well with a low kick there.
Bosch scores with a body shot.
Bosch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Bosch throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Bosch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bosch is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul checks a leg kick nicely.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maul might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bosch has got the better of the exchanges.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul misses with a body kick.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Bosch moved out of range nicely.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bosch lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Bosch connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Bosch connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul. #CL#
Bosch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul misses with a body punch.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Bosch controls the action.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
A short right from Maul on the inside.
Bosch blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
Maul has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Bosch tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul is looking to control Bosch's arms but Bosch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maul has his back to the cage. #T4#
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch cracks Maul with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Bosch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Bosch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bosch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Maul misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Bosch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bosch cracks Maul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bosch scores with a body shot.
Bosch throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bosch.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Maul misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Bosch.
Bosch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bosch.
Bosch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maul throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bosch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maul's head backwards.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Bosch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maul avoids it.
Bosch stuns Maul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bosch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Bosch lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It looks like Bosch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick misses from Bosch.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Maul wants to clinch up but Bosch keeps it at a distance.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Maul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch blocks a jab.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Bosch with an uppercut!
Bosch lands a body shot.
Bosch stuns Maul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosch scores with a nice strike.
Bosch lands a slapping body shot.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bosch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Bosch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bosch. Bosch obviously looking to wear him down.
Bosch avoids the head kick by Maul.
Bosch throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosch scores with a punch to the head.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch avoids the head kick by Maul.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch tries a low kick but Maul avoids it.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Bosch.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Bosch lunges at Maul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maul's hand.
A shot to the liver by Bosch. Beautiful body shot.
Bosch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Maul saw that one coming.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bosch 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
After the big win, Heribert Bosch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC 362: Punch-Drunk
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Maul jabs Brunswick right on the nose. Brunswick blinks but takes it well.
Brunswick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Brunswick is out of range.
Maul backing away here, and Brunswick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maul takes one on the button.
Brunswick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brunswick scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Brunswick throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Brunswick throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunswick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Brunswick coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Maul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brunswick to the ground. Maul is now in Brunswick's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunswick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunswick pulls Maul in close to prevent any damage.
Maul wants to pass the guard but Brunswick is keeping the position.#T1#
Brunswick looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunswick, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunswick has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maul throws a big right hand that misses.
Maul wants to control from the top but Brunswick keeps moving.
Brunswick managing to control the position.
Brunswick trying to keep a closed guard but Maul is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maul wants to control from the top but Brunswick keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brunswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.#TD2#
Brunswick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maul on his heels. He'll look to pass Maul's guard now, I'm sure.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Brunswick from controlling successfully.
Brunswick lands a couple of digs.
Maul wants to sweep here but Brunswick controlling him for the moment.
Maul looking to control but Brunswick passes into half guard.
Maul wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Brunswick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brunswick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maul's head.
Brunswick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brunswick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunswick is looking to take a break and control but Maul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brunswick sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maul is trying to get back to full guard.
Maul won't allow Brunswick to pass to mount.
Brunswick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maul defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brunswick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunswick missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, jab by Brunswick - just one landing.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Brunswick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brunswick throws a body kick that misses.
Brunswick's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunswick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Brunswick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrunswick.
Brunswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
Brunswick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maul feints a jab promting Brunswick to slip. Maul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brunswick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brunswick throws a push kick but Maul slaps the foot to one side.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick moves away and avoids it.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Maul. That snapped Brunswick's head back.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunswick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maul connects with a right hand. Brunswick shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Maul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brunswick landing some decent shots from guard.
Maul controls Brunswick momentarily but Brunswick frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Maul looking for a guillotine here but Brunswick defends easily.
Brunswick is in close to Maul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brunswick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brunswick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maul's head.
Brunswick wants to free his trapped foot but Maul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maul is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brunswick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maul trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Brunswick seems content to control.
Maul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brunswick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brunswick moves nicely into side control.
Brunswick tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Check out the look on Brunswick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brunswick trying to control the action but Maul is working from the bottom.
Brunswick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunswick throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul scores with a jab. Brunswick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Maul coming out on top.
Maul scores with a nice strike.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Brunswick saw that one coming.
Maul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brunswick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maul scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a hook but Maul blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul fails to land the takedown.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brunswick cracks Maul with an open hand slap.
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 Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brunswick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brunswick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maul but Maul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Brunswick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul scores with a body shot.
Brunswick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maul's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brunswick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Maul moves out of range as Brunswick throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunswick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Brunswick saw that one coming.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brunswick eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Maul misses
and Brunswick counters with an outside leg kick.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Maul's front leg but catches the back leg as Maul tries to avoid it.
Brunswick throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Brunswick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brunswick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Brunswick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Brunswick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul misses with the combination.
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!
Maul lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunswick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Maul is looking to counter punch.
Maul swings for the body but Brunswick moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brunswick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Brunswick counters with a three punch combo that has Maul backing up. Maul nods at Brunswick to acknowledge the strikes.
Brunswick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunswick dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Nice takedown defense from Brunswick. No joy for Maul on that attempt.
Brunswick misses with a kick to the body.
Maul checks a leg kick nicely.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick throws the kick towards the body but Maul avoids it.
Brunswick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunswick connects with a nice looking jab.
Brunswick throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Brunswick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maul has time to react.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Brunswick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brunswick throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Maul is looking to counter punch.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
Brunswick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Brunswick counters with a body kick.
Brunswick misses with a looping left.
Maul throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Brunswick looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Brunswick lands with a shot to the body.
Maul lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul blocks a head kick by Brunswick. #T4#
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul blocks a leg kick.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brunswick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunswick on the side of the head.
Maul tries to score with a low kick but Brunswick moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunswick at a distance.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Brunswick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunswick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maul checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul throws a right hand that Brunswick ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunswick also avoids with ease.
Brunswick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Brunswick cracks a nice hook into Maul's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Milo Brunswick.
Well Brunswick 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milo Brunswick!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Milo Brunswick waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maul has time to react.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head.
Nice defenses there by Payne.#CL2#
Payne instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Maul swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Payne gets caught napping as Maul dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maul throws a big right hand that misses.
Maul stops Payne from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne pulls Maul in close to prevent any damage.
Maul wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maul won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Maul wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Maul with a nice head shot there.
Payne keeping full guard, as Maul tries to pass.
Maul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Maul throws a big right hand that misses.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses.
Maul is standing up over Payne. Payne looks to escape but Maul dives into side control.
Maul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Maul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maul prevents Payne from escaping the position.
Payne struggling a bit here.#ES2#
Payne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payne with the counter takedown but Maul avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maul lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Payne misses with a looping right.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Maul is looking to counter punch.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maul misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payne tries to score with a low kick but Maul moves his leg out of the way.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Maul. #T4#
Maul misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Payne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payne.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Maul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payne was covering up waiting for the punch and Maul finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Payne manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Maul breaks from the clinch.
Payne connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
Payne tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Payne moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Maul has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maul prevents a body shot from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Maul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Payne. No joy for Maul on that attempt.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Maul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Maul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul misses with a straight right. #T1#
Maul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payne stuffs the takedown.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Maul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Maul tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul slips a jab from Payne.
Payne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Payne takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Maul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Payne manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Payne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maul blocks it with crossed arms.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payne throws a low kick but Maul moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maul knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Payne pushes Maul up against the cage in a clinch.
Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Payne can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Maul.
A short right from Maul on the inside.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maul avoids it.
Payne missing with knees to the body.
Maul prevents a body shot from Payne.
Maul leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Payne.
Payne prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Payne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payne lands a body shot.
Maul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Payne looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Maul with a poor takedown
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne misses with a straight right.
Payne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Payne wants to land a leg kick but Maul is out of range.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maul lands a body shot.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Payne misses.
Maul jabs at Payne's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
A head kick misses from Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maul jabs at Payne's body.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Maul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne blocks a head kick by Maul.
Maul digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Maul misses its target.
Maul with a nice cross.#CL2#
Payne clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Payne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.#T1#
Maul dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!
Maul feints a jab promting Payne to slip. Maul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Payne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maul scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul blocks a jab.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Donk. Maul catches Payne right on the button with a cross.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Payne.
Maul throws a lazy body kick
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.#T2#
Maul stuns Payne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Payne moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
A hook to the body from Payne.
Payne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
A short left from Maul.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Max Payne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maul effectively controlling the action here.
Maul tries to break free but Payne pushes him back against the cage.
Maul looking to slow down the pace here.
Payne misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Payne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maul gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payne. #BC#
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maul throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Maul's front leg but catches the back leg as Maul tries to avoid it.
Payne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Maul throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Payne.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.
Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Maul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters with a thumping low kick.
Payne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
It seemed like Payne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne slips under a jab from Maul.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Maul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Payne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maul 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFC 356: Code Red
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Maul misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maneno moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Maneno's ribs.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target. #TD2#
Maul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #ES#
Maneno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Maul feints and as Maneno raises his hands in defense, Maul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Maneno pushes Maul off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Maul slips under a jab from Maneno.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul tries to land a body kick
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maneno checks the leg kick.
Maul misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul blocks a jab.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul misses with a hook
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maul counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maneno is looking to wear down Maul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul misses with a straight left.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul misses with a head kick.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
A cross from Maul lands.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maneno's waist but Maneno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maul off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
Maneno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
A jab from Maul misses.
Maneno slips under a jab from Maul.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Maul finds it's target.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maneno back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul lands with a right hand. #T1#
Maul throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maul throws a series of punches but Maneno avoids them all with ease.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks.
Maneno lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Maul counters with a three punch combo that has Maneno backing up. Maneno nods at Maul to acknowledge the strikes.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maul throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.#T2#
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maul lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Maul misses the jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.#T3#
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Maul moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maul lands a head shot.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno scores with a jab. Maul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Maneno throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno swings for the body but Maul moves out of range. #T1#
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maul doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul shoots in but no luck this time.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Maneno catches Maul right on the button with a cross.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maul works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul scores with a three punch combo!
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maul seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Maneno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Crunch! Maul slams his shin into Maneno's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maneno slips a jab from Maul.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Maul throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maneno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno sizes up Maul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno throws a hook but Maul blocks it.
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Maul.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maul 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
After the big win, Paul Maul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC 354: BK vs Slater II
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Maul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanfield at a distance.
Stanfield swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Stanfield lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Stanfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maul delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Maul's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Stanfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Stanfield unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Maul.
Stanfield unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul works over Stanfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.#T2#
Maul swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
Maul takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul throws a combination that misses
enabling Stanfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Stanfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Stanfield. #T3#
Maul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Maul takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Maul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maul moves forwards but Stanfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Stanfield works over Maul's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield walks into a jab.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanfield.
A nice combination there by Stanfield.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Stanfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Maul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Stanfield throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Good exchange - Maul coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul scores with a hook.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Stanfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul punishes Stanfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanfield moves out of range as Maul strikes.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Maul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stanfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stanfield takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul lands with a cross.
Maul fails with the takedown
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Maul.
Maul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stanfield slips under a jab.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul misses with a hook
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanfield.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stanfield back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stanfield moves out of range as Maul throws a body kick.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield lands a two punch combo.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
Stanfield slips a jab from Maul.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
It looked like Maul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanfield.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Maul misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Stanfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maul.
Maul throws a jab when Stanfield was well out of range.
Maul lands a jab-cross combination.
Stanfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Stanfield misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Stanfield connects with a crisp jab.
Maul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield. #T4#
Maul looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maul.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maul backs up against the cage.
Maul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maul throws a body punch but Stanfield moves out of range.
Maul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maul with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Stanfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield throws a big shot that misses.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Stanfield with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maul connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.#TD#
Maul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanfield pushes Maul off looking to stand but Maul dives back in and keeps control.
Maul throwing shots but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Stanfield pushes Maul off looking to stand but Maul dives back in and keeps control.
Maul trying to control the action but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stanfield defending well though. #ES2#
Stanfield pushes Maul off and gets back to his feet.
Maul lands the left hand.#T1#
A big right from Stanfield misses.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Maul.
Stanfield takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanfield.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well. #T2#
Stanfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Maul misses with a straight right.
Stanfield throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanfield.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maul somewhat.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul throws a jab when Stanfield was well out of range.
Maul clobbers Stanfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Maul scores with a three punch combo!
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Stanfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul misses with a body shot.
Stanfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul scores with a jab. Stanfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul works Stanfield's body with a nice hook.
Stanfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely.
Stanfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul misses with a jab to the body
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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 Paul Maul.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul made sure to mention his sponsor, Dauntless in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#150 Sigit vs Embalmer
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Maul avoids the head kick by Chigg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chigg - that will leave a mark!
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Chigg's shoulder, as Chigg tries to avoid the shot.
Chigg scores with a nice body kick.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chigg moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Chigg.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Chigg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul throws a body punch but Chigg moves out of range. #KD#
Chigg lands a big head kick that sends Maul tumbling to the mat! Chigg takes a step backwards and waves Maul back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Maul is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Maul has been cut.
Chigg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chigg.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Chigg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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!
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chigg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chigg misses with a few strikes there.
Chigg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Chigg slips a jab from Maul.
Chigg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Chigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Chigg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Maul misses with a hook. Chigg ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Chigg moves into the clinch successfully.
Maul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chigg prevents it.
Maul working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Chigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chigg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chigg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maul on the side of the head.
Chigg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chigg pushes Maul away with a front kick.
Maul misses with a hook
and Chigg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maul looks winded!#KD#
Chigg lands a big head kick that sends Maul tumbling to the mat! Chigg takes a step backwards and waves Maul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg is looking to wear down Maul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Maul looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chigg lands a right hand from hell, dropping Maul. Chigg pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maya Chigg!
After the big win, Maya Chigg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL#145 Denke vs Sigit
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Maul tries to bum rush Angelov with a series of wild strikes but Angelov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angelov throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Angelov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Angelov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Maul drops Angelov with a beautiful combination! Angelov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maul is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Maul drops Angelov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Angelov looks back up at him and smiles so Maul waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Angelov is rocked!
Maul lands a nice hook to Angelov's body. Angelov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Angelov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angelov moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Angelov seems to have got his legs back now.
Angelov moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
Peter Angelov's cut is getting worse.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Angelov misses its target.
Maul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Angelov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Angelov.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Angelov misses with a combination #KD2#
and Maul counters with a crisp right hand that drops Angelov! Maul lets Angelov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Angelov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Angelov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maul avoids the head kick by Angelov.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Angelov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Angelov is looking for a counter combo.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Angelov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Angelov.
Angelov slips under a jab from Maul.
Maul throws a sloppy body shot
and Angelov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelov walks into a straight right hand from Maul.#CUT2#
Peter Angelov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Angelov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Angelov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Angelov moves away from the strike by Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws the left hand but Angelov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelov staying out of range there.
Angelov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maul just manages to avoid it.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelov manages to avoid it.
Maul scores with a body shot.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angelov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maul lands a head shot.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maul tests Angelov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Jeez, Peter Angelov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Angelov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Maul!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Maul made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Maul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.#TD#
Sigit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maul is trying to get back to full guard.
Maul pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
Sigit is really struggling to control Maul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maul is looking for a sweep. Sigit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sigit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maul's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
We've been hearing that Sigit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sigit wants to pass to mount but Maul is defending the position.
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Maul wants to get back to his feet.
Sigit trying to advance position but Maul counters by regaining guard.
Sigit pushes down on Maul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maul gets back to full guard.
Sigit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sigit is one step ahead there.
Sigit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Maul is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sigit is looking to work some ground and pound but Maul has wrist control.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Maul keeps moving.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maul keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sigit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sigit is working Maul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sigit 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.
Sigit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maul's guard. #SUB#
Sigit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maul sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Sigit wants to work for an arm triangle but Maul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sigit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sigit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Maul blocks nicely.
Sigit chips away with some ground and pound.
Sigit is working Maul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sigit is working Maul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sigit looking to sit in guard and control but Maul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sigit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Maul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigit is keeping the position for now.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sigit is looking for a triangle but Maul pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sigit, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sigit's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigit is just out of range.
Sigit attempts a counter takedown but Maul avoids it well and moves away.
Sigit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sigit fails with the takedown
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigit wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sigit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul scores with the left hand. Sigit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sigit shoots for a double leg takedown but Maul sprawls well. He's pushed Sigit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Sigit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sigit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Sigit's belly button to the back.
Maul cracks Sigit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sigit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigit needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Sigit slips the punch.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Sigit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Sigit goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
Sigit loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul throws a right and a left that Sigit avoids nicely.
Sigit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maul circles away.
Maul throws out a counter right but Sigit avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigit dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Sigit's head and hops out.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maul works Sigit's body with a nice hook.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maul's waist but Maul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
Sigit dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Sigit's head and hops out.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Sigit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Sigit moved out of range nicely.
Sigit avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul throws a right and a left that Sigit avoids nicely.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigit circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.#TD#
Sigit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Sigit.#T3##SUB#
Sigit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sigit working the head with strikes.
Sigit working away.
Sigit works to advance to full mount. Maul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sigit tries to control but Maul wriggling away.
Sigit landing strikes from the mount and Maul is in trouble!
Sigit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sigit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sigit lands a couple of good shots and Maul has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sigit. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The Sigit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sigit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maul has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul trying to get back to his feet but Sigit is in full control for now.
Sigit lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sigit working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Maul is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sigit has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Maul taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Sigit!
A determined The Sigit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Vieira thuds a left hand into Maul's body.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it. #CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Maul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Vieira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vieira to the mat. Vieira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maul content to stall in guard here.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Maul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Maul connects with a body shot.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira misses with a knee strike.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Maul.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Maul blocks it.
Vieira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maul working aggressively here.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maul tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul. #BC2#
Maul breaks from the clinch.
Maul stalks Vieira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vieira's face. Vieira staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul misses with a looping left.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Maul sprawls well.#TD#
Vieira 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.#T2#
Vieira lands a couple of elbows.
Maul trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maul pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vieira won't allow Maul to get back to his feet.
Vieira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maul wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling him.
Maul managing to control the position.
Maul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Vieira throwing strikes but missing.
Vieira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vieira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vieira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maul's head.
Maul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Maul pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Maul wants to sweep but no luck.
Maul working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vieira trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maul prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maul controlling the action here for a moment.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maul is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vieira misses with a looping right.#TD#
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maul was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Maul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul lands with a shot to the body.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Vieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maul sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rafael Vieira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Vieira misses with a knee to the head.
Maul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
Maul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vieira looking for a takedown.
Vieira scores with a knee to the head.
Vieira misses with a knee to the head.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maul blocks it with crossed arms.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul misses with some punches.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Maul blocks it.
Maul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Maul throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.#T2#
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Vieira is trying to trip Maul. He has hold of a leg but Maul is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vieira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vieira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Maul controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Maul has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position.
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira won't allow Maul to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maul scores with a hook.
Maul leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Maul.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Maul sprawls well.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but Maul breaks away and moves out of range.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Maul throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maul.#TD#
Maul gets caught napping as Vieira dives in and scores a takedown. Maul manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira throwing strikes but missing.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira won't allow Maul to sweep him here.
Maul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maul is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maul misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Maul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Maul wants to counter with a clinch but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Maul throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Maul as Vieira shoots in.
Maul misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.
Vieira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maul. That did some damage!
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Maul.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Vieira.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Maul with a jab.
Vieira slips a jab from Maul.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Maul as Vieira shoots in.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maul tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maul to the ground. Maul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maul throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Maul.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maul scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vieiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maul with a jab.#T2#
Maul misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maul enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Maul has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vieira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jab from Maul.
Maul takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maul managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Maul.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul feints and then cracks Vieira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieira down. #T3#
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Maul lands a jab-cross combination.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks.
Vieira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Vieira has Maul up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maul.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira. #TD#
Vieira is trying to trip Maul. He has hold of a leg but Maul is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vieira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Vieira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maul's head.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maul trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rafael Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dauntless, into his post fight interview.

Event: DFN#31 Hauser vs Vee
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Maul.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Vasilev cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasilev misses.
Maul misses the jab.
Vasilev is looking to score with low kicks.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Vasilev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.
Vasilev's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vasilev lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Vasilev throws a body kick that misses.
Vasilev throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilev lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasilev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Maul lands.#T1#
Maul tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilev.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul throws a front kick aimed at Vasilev's knee but Vasilev avoids it well.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Vasilev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Maul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
Maul swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range. #CL2#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but Vasilev has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maul.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Maul gets through Vasilev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev is working Maul over against the cage.
Maul misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vasilev with a knee to the head.
Maul tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Maul.
Vasilev misses with a body punch.
Vasilev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a right hand.
Vasilev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a head kick. That will keep Maul thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasilev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul avoids a kick to the body.
Vasilev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul misses the jab.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul tries to score with a low kick but Vasilev moves his leg out of the way.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul looks for a takedown but Vasilev sprawls well.
Vasilev lands a body shot.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasilev! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a right hand that Vasilev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilev also avoids with ease.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range. #T4#
Vasilev lands with a nice body punch.
Vasilev blocks a leg kick.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasilev's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilev.#CL2#
Vasilev clinches.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Vasilev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilev moves out of range easily.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Maul 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.
#R2#
Maul throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Vasilev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilev lands a knee to the body.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks from the clinch.
Maul swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev lands with a good body shot.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Vasilev.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Vasilev.
Vasilev moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Vasilev lands with a right hand.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul misses with a hook.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maul misses the target.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.
Maul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul stuns Vasilev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab.
Maul has a takedown stuffed.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilev wants to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Vasilev clinches.
Vasilev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilev has Maul pressed against the cage, preventing Maul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Maul lands a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasilev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev lands a right hand.
Maul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks from the clinch.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Maul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Maul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul cracks Vasilev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasilev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul motions for Vasilev to come forward. Maul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilev circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilev lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasilev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Vasilev stuns Maul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Vasilev.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilev scores with a spinning back kick!
Maul misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.#T4#
Maul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maul tries to bum rush Vasilev with a series of wild strikes but Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasilev lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Vasilev.
Maul avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilev misses with a straight left.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Vasilev darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vasilev's brow.
Maul tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasilev tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilev tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasilev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vasilev wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasilev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasilev throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Maul tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Maul misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Vasilev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev tries to work over Maul's front leg with a kick but Maul checks it.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul moves forwards but Vasilev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul throws a leg kick but Vasilev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maul needs to keep his hands up - Vasilev had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Vasilev looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.#CL2#
Vasilev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maul, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Vasilev scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasilev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but Maul blocks with his arms.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Maul.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul lands a right hand. #T2#
Maul misses with some punches.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Vasilev.
Maul working aggressively here.
Vasilev lands a nice knee to the body.
Vasilev lands a body punch. #BC2#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul misses with a hook
and Vasilev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Vasilev closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.#BC#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasilev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maul scrambles back to his feet.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Maul moves out of range.
Vasilev is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Maul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Vasilev.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasilev is looking to clinch. #T3#
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev feints and then cracks Maul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maul down.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Vasilev clinches up with Maul and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul taking a breather.
Maul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasilev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Maul misses.
Vasilev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasilev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Maul misses. #CL2#
Vasilev instigates a clinch.
Maul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasilev or not. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Vasilev.#CL2#
Vasilev pushes Maul up against the cage in a clinch.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Vasilev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Vasilev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily.
Vasilev misses with a looping right.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev slips a jab from Maul.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasilev 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
An out of breath Adrik Vasilev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#125 Feltre vs Skrumbo
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Sackrider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Sackrider.
Sackrider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackrider throws a wild body kick that Maul sees coming a mile off.
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackrider momentarily.
Sackrider just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackrider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Jab by Maul.
Sackrider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maul.
Sackrider throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul cracks Sackrider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Sackrider moves away and avoids it.
Maul swings for the body but Sackrider moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maul!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackrider's head.
Sackrider throws a good cross that connects.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackrider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackrider lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackrider looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackrider has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackrider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Sackrider moved out of range.
Sackrider blocks a jab.
Sackrider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackrider throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Sackrider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackrider lands a jab.
Sackrider defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Sackrider throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Sackrider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackrider misses with the head strike. #T2#
Sackrider lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackrider misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackrider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maul is defending well for now.#TD#
Maul has hold of one of Sackrider's legs. Sackrider is fighting the takedown attempt but Maul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sackrider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackrider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackrider wants to stand up but Maul is controlling him.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackrider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackrider wants to get back to his feet but Maul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maul stands up over Sackrider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sackrider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maul is controlling him.
Maul throwing strikes from guard but Sackrider blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackrider wants to stand up but Maul is controlling him.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackrider is looking to stand up but Maul isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sackrider scores with a jab. Maul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackrider moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul takes one on the button.
Maul throws the left hand but Sackrider avoids the punch easily.
Sackrider with a jab.#T4#
Sackrider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Sackrider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackrider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Sackrider counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sackrider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackrider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackrider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Sackrider has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul cracks the inside of Sackrider's front leg.
Sackrider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackrider, as that shot connected.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Sackrider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle Sackrider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackrider tries to clinch but Maul moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Sackrider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Maul.
Sackrider tries a low kick but Maul avoids it.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackrider.
Maul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackrider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackrider.
Sackrider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackrider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maul.
Maul throws a right and a left that Sackrider avoids nicely.
Maul misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackrider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maul throws a body punch but Sackrider moves out of range.
Maul throws a hook but Sackrider avoids it easily.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Sackrider misses with a wild body shot.
Sackrider takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Sackrider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sackrider wants to stand up but Maul is controlling him. #ES2#
Sackrider pushes Maul off and gets back to his feet.
Sackrider throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackrider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maul jabs Sackrider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackrider misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul walks into a straight right hand from Sackrider.
Sackrider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Sackrider.
Maul moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##TD#
Maul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Sackrider has one foot on Maul's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Sackrider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackrider slips under a jab from Maul.
Sackrider scores with a hook.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Sackrider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackrider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackrider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Sackrider checks a low kick from Maul.
Sackrider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Sackrider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul throws out a powerful jab.
Sackrider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maul checks it well.
Sackrider moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyle Sackrider seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackrider doesn't seem phased though.
Sackrider lands with an overhand left.
Sackrider throws a leg kick but Maul sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackrider on the side of the head.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Sackrider counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Sackrider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackrider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Sackrider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackrider throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Maul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackrider counters with a straight right hand.
Maul moves forwards but Sackrider connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Sackrider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Sackrider counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackrider misses with an uppercut.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Sackrider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul cracks Sackrider with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackrider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackrider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Sackrider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Maul throws a series of punches but Sackrider moves out of range.
Sackrider looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Maul lands an overhand right.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Sackrider tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackrider misses with a hook.
Sackrider misses with a body shot.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackrider.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackrider in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackrider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Sackrider moves away and avoids it.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackrider.
Maul moves away from the strike by Sackrider.
Maul shoots for a double leg takedown but Sackrider sprawls well. He's pushed Maul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sackrider tries a quick counter leg kick but Maul is wise to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Sackrider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackrider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Sackrider slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackrider, right into the meat.
Sackrider misses with a low kick as Maul jumps back.
Sackrider throws a leg kick but Maul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackrider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
A jab from Maul misses.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackrider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackrider slips under a jab.
Sackrider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Sackrider throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul lands with a good body shot.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackrider.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Sackrider counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maul's knee momentarily.#T2#
Sackrider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackrider.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackrider throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackrider ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Sackrider moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Sackrider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackrider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackrider stuffs the takedown attempt from Maul. Maul gets slowly back to his feet.
Maul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackrider but Sackrider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul misses with a low kick. #T3#
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackrider.
Sackrider tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Sackrider moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Maul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackrider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Sackrider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackrider lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackrider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Sackrider.
Sackrider wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackrider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul misses with a straight right.
Maul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Sackrider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackrider dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul cracks Sackrider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackrider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackrider misses with a low kick.
Sackrider throws a hook but Maul blocks it.
Maul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackrider's hands.
Sackrider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul cracks Sackrider with a good jab.
Sackrider lands a jab.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kyle Sackrider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackrider takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Sackrider.
I've got Sackrider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Sackrider!
An out of breath Kyle Sackrider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#121 Saibot vs Ohchooto
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul misses the jab.
Vasilev slips a jab from Maul.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maul is looking to counter punch.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Vasilev.
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Maul misses.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Maul moves out of range. #T1#
Vasilev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Vasilev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Vasilev.
Vasilev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maul is out of range.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Maul misses.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Maul.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Maul misses the jab.#T2#
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilev flicks out a counter leg kick but Maul steps away.
Vasilev with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul backing away here, and Vasilev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vasilev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilev tries a quick counter leg kick but Maul is wise to it.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Vasilev's head but Vasilev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maul.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
Maul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maul slips under a jab from Vasilev.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev. #T3##CL2#
Vasilev pushes Maul up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Maul's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maul is pushing Vasilev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Vasilev.
Maul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Maul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasilev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasilev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasilev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maul's face.
Maul scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Maul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasilev blocking some punches. #T4#
Maul avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body. #BC#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Maul.
Vasilev misses with a hook to the body
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Maul.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilev.
Vasilev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Vasilev's head but Vasilev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Maul misses.
A low kick from Maul is predictable there
and Vasilev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilev. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vasilev has managed to clinch.
Maul prevents a body shot from Vasilev.
A hook to the body from Maul.
A short left from Maul. #BC2#
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul throws a leg kick
and Vasilev counters with an outside leg kick.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilev can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilev, right into the meat.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Vasilev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasilev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Vasilev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilev.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilev connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Maul misses.
Vasilev throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Vasilev misses with a body kick.
Maul jabs Vasilev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
Maul checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Vasilev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilev throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a straight right hand.
Maul throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but Maul blocks with his arms. #T2#
Maul dodges an elbow strike from Vasilev.
Vasilev working Maul over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vasilev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Maul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Vasilev unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Vasilev takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul throws a right hand that Vasilev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilev also avoids with ease.
Vasilev walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul throws a leg kick but Vasilev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasilev defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilev checks a leg kick. #T3#
Vasilev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilev moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul connects with a jab.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maul doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilev.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul misses with a hook.
Vasilev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Maul. #T4#
Maul connects with a right hand. Vasilev shakes it off.
Maul swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasilev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Maul goes for a takedown attempt but Vasilev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilev cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev moves forwards but Maul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilev checks a leg kick.
Vasilev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maul.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maul scores with a jab to the head.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Maul.#CL2#
Vasilev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Maul.
Maul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Vasilev lands a right hand.
Maul avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Maul doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Maul finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Vasilev counters with a low kick, right behind Maul 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a right and a left that Vasilev avoids nicely. #T2#
Vasilev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilev misses with a hook.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul moves out of range as Vasilev strikes.
Vasilev scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Vasilev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilev on the side of the head.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Maul.#T3#
Maul lands with a hook. Vasilev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasilev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilev lands with a slapping head kick.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Maul.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Vasilev tries to counter with a clinch but Maul shakes him off and moves away.
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adrik Vasilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Maul throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Maul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch.
Vasilev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Maul waved his t-shirt featuring Dauntless's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL#114 Hoffman vs Chigg
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul scores with a one two! Johnsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Maul.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maul misses with a hook.
Johnsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Maul walks into a jab.#T1#
Johnsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnsson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Maul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Maul.
A jab from Maul misses.
Johnsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Johnsson moves into the clinch.
Johnsson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maul.
Johnsson lands an uppercut.
Johnsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnsson.
Maul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of Maul's side.
Maul looks winded!#T3#
Johnsson slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnsson works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Maul misses with a hook.
Maul has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Maul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul unleashes a big counter combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Maul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Maul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maul misses with a looping right.#T4#
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Johnsson.
Maul catches Johnsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Maul takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Maul throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maul blocks a leg kick.
Johnsson swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Johnsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Johnsson slams his shin into Maul's torso.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Johnsson wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson misses the body punch
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Maul. That snapped Johnsson's head back.
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!
Maul misses with a body shot.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Johnsson tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Maul misses.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maul strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnsson cracks Maul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maul's knee momentarily.
Maul throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Maul checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maul to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Johnsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Maul coming out on top.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Johnsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson slips a jab from Maul.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Maul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnsson misses its target.
Maul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maul wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul blocks a jab.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul cracks Johnsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maul really felt that one!
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Maul feints a jab promting Johnsson to slip. Maul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maul has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Johnsson catches Maul right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Maul moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maul is out of range.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Maul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul avoids the body shot from Johnsson. #T2#
Maul throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Maul throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Maul needs to keep his hands up - Johnsson had a free shot at his head there.
Maul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Johnsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maul just manages to avoid it.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maul will feel that in the morning.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Johnsson blocks a leg kick.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a three punch combo that has Johnsson backing up. Johnsson nods at Maul to acknowledge the strikes.
Maul blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Maul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsson. That one must have hurt.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Johnsson lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!

Event: DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Dyrdek ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Dyrdek wants to counter with a clinch but Maul pushes him away.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dyrdek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Maul scores with a nice strike.
Dyrdek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dyrdek wants to clinch.
Maul is looking for a counter combo.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyrdek is just out of range.
Dyrdek wants to counter with a clinch but Maul pushes him away.
Dyrdek tries to clinch up.
Maul throws a big counter combination but Dyrdek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Maul lands with a good body shot.
Dyrdek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Maul misses with a combination
and Dyrdek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maul throws a jab when Dyrdek was well out of range.
Dyrdek unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyrdek circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyrdek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyrdek somewhat.
Maul lands a body shot.
Maul throws the left hand but Dyrdek avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Maul avoids the head kick by Dyrdek.
Maul looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maul cracks Dyrdek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dyrdek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul. #CL2#
Dyrdek clinches with his opponent.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyrdek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maul up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dyrdek misses with a body punch.
Maul tries to circle away but Dyrdek has him pinned against the cage.
Dyrdek misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Maul is trying to break free.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Dyrdek misses with the head strike.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Dyrdek's shoulder, as Dyrdek tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Dyrdek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dyrdek looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Maul throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Maul swings for the body but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Maul clobbers Dyrdek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul stuns Dyrdek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Dyrdek doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyrdek tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Some wild striking there from Maul. #CL2#
Dyrdek closes the distance and clinches.
Dyrdek stalling the fight.
Maul avoids a wild elbow strike from Dyrdek.
Maul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dyrdek.
Maul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Dyrdek on the inside.
Maul slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dyrdek walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Dyrdek doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Dyrdek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maul thows a body kick. Dyrdek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dyrdek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maul lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Dyrdek with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Dyrdek.
Dyrdek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Maul misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Dyrdek moves into the clinch.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Maul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dyrdek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyrdek can do to turn this around?
Dyrdek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Maul misses.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dyrdek has time to react.
Dyrdek moves out of range as Maul strikes.
As Maul backs off Dyrdek throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Dyrdek defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Dyrdek gets a clinch.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but Maul blocks it.
Dyrdek stalls. #T2#
Maul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Maul wants the takedown. Dyrdek is fighting it off but Maul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dyrdek's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Maul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maul postures up in Dyrdek's guard and throws a big left but Dyrdek blocks it.
Dyrdek has momentary wrist control but Maul slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maul wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving.
Maul preventing the sweep.
Dyrdek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maul landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Maul throws a big right hand that misses.
Maul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maul trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyrdek is looking for a triangle but Maul pushes his legs off easily.
Maul works over Dyrdek with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyrdek keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
Maul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maul throwing strikes from guard but Dyrdek blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dyrdek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maul defends well.#SUB2#
Dyrdek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maul distracts Dyrdek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Dyrdek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maul throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dyrdek takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dyrdek as Maul tries to tie him up.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Maul is stalling here.
Maul lands a shoulder strike.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maul avoids it.#BC#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
Dyrdek walks into a jab.#T1#
Maul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dyrdek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maul swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Dyrdek counters by clinching up.
Maul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dyrdek prevents it.
Maul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyrdek uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyrdek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dyrdek moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Maul lands with a cross.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
Dyrdek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dyrdek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dyrdek ducks under a wild hook from Maul.#CL2#
Maul gets tackled into the cage by Dyrdek. Dyrdek maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyrdek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Maul misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Maul.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maul.
Maul gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Dyrdek has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Maul.
Maul avoiding damage as Dyrdek throws knees to the body.
Maul is trying to break free.#T3#
Dyrdek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyrdek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maul gets through Dyrdek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyrdek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Maul.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dyrdek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dyrdek prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Dyrdek taking a breather. #BC#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul scores with a jab.
Dyrdek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul swings for the body but Dyrdek moves out of range.
As Maul backs off Dyrdek throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Dyrdek slips under a jab from Maul.
Dyrdek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dyrdek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul scores with a jab to the head.
Dyrdek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Dyrdek's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dyrdek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek lands an elbow that stopped Maul in his tracks for a moment.
Maul lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Dyrdek.
Maul stalls.
Maul tries to stall but Dyrdek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DUEL#105 Army vs Farrelly
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Bullard blocks a head kick by Maul.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Maul connects with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Maul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Maul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullard swinging wildly here.
Bullard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul looks to throw the jab but Bullard is out of range.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Maul with a nice cross.
Bullard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Maul swings for the body but Bullard moves out of range.
As Maul backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Bullard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard misses with a hook
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul digs a good body shot into Bullard's ribs.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bullard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
Bullard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard lands a lovely overhand right.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Bullard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Maul misses.
Despite the aggression on Bullard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bullard misses with a right hand
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bullard looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Maul.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Bullard misses
and Maul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bullard is out of range and Maul settles back down.
Bullard throws a counter combo.
Maul scores with the left hand. Bullard knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Maul catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.
Maul throws a series of punches but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul avoids the head kick by Bullard.
Bullard swinging wildly here.
Maul throws a combination. Bullard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Bullard throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
Bullard slips a straight right by Maul.
Bullard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Bullard takes one to the side of the head.
Bullard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bullard wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul throws the left hand but Bullard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bullard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard throws a lazy head kick
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Bullard misses.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Bullard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Bullard.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bullard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Bullard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bullard scores with a nice right hand.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Bullard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bullard looks winded!
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bullard backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Bullard misses.
Bullard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a head kick that misses.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul throws the left hand but Bullard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard lands with a nice combination. Maul backs away looking to recover.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullard slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard cracks a nice hook into Maul's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul throws a hook but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Maul blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard.
Maul lands with an overhand left.
Bullard misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullard on the side of the head.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Bullard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullard.
Maul throwing a counter right hand but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Maul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maul clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bullard throws a counter combo.
Bullard misses with a double jab.
Maul scores with the left hand. Bullard knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullard's head.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullard can do to turn this around?
Bullard misses with a straight left.
Bullard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Bullard throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bullard throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
Bullard is breathing heavily.
Bullard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Bullard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Bullard ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul connects with a right hand. Bullard shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullard on the side of the head.
Maul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bullard.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Bullard moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullard.
Maul walks into a stiff left hand from Bullard.
Maul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
The fighters circling - Bullard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard blocks it.
Maul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bullard looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Bullard throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Maul lands with an overhand left.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullard under the eye.
Maul misses with the combination.
As Maul backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Bullard drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Maul.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
Maul connects with a right hand. Bullard shakes it off.
Bullard misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul lands a jab to Bullard's midsection.
Bullard slips under a jab.
Bullard throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Maul throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bullard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bullard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Bullard slips a jab from Maul.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bullard.
Bullard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Bullard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullard avoids the head kick by Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Maul throws a head kick but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with a hook. Bullard ducked under it nicely.
Bullard tries to work over Maul's front leg with a kick but Maul checks it.
Maul clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
Maul connects with a looping right hand.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul cracks Bullard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bullard loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul lands a really nice looking cross but Bullard seems unphased.
Bullard misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maul throws a series of punches but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullard blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullard. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Bullard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul scores with a jab.
Bullard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bullard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maul scores with a four punch combination!
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul connects with a jab.#ROC#
Bullard is rocked!
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bullard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
Bullard blocks a head kick by Maul.
Bullard swings widly with a right hand
letting Maul counter with a right hand.
Maul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bullard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullard misses with a left hand
and Maul counters with a straight right hand.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bullard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bullard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul very nearly forgot to thank Dauntless amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL#100 Feltre vs Ibaka 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
oCrazy lands a body shot.
Maul missing with a left hand there. oCrazy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
oCrazy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
oCrazy moves away from the strike by Maul.
oCrazy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from oCrazy.
oCrazy jabs at Maul's body.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul misses with a body shot.
oCrazy misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
oCrazy throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul blocks a head kick by oCrazy.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul misses with a jab to the body
and oCrazy counters with a nice leg kick.
oCrazy moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and oCrazy moves into the clinch.#T1#
oCrazy lands a body punch.
oCrazy lands an uppercut.
oCrazy lands a right hand.
Maul letting oCrazy take a breather here.
Maul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from oCrazy.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land. #BC2#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul misses with a hook. oCrazy ducked under it nicely.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
oCrazy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from oCrazy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maul throws out a loose jab but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook.
Maul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
oCrazy misses with an uppercut
letting Maul counter with a right hand.
Maul misses with a hook. oCrazy ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
oCrazy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Maul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
oCrazy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
oCrazy scores with a kick to the body.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
oCrazy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. oCrazy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! oCrazy slams his shin into Maul's torso.
oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
As Maul backs away, oCrazy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maul blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
oCrazy lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Maul finds it's way through oCrazy's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from oCrazy.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
oCrazy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
oCrazy cracks Maul with a right hand to the side of the head.
oCrazy throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
oCrazy lands with a good body shot.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
oCrazy throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Jab from oCrazy.
oCrazy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
oCrazy throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
oCrazy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but oCrazy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before oCrazy has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but oCrazy slips the punch.
oCrazy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
oCrazy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maul misses the jab.#T4#
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
oCrazy is looking to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch.
Maul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! oCrazy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
oCrazy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maul connects with a body shot.
oCrazy misses with a straight left.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but oCrazy moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from oCrazy misses the target.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
oCrazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
oCrazy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
Maul swings for the body but oCrazy moves out of range.
oCrazy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
oCrazy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
oCrazy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
oCrazy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Idi oCrazy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
oCrazy moves away from the strike by Maul.
A leg kick checked by Maul.
oCrazy throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
oCrazy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
oCrazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. oCrazy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
oCrazy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
oCrazy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with oCrazy's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by oCrazy.
Maul moves forwards but oCrazy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick.
oCrazy lands a jab to the head.
A big right from oCrazy misses.
oCrazy blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oCrazy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul jabs at oCrazy's body.#T1#
oCrazy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
oCrazy stuns Maul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Maul moves out of range as oCrazy strikes.
Maul lunges at oCrazy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by oCrazy's hand.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but oCrazy slips the punch.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for oCrazy.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by oCrazy.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul misses with the combination.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from oCrazy.
oCrazy throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oCrazy throws a body shot but no joy.
oCrazy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but oCrazy is just out of range.
oCrazy throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears oCrazy was looking to counter with a kick there.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
oCrazy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maul takes one on the button.
oCrazy missing with a left hand there. Maul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
oCrazy throws a push kick but Maul slaps the foot to one side.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
oCrazy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
oCrazy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
oCrazy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
oCrazy pushes Maul up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
oCrazy can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy is leaning against Maul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
oCrazy working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from oCrazy misses.
oCrazy slips under a jab from Maul.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
oCrazy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
oCrazy slips under a jab from Maul.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by oCrazy.
oCrazy throws a leg kick
and Maul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maul scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from oCrazy misses
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Maul defending well as oCrazy loads up on a big left hand.
oCrazy thumps Maul with a low kick.#CL#
oCrazy moves into the clinch successfully.
Maul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
oCrazy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
oCrazy slips under a jab from Maul.
oCrazy is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by oCrazy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maul missing with a left hand there. oCrazy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
oCrazy lands with a nice body punch.
oCrazy thuds his shin into the meat of Maul's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul throws a series of punches but oCrazy avoids them all with ease.
Maul misses the body punch
and oCrazy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul checks a leg kick.
oCrazy throws a wild body kick that Maul sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - oCrazy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Maul misses.
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 Idi oCrazy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
oCrazy lands a head kick!
oCrazy wants to clinch.
oCrazy scores with a push kick.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul lands a nice hook to oCrazy's body. oCrazy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maul looks to land a right hand but oCrazy moved out of range.
oCrazy connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
oCrazy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but oCrazy defends it well.
oCrazy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
oCrazy misses with an uppercut
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
oCrazy throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
oCrazy throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
oCrazy delivers a nice body kick.
oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
A big right from Maul misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
A solid leg kick lands there for oCrazy.
Maul misses with a looping right.
oCrazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
oCrazy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from oCrazy.
oCrazy slips under a jab from Maul.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
oCrazy avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Maul backs away, oCrazy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
oCrazy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul blocks a jab.
oCrazy throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idi oCrazy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick.
oCrazy moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
A punch lands to the side of oCrazy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
oCrazy throws a nice inside leg kick.
oCrazy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul misses with a hook. oCrazy ducked under it nicely.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
oCrazy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from oCrazy.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
oCrazy lands a body shot.
Nice shot by oCrazy.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
oCrazy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
oCrazy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maul counters with a left to the body.
Maul throws a right hand that oCrazy ducks under and follows up with a left that oCrazy also avoids with ease.
Maul jabs oCrazy right on the nose. oCrazy blinks but takes it well.
oCrazy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from oCrazy.#CL#
oCrazy takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oCrazy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but oCrazy has the dominant position.#BC2#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Maul takes one on the button.
oCrazy cracks Maul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
Maul walks into a left hand.
oCrazy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
oCrazy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a body punch but oCrazy moves out of range.
Maul misses with a hook. oCrazy ducked under it nicely.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul throws a shot from downtown. oCrazy moves away and avoids it.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maul walks into a straight right hand from oCrazy.
oCrazy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
oCrazy lands an overhand right.
Maul looks to throw the jab but oCrazy is out of range.
Maul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idi oCrazy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well oCrazy 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 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Idi oCrazy!
During a confident post fight interview, Idi oCrazy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Maul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maul moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Reilly tried to counter with a leg kick but Maul avoided it.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
As Maul tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Maul manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly jabs at Maul's body.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Reilly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
The referee calls for Maul to work. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Reilly.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maul holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maul blocks an uppercut.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Reilly tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Reilly prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a right hand. #T2#
Reilly leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reilly tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Maul working aggressively here.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maul or not.
Maul wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly moves out of range as Maul strikes.#T3#
Reilly wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Maul checks it.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reilly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reilly walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Reilly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Reilly tries to clinch up
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Maul connects with a looping right hand.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reilly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul misses with a head kick.
Maul avoids the head kick by Reilly.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Reilly instigates a clinch.
Maul has Reilly pressed against the cage.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Maul stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
Maul blocking some punches.
Reilly has Maul pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
A nice left hand lands by Maul.
Reilly digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reilly works on Maul's body with a couple of short punches.
Maul is trying to break free.
Maul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Maul misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly effectively controlling the action here.
Maul misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maul letting Reilly take a breather here.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maul.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Maul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reilly can pounce on him.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reilly. Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly feints and then cracks Maul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maul down.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reilly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reilly moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Maul slips under a jab.
Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Maul with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away. #T4#
Maul looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Maul.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReilly.#CL#
Reilly rushes Maul and presses him up against the cage.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Maul.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maul trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maul into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reilly can pounce on him.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly tried to counter with a leg kick but Maul avoided it.
Maul jabs at Reilly's body.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
As Maul tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Maul manages to avoid the attempt.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maul's head.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick
and Reilly counters with a head kick. That will keep Maul thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly jabs Maul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Maul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reilly throws out a leg kick but Maul moves out of range and Reilly only half commits. #CL#
Reilly darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.#T1#
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul wants to break free but Reilly has control.
Maul tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Maul leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maul wants to stall.
Maul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maul has Reilly pushed against the cage.
Maul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reilly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maul can turn it around.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Maul dodges an elbow strike from Reilly.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Reilly. #BC2#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Maul scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Reilly.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Reilly stalling.
A right hand to the body from Maul.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maul will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reilly up against the cage.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul.
Reilly tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Reilly leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maul's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reilly cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
Reilly cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reilly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maul's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reilly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reilly!
A victorious Frank Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Maul jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnsson slips a jab from Maul.
Johnsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Maul misses
and Johnsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maul really felt that one!
Johnsson moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maul.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul lands with a straight right. Johnsson didn't see that one coming.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Johnsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Maul misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Maul down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Maul.
We've been told by Johnsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnsson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Johnsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maul is trying to break free.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Maul catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
As Maul backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsson.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Maul scores with a jab. Johnsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Johnsson backs off Maul throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Maul misses.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Maul's front leg but catches the back leg as Maul tries to avoid it.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Maul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Maul throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Maul.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but Johnsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnsson misses with some punches. #BC#
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maul misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Maul misses
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Maul.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Maul misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Johnsson. Beautiful body shot.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Maul throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson jabs Maul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maul checks it well.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnsson's head backwards.
Maul lands a head shot.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Maul 's knee.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Maul.#T2#
Maul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnsson counters with a low kick, right behind Maul 's knee.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Maul slips under a jab.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maul off the cage and back into range.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maul misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Maul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Maul misses
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick.
Maul misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a two punch combo.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Johnsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Maul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maul.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Maul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Maul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Maul backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
As Maul backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Maul misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Maul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maul misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnsson eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Maul misses with a left hand
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Johnsson clinches with his opponent.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Johnsson has the dominant position.#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A head kick misses from Maul.
Johnsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Maul avoided it.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson scores with a jab.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Maul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Maul throws out a counter right but Johnsson avoids it with no problem.
Maul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Jab by Maul.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Maul throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Despite the aggression on Maul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gunnar Johnsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A big right from Maul misses.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Johnsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maul is able to avoid easily.
Maul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Johnsson lands a big uppercut and Maul crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maul looks OK. Johnsson waves Maul back to his feet!
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a big right hand! Oh Maul is in trouble here! Johnsson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson retains his welterweight title!

Event: MMANIAK 43
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. West eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Maul looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maul manages to circle out of the way.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul scores with a jab.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Maul looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West throws a nice head kick!
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maul looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Maul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul slips a jab from West.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Maul, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maul napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Maul struggling a bit here.
Maul is not content to let West control the position.
You can see the frustration on Maul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maul is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Maul wants to get back to his feet but West drags him back down.#SUB#
West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maul is trying to improve his position.
Maul regains half guard.
Maul is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maul trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.
Maul wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Maul.
West slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
West looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
West drives through and clinches with Maul against the cage.
Maul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
West tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Maul misses.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by West misses
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West staying out of range there.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Maul wants to break free but West has control.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Maul stalling the fight. #BC2#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul misses with a looping left.
West tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul stuffs the takedown.
West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West misses with a takedown
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West slips a straight right by Maul.
West slips under a jab.
Maul with a jab.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maul tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Maul loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Maul.
West being controlled against the cage.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Maul catches West right on the button with a cross.
Maul cracks West with an open hand slap.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maul defends well and West ends up having to push Maul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul connects with a jab.#T4#
West staying out of range there.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maul throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maul catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maul misses with a straight right.
Maul throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maul blocks a head kick by West.
West is looking to clinch.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense.
Maul's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
West staying out of range there.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
West dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maul defends it nicely.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Donk. Maul catches West right on the button with a cross.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul looks to land a combination but West avoids it well. #CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
West is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Maul sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
West fails with the takedown.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Maul digs a good hook to West's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West slips under a jab.
West slips under a jab from Maul.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West tries for a takedown but Maul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West walks into a jab.
West avoids the body shot from Maul.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maul misses with a straight right.
West throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
West tries to clinch up.#TD#
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maul quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Maul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West is looking for a counter combo.
West moves to clinch but Maul breaks away
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
West tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West staying out of range there.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
West shoots for a takedown but Maul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
West shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense.
Maul misses with a head kick.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Maul catches West right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dauntless, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMANIAK 40 Hay-Darrow
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Fogomayu counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fogomayu. That snapped Maul's head back.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a body kick that stops Maul in his tracks momentarily.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Fogomayu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul throws a right hand that Fogomayu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fogomayu also avoids with ease.
Maul blocks the body kick.
Maul lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Fogomayu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fogomayu lands an uppercut.
Maul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fogomayu is keeping busy.
Fogomayu misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fogomayu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Maul.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maul.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fogomayu can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action. #T1#
Maul tries to break free but Fogomayu pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fogomayu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Fogomayu throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fogomayu moves away.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Fogomayu moves away and avoids it.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fogomayu counters with a left and a right that stings Maul.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul moves forwards but Fogomayu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fogomayu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Maul scores with a sloppy right hand. Fogomayu should have avoided that one.
Fogomayu looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Maul lands.
Maul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fogomayu counters with a solid body kick.
Maul misses with a combination
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul lands the left hand.
Maul defending well as Fogomayu loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fogomayu, as that shot connected.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fogomayu swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Fogomayu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a leg kick.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Fogomayu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fogomayu throws a counter combo.#T3#
Fogomayu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Fogomayu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Fogomayu misses with a body kick.
Maul misses the jab.
Fogomayu scores with a hook.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Fogomayu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Fogomayu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Fogomayu. That snapped Maul's head back.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Fogomayu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maul throws a head kick that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Fogomayu.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fogomayu misses with a kick to the body.
Fogomayu doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Fogomayu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maul cracks Fogomayu with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul misses with a hook.
Fogomayu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maul blocks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fogomayu at a distance.
Fogomayu misses with a looping left.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul connects with a crisp jab.
Fogomayu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul slips under a jab.
Fogomayu lands a head kick. Maul smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Maul looks to throw the jab but Fogomayu is out of range.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul with a jab.
Fogomayu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fogomayu swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul with a jab.
Maul connects with the punch.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fogomayu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Fogomayu counters with a shoot takedown. Maul fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maul is trying to keep Fogomayu in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fogomayu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fogomayu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maul is keeping the position for now.
Maul wants to stand but Fogomayu is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Maul working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fogomayu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fogomayu tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu throws a big counter head kick but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Maul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fogomayu throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Maul throws a series of punches but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu misses with a hook
and Maul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul throws a combination. Fogomayu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fogomayu thuds his right hand into Maul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul connects with a jab.
Maul throws a hook but Fogomayu avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fogomayu. That's going to slow Maul down.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Fogomayu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maul with a body shot.
Maul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Fogomayu ducks down to avoid it.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Fogomayu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fogomayu counters with a nice body kick.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fogomayu lands a really nice looking cross but Maul seems unphased.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Fogomayu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maul with a body shot.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fogomayu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maul throws a lazy head kick
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Fogomayu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fogomayu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fogomayu moves away.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Fogomayu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fogomayu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fogomayu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all 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!
Fogomayu thuds a left hand into Maul's body.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fogomayu.#T1#
Fogomayu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul wants to clinch up but Fogomayu keeps it at a distance.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick from Maul.
Maul throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Fogomayu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maul blocks it well.
Fogomayu defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Fogomayu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maul if he has to take too many more of those.
Maul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fogomayu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Fogomayu closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fogomayu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul looking to stall.
Come on Fogomayu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fogomayu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Fogomayu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul is trying to break the clinch but Fogomayu has him pressed against the cage.
Maul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fogomayu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fogomayu. #BC2#
Fogomayu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fogomayu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fogomayu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maul's sensitive parts. #T3#
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Maul.
Fogomayu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Maul is pressed up against the cage. Fogomayu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maul down to the mat. Maul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fogomayu counters with a head kick. #ROC2#
Maul is rocked!
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Maul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fogomayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maul seems to have got his legs back now.
Maul misses with a combination
and Fogomayu counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fogomayu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fogomayu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Fogomayu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Fogomayu ducks down to avoid it.
Maul takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Maul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fogomayu to score with a decent uppercut.
Maul cracks Fogomayu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fogomayu lands a jab to the head.
Fogomayu cracks Maul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fogomayu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fogomayu counters with an outside leg kick.
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Fogomayu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fogomayu 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu!
A very excited looking Kwiwan Fogomayu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK 38 Badger vs Neil
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Strikes staying out of range there.
Strikes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strikes. Strikes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes keeps Maul at a distance using the push kick.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Strikes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
Strikes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Strikes responds with a good body kick, but Maul manages to step out the way in time.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strikes.
Strikes moves out of range as Maul strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Maul.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with a straight left.
Strikes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maul.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good exchange - Maul coming out on top.
Maul throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maul.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Strikes saw that one coming.
Strikes has a takedown stuffed.
Maul throws a series of punches but Strikes moves out of range.
Maul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maul cracks Strikes with a good jab.
Strikes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strikes is defended easily by Maul.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.#T2#
Strikes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Strikes's head.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul is looking for a counter combo.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strikes on the side of the head.
Strikes walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook. Strikes ducked under it nicely.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Donk. Maul catches Strikes right on the button with a cross.
Strikes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maul defends it nicely.#T3#
Strikes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strikes looks for a takedown but Maul sprawls well.
Strikes throws a head kick that misses.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strikes on the side of the head.
Strikes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strikes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.
Strikes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strikes. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul digs a good body shot into Strikes's ribs.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Strikes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strikes looks winded!
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Maul cracks Strikes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strikes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Strikes is rocked!
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strikes is still on wobbly legs! Can Maul finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maul lands with a right that hurts Strikes. Strikes looks to clinch but Maul throws a short knee that drops Strikes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Paul Maul!
Paul Maul decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMANIAK 34 - Arcuri/West
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Janeiro ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Janeiro slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Janeiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Janeiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul lands with a cross.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul jabs at Janeiro's body.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Janeiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Janeiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maul sprawls and moves away.
Janeiro takes one on the button.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Janeiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Janeiro postures up in Maul's guard and throws a big left but Maul blocks it.
Janeiro trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom. #T1#
Janeiro being controlled here momentarily.
Maul wants to sweep but no luck.
Janeiro forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Janeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janeiro is working away from the top position though.
Maul has his hands clasped together around Janeiro's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Janeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Janeiro.
Maul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Janeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maul sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maul is defending against the submission attempts here by Janeiro.
Maul gets full guard.
Janeiro throws a strike but Maul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maul trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Janeiro has his foot on Maul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maul works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Maul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Janeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maul.
Maul trying to control but Janeiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maul controlling from the top position.
Janeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul is controlling Janeiro's trapped leg to prevent Janeiro from advancing to side control.
Maul is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Janeiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Janeiro is pressing down on Maul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maul is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Janeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Maul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maul defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Janeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Janeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Janeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul cracks Janeiro with a good jab.
Maul throws a monster overhand right that drops Janeiro! Maul follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
A very excited looking Paul Maul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK 31 - Maul vs Arcuri
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good, hard body kick but Maul shrugs it off.
Arcuri throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arcuri throws out a leg kick but Maul moves out of range and Arcuri only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range and Maul settles back down. #T1#
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri slips a jab from Maul.
As Maul backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Arcuri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arcuri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arcuri moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good, hard body kick but Maul shrugs it off.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maul looks to throw a body kick
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri with a nice cross.#CL#
Arcuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maul letting Arcuri take a breather here.#BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Arcuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arcuri cracks Maul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arcuri swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcuri doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Maul.#T3#
Maul throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul throws the left hand but Arcuri avoids the punch easily.
Arcuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arcuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maul lands a jab-cross combination.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arcuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
Maul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul looks to land a body kick but Arcuri moved away.
Arcuri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcuri tries to work over Maul's front leg with a kick but Maul checks it.
Maul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arcuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcuri throws a big counter combination but Maul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maul throws a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Arcuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcuri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
Arcuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a hook.
Arcuri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arcuri scrambles back to his feet.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arcuri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maul throws a right hand that misses
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Arcuri defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Arcuri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri fakes the leg kick and cracks Maul in the body.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul misses with a combination
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Maul's head back. #CL#
Arcuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Arcuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Arcuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arcuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arcuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcuri takes one on the button.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul throws a right hand that Arcuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Arcuri also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with an outside leg kick.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri lands with a nice body kick.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a body kick that stops Maul in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Arcuri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body kick.
Arcuri tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maul tries to land a body kick
and Arcuri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Arcuri drives through and clinches with Maul against the cage. #BC2#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Maul.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arcuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.#T4#
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maul in his tracks.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
Maul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Arcuri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Maul catches Arcuri right on the button with a cross.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Arcuri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcuri.
Arcuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Arcuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcuri scores with a spinning back kick!
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Arcuri closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.#BC#
Arcuri breaks from the clinch.
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maul in his tracks.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Maul. #T1#
Maul misses with a body punch
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Maul has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arcuri.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Arcuri.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Arcuri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Arcuri lands a stunning uppercut that sends Maul to the mat!
Maul is still in real trouble! Can Arcuri finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well. #SUB#
Arcuri is trying to work for a kimura but Maul is defending well.
Arcuri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Arcuri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maul sees it coming and defends easily.
Arcuri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Arcuri works his way into side control.
Arcuri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maul down.
Arcuri moves into full mount!
Arcuri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maul's face.
Arcuri looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maul is in a horrible position here. Arcuri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Arcuri scoring with strikes but Maul is staying in there.
Arcuri with good strikes from the mount here!
Arcuri is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Maul goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Arcuri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri is the new welterweight champion!
Phil Arcuri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMANIAK 28 Hay - Maul
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Maul finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Hay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab from Maul.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hay was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maul with a hook.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Hay lands a left and a right that send Maul crashing to the mat, dazed. Hay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Maul has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul lands a really nice looking cross but Hay seems unphased.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hay avoids the head kick by Maul.
Hay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hay misses with a looping left.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hay tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Hay blocks a head kick by Maul.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hay tries to bum rush Maul with a series of wild strikes but Maul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Hay moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Hay needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul connects with the punch.#KD#
Hay drops Maul with a beautiful combination! Maul stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hay is looking for the KO!
Maul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul cracks Hay with an open hand slap.
Maul digs a good body shot into Hay's ribs.
Maul lands a jab to Hay's midsection.#CL#
Hay has managed to clinch. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch.
Hay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
Hay tries to clinch up.
Hay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Hay throws a body kick that misses.
Hay slips a jab and a cross from Maul. #T2#
Hay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.#CL#
Hay moves into range and clinches up with Maul.
Maul lands with a light punch inside.
Hay is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul throws a good cross that connects.
Hay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Hay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maul tests Hay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Hay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Hay tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Hay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Hay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maul, pushing him back against the cage.
Maul has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nick Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Maul.
Hay misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hay fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hay.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul thuds his right hand into Hay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hay tries to clinch up.
Maul tries for a takedown but Hay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hay walks into a jab.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hay tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul lunges at Hay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hay's hand.
Maul scores with the left hand. Hay knows he should have avoided that one.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maul paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Hay misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul lands a body shot.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hay lands with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Hay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#KD#
Hay drops Maul with a beautiful combination! Maul stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hay is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul looks winded!
Hay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Hay finish him?
Maul swings for the body but Hay moves out of range.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hay is looking to clinch.
A combination from Hay does no damage.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul seems to have recovered his senses.
Hay is looking to clinch.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hay is looking to land body kicks.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Hay.
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul lands with a straight right. Hay didn't see that one coming.
Maul feints a jab promting Hay to slip. Maul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hay has a takedown stuffed.
Hay tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul lands with a cross. #TD#
Hay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maul manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hay fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Hay doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hay tries to clinch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul stuns Hay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hay is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul lands a jab to Hay's midsection.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Hay moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maul lands with a cross.
Maul jabs Hay right on the nose. Hay blinks but takes it well.
Hay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Hay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Hay gets a clinch.
Maul stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hay as Maul tries to tie him up. #BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Hay closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.
Hay blocks a body shot from Maul. #TD#
Hay gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Maul has one foot on Hay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nick Hay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maul connects with a right hand. Hay shakes it off.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hay has time to react.
Hay is looking to clinch.
Maul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Hay moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.#CL#
Hay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Hay rushes Maul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch.
Hay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maul throws a head kick that misses.
Hay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hay throws a body kick that misses.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hay moves forwards but Maul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Hay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul throws a series of punches but Hay moves out of range.
Hay wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul thuds a left hand into Hay's body.
Hay is looking to clinch.
Hay misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Hay fails to land with a series of punches.
Hay misses with a two punch combination.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Hay tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hay misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul unleashes a big counter combination but Hay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hay tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maul!
Hay tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul blocks the body kick.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hay fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hay's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hay takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hay wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Maul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul with a nice cross.
Maul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maul with a jab.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hay moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Hay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maul counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hay looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Hay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hay takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Hay is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Hay moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hay clinches up with Maul and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maul.
Nick Hay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hay lands a nice uppercut.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maul stalling against the cage.
Maul misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hay.
The referee calls for Maul to work.
Maul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hay pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Hay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Hay does no damage.
Hay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hay tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Hay misses.
Hay is looking to clinch but Maul is avoiding it.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Hay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Hay darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.#BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul throws a head kick but Hay moves out of range.
Hay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hay is looking to clinch.
Maul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Maul.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Hay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4##CL#
Hay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Hay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Maul.
Hay tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul scores with a jab to the head.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hay. Hay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Hay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Hay takes the fight into the clinch.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hay throws an elbow that misses.
Maul can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul'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.
#R4#
Hay tries to clinch up
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hay forces Maul back against the cage and clinches.
Hay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul avoids the elbow strike from Hay, against the cage. #BC2#
Maul breaks from the clinch.
Hay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hay gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Hay drives through and clinches with Maul against the cage.
Maul is trying to push Hay away but Hay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maul lands a left hand.
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!#BC2#
Maul breaks from the clinch.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
Hay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Hay misses with a wild combination.
Hay wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Hay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hay tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Maul shoots in and gets a takedown into Hay's guard.
Maul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maul is pushing down on Hay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hay is fighting to maintain full guard but Maul has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maul controlling the pace. #T2#
Hay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hay defending well though.
Maul controlling the action here.
Maul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Maul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Hay.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hay at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Maul. That snapped Hay's head back.
Hay tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Hay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Hay gets a clinch.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Hay controls his hands. #BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay walks into a left hand.
Hay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Maul lands.#T4#
Hay tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hay's head.#CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.
Maul has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul throws a right and a left that Hay avoids nicely.
Maul throws a good cross that connects.
Hay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Hay with an uppercut!
Maul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hay.
A left lands for Maul.
Maul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Hay is rocked!
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oh Hay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hay tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Hay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maul counters with a big right hand! Oh Hay is in trouble here! Maul follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
Paul Maul is the new welterweight champion!
Paul Maul thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMANIAK 24 Lotus vs Maul
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maul as he jumps to the side.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lotus doesn't seem phased though.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Maul finds it's target.
Lotus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maul sprawls well. Maul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul leaves Lotus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lotus moves forwards but Maul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maul lands a nice hook to Lotus's body. Lotus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lotus on the side of the head.
Maul throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Lotus is rocked!
Maul circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lotus to the canvas! Lotus doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maul keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
Paul Maul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Mendez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maul stuns Mendez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul scores with the left hand. Mendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Maul avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maul lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Maul connects with a right hand. Mendez shakes it off.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Mendez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez throws a big counter head kick but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Maul lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul sets himself, and Mendez steps forward looking for the clinch! Maul avoids it this time.
Mendez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maul checks it well. #T2#
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maul on his heels. He'll look to pass Maul's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Maul has his feet on Mendez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Maul. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maul swivels and escapes.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendez on the side of the head.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maul finish him?
Maul lands an overhand right.
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Maul throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul. #T3#
A jab from Maul misses.
Maul throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mendez dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maul!#ES#
Maul explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maul jabs at Mendez's body.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Maul throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul blocks a head kick by Mendez.
Maul appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maul slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maul throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range. #TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been informed that Mendez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendez trying to mount his opponent but Maul defends it. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but Maul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendez to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maul is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mendez prevents Maul from improving his position.
Maul keeping hold of Mendez's head, controlling as best he can.
Maul is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez is keen to just control but Maul is a slippery customer.
Maul trying to control but Mendez postures up.
Maul works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez won't allow Maul to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez slips under a jab from Maul.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch position.
Maul takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Maul misses.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendez lands a slapping body shot.
Mendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.#T3#
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Mendez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maul's hands.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Maul. Beautiful body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maul jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Maul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
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!
Mendez walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul connects with a jab.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Mendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maul but Maul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Maul. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
A clash of legs there as Maul blocks the low kick.
Mendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch position.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mendez avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maul defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Maul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Maul with a nice cross.
Mendez tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maul defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Maul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez. #T2#
Maul misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Mendez counters by clinching up.
Mendez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head. #BC#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maul takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Maul misses the jab.
Mendez dives in for a single leg takedown but Maul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maul punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Maul.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez tries to counter with a clinch but Maul shakes him off and moves away.
Maul punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maul cracks Mendez with a good jab.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Mendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maul to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiago Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Mendez gets a clinch.
Maul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Mendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maul stalling.
Maul keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMANIAK 17 - Griffiths-Maul
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Maul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths tries to counter with a takedown but Maul is quick to defend against it.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Maul throws a counter combo.
Maul throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
A big left from Maul misses.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Maul catches Griffiths right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul throws a good cross that connects.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Maul.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maul. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Maul throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range. #T1#
Maul misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maul blocks a leg kick.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul looks to land a combination. Griffiths sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Griffiths.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul misses with a jab to the body
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul misses with a hook to the body
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.#T2#
Maul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffiths takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Griffiths was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maul.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Griffiths shoots in and bounces Maul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffiths sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maul's guard.
Maul is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Griffiths is working for an americana but Maul has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Griffiths was thinking about the submission.
Griffiths lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB#
Griffiths has gone for a leg lock! Maul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffiths's guard.#REVB#
Maul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maul is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul stopping the sweep attempt from Griffiths.
Maul looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Griffiths looking for a guillotine here but Maul defends easily.
Maul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Griffiths has his foot on Maul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maul works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Maul trying to control but Griffiths is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Griffiths isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maul stacks Griffiths 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 Maul!
Maul trying to control the action but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Griffiths sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maul passes to side control.
Maul is looking to take a break and control but Griffiths is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffiths struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maul misses the body punch
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Griffiths counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffiths.
Maul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maul can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffiths advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffiths is looking to pass Maul's guard but actually Maul recovers to full guard.
Griffiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Griffiths postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffiths, into his guard. #REVB#
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Maul avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Griffiths is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Griffiths working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Griffiths working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Maul stands up and waves to Griffiths to follow him. #T2#
Maul misses with a straight left.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Griffiths shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maul napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stephen Griffiths overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maul tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Griffiths looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Griffiths tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffiths scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maul to see if he's OK.
Maul is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Griffiths wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maul, who protects the arm well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Maul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Griffiths tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Griffiths wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maul, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Maul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maul is not content to let Griffiths control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Griffiths wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maul, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Griffiths goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffiths but great work by Maul.
An elbow from Maul crashes against the mat.
Griffiths manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Griffiths is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maul is just riding it out for now. Griffiths eventually gives up the hold.
Maul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffiths. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maul is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Griffiths dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a three punch combo that has Maul backing up. Maul nods at Griffiths to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maul's head backwards.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely. #CL#
Griffiths closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.
Griffiths lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffiths lands with a light punch inside.
Griffiths pushes Maul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards. #T1#
Griffiths scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul is trying to break the clinch but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Griffiths attempts a counter takedown but Maul avoids it well and moves away.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Griffiths feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Maul.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
Maul takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Maul throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Maul misses with a body shot
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Maul wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
Griffiths lands with a straight right. Maul didn't see that one coming.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Griffiths counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffiths connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Griffiths throwing strikes but missing.
Griffiths showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griffiths trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.
Griffiths passes Maul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maul is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maul is trying to maintain the position but Griffiths is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Griffiths clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Maul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a right hand to the body.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Griffiths counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffiths missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Well, if Griffiths is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maul defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul trying to control here.
Griffiths sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maul defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Maul defends the submission attempt.
Maul trying to hold on to Griffiths's head to control him but Griffiths postures up. #SUB#
Griffiths is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Griffiths looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Griffiths wants to take a breather but Maul is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Griffiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maul is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Maul defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but Maul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffiths to get the leverage.
Maul controlling the position for now.
Griffiths is looking to take a break and control but Maul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Maul is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffiths. #SUB#
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maul has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maul tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but Maul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffiths to get the leverage. #SUB#
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Maul defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Griffiths had his way with Paul Maul in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Griffiths tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maul moves forwards but Griffiths connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Maul.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Griffiths counters with a head kick. That will keep Maul thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maul throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maul.#T1#
Maul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maul misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Griffiths counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maul wants to sweep here but Griffiths controlling him for the moment.
Maul is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
Griffiths drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maul dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Griffiths throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maul escapes and throws Griffiths's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Griffiths regains half guard.#SUB#
Griffiths looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.
Stephen Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB#
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.
Maul controlling the action here. #SUB#
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.
Griffiths has hold of Maul's hands but Maul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffiths is looking for a sweep. Maul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Maul postures up in Griffiths's guard and throws a big left but Griffiths blocks it.
Maul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Griffiths looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maul is defending well. Griffiths quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maul has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Griffiths celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Stephen Griffiths thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Cionaoith connects with a leg kick. Maul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Cionaoith catches Maul right on the button with a cross.
Cionaoith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cionaoith under the eye.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cionaoith tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cionaoith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cionaoith moves away.
Maul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maul takes a swing at Cionaoith's ribcage but misses.
Maul misses with a hook. Cionaoith ducked under it nicely.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cionaoith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Cionaoith looks to move away, Maul throws a big counter combo but Cionaoith just gets out of the way.
Cionaoith throws a sloppy body shot
and Maul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cionaoith.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cionaoith throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cionaoith moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cionaoith - the referee stops the clock and Maul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cionaoith. Maul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cionaoith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul throws a body punch but Cionaoith moves out of range.
Cionaoith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Cionaoith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cionaoith's corner calls for a 1-2. Cionaoith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cionaoith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cionaoith misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Maul tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cionaoith in his tracks.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Cionaoith throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cionaoith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maul tests Cionaoith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Cionaoith slips the punch.
Cionaoith lands with an uppercut that bounces Maul off the cage and back into range.
Cionaoith lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul slips under a jab from Cionaoith.
Maul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cionaoith connects with a high kick.
Cionaoith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul with a hook.
Cionaoith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cionaoith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Maul has closed the distance and engaged Cionaoith in a clinch. #BC#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Maul. That snapped Cionaoith's head back.
Cionaoith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cionaoith misses with a looping left.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cionaoith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Cionaoith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maul defends it well.
Maul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Maul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maul.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cionaoith circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Maul. Beautiful body shot.
Cionaoith connects with a solid leg kick.
Cionaoith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cionaoith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Cionaoith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Cionaoith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cionaoith misses.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Cionaoith saw that one coming.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Cionaoith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cionaoith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul tests Cionaoith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Cionaoith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a hook but Cionaoith avoids it easily.
Maul avoids the body shot from Cionaoith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cionaoith.
Maul misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Maul moves into range and clinches up with Cionaoith.
Maul tries to work over Cionaoith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maul lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Cionaoith saw that one coming.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Cionaoith moves away and avoids it.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cionaoith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maul defending well as Cionaoith loads up on a big left hand.
Cionaoith slips under a jab.
Cionaoith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cionaoith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maul blocks it well.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Cionaoith works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Cionaoith takes one to the chin there.
Maul throws a body punch but Cionaoith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cionaoith, right into the meat.
A head kick from Cionaoith lands but Maul takes it in his stride.
Cionaoith keeps the fight on the outside.
Cionaoith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cionaoith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cionaoith walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Cionaoith slips the punch.
Cionaoith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cionaoith defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Cionaoith swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Cionaoith lands a jab to the head.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Maul looks to land a combination but Cionaoith avoids it well.
Cionaoith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maul's sensitive parts.
Maul throws a hook but Cionaoith avoids it easily.
Cionaoith catches Maul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Cionaoith slips under a jab from Maul.#T2#
That kick from Cionaoith tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cionaoith avoids the body shot from Maul.
An inside leg kick lands from Cionaoith.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul takes one on the button.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cionaoith counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Cionaoith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maul to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maul throws a body kick that misses
and Cionaoith counters with a straight right hand.
Cionaoith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cionaoith scoring well with a low kick there.
Maul blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Maul.
Cionaoith looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range. #T3#
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cionaoith backs up against the cage.
Maul throws a hook but Cionaoith blocks it.#CL#
Maul moves into the clinch.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul jumps guard but Cionaoith stands there with Maul around his waist. Maul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul. #BC2#
Cionaoith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cionaoith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cionaoith swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Cionaoith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cionaoith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cionaoith looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cionaoith. #T4#
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cionaoith. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Cionaoith is just out of range.
Cionaoith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cionaoith misses with a hook.
Cionaoith looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Maul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cionaoith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Cionaoith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cionaoith counters with a body kick.
Cionaoith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cionaoith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul swings for the body but Cionaoith moves out of range.
Cionaoith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cionaoith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cionaoith doesn't seem phased though.
Cionaoith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Paul Maul 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cionaoith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cionaoith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cionaoith throws a sloppy head kick
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cionaoith, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Cionaoith.
Cionaoith ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul jabs at Cionaoith's body.
A big left from Cionaoith misses.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick
and Cionaoith counters with a low kick, right behind Maul 's knee.
Maul slips under a jab from Cionaoith.
Maul lands a head shot.
Maul lands a really nice looking cross but Cionaoith seems unphased.
Maul steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cionaoith. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cionaoith connects with a looping right hand.
Maul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cionaoith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cionaoith lands a front kick.#T1#
Cionaoith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cionaoith.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Cionaoith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cionaoith circles away quickly and effectively.
Cionaoith throws a lazy uppercut
and Maul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cionaoith tried to score with a low kick but Maul checks it.
Cionaoith jabs Maul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul slips a jab from Cionaoith.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Maul misses.
Cionaoith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Cionaoith is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cionaoith lands the left hand.#T2#
Cionaoith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cionaoith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cionaoith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cionaoith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cionaoith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maul's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cionaoith misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul wants to clinch.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cionaoith defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Cionaoith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Cionaoith.
A shot to the body from Maul misses
and Cionaoith counters with a nice body shot.
Cionaoith drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cionaoith. #T3#
Cionaoith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Cionaoith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Cionaoith counters with a nice leg kick.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cionaoith scores with a spinning back kick!
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul doesn't manage to clinch there - Cionaoith circles away.
Cionaoith is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cionaoith throws a solid leg kick but Maul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cionaoith.
Cionaoith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maul will feel that in the morning.
Maul tries to bum rush Cionaoith with a series of wild strikes but Cionaoith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Cionaoith moved out of range.
Maul blocks a head kick by Cionaoith.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
Cionaoith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cionaoith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cionaoith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Cionaoith throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cionaoith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maul momentarily.
Cionaoith lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cionaoith. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cionaoith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul lands the left hand.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Cionaoith.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cionaoith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Maul moves in looking to clinch but Cionaoith pushes him off.
Cionaoith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maul defends it well.
Toal Kean Cionaoith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul sizes up Cionaoith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toal Kean Cionaoith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maul 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toal Kean Cionaoith!

Event: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Lokren blocks a jab.
We've been told by Lokren's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Maul forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Maul is trying to maintain a safe position but Lokren gets an underhook and turns Maul into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maul.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Lokren has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Maul throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul slips a straight right by Lokren.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maul's head backwards.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul scores with a jab. Lokren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maul needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lokren lands a head shot.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
A big left from Maul misses.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Lokren throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Maul is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Lokren works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lokren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul stuns Lokren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maul misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lokren misses with a body punch
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Maul tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren cracks Maul with a good jab.
Maul misses with a left hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maul has time to react.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lokren!
Maul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Lokren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lokren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maul avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Maul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul takes one on the button.
Lokren lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren digs a good hook to Maul's body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren scores with a jab. Maul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Maul has closed the distance and engaged Lokren in a clinch. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch. #T3#
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Lokren is out of range.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Maul cracks Lokren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Maul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokren misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Maul knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren jabs Maul to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Maul wants to clinch
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Lokren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Maul misses.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul walks into a left hand.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren stuns Maul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Lokren.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Maul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lokren's hands.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maul scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Maul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Lokren clobbers Maul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Maul's head back.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren counters with a left to the body.
Lokren lands with a straight right. Maul didn't see that one coming.
Maul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul misses the body punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
Maul cracks Lokren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lokren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Maul wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Maul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokren, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lokren cracks Maul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Maul missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Maul's body.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul darts in trying to clinch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Maul lands an overhand right.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren scores with a three punch combo!
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Maul works Lokren's body with a nice hook.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Maul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Maul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Lokren slips a jab from Maul.
Lokren seems to have got his legs back now.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Maul moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Maul misses with a body punch
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC 400
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker lands with a nice body punch.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance. #T1#
Maul slips a jab from Whitaker .
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker 's corner calls for a 1-2. Whitaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitaker gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maul gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Whitaker is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
A relieved looking Paul Maul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Maul misses with a straight right.
Wolny moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolny's head.
We've been told by Wolny's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolny blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolny tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Maul stalks Wolny and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolny's face. Wolny staggers backwards, shaken.
Wolny throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Maul misses with a double jab #CL#
and Wolny counters by moving into the clinch.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul blocks an uppercut.
Wolny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolny.
Maul blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Wolny stalling the fight.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul has Wolny pressed against the cage.
Wolny scores with a shot to the side of Maul's head.
Maul avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolny.
Maul letting Wolny take a breather here.
Wolny stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolny lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolny.
Wolny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Maul trying to control the position but instead, Wolny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maul into the cage.
Wolny misses with some punches. #T2#
Wolny swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolny.
Maul tries a body shot but Wolny blocks it.
Maul scores with a hook to the body.
Wolny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolny lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolny.
Maul presses Wolny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wolny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolny scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maul.
Wolny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolny struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul tries to work over Wolny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolny controls his hands. #T3#
Wolny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul tries to throw a body punch but Wolny avoids it by throwing Maul back against the cage.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Wolny.
A head punch on the inside from Wolny fails to land.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Maul throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolny avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolny.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wolny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolny gets through Maul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolny throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Wolny misses with the head strike.
Wolny lands with a left to the head.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolny fails to land.
Wolny tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Wolny holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolny is leaning against Maul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Wolny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolny working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Maul.
A right hand to the body from Wolny.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolny tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Wolny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul is trying to push Wolny away but Wolny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Maul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Wolny on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolny throws an elbow but misses.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Wolny dominated that round.
That's time! Wolny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul throws a right and a left that Wolny avoids nicely.
Wolny doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Wolny scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolny.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolny lands an overhand right.
Maul misses the jab.
Maul has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wolny darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.
Wolny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolny scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Wolny lands a left hand.
Maul is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Wolny misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Wolny is working Maul over against the cage.
Wolny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolny lands a shoulder strike.
Wolny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Wolny lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Wolny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolny leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wolny.
A hook to the body from Wolny.
Wolny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maul is trying to stall.
Wolny throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Wolny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolny lands a right hand.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolny misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolny misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolny lands a shoulder strike.
Wolny lands a right hand.
Wolny has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Wolny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maul wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Maul.
A head punch on the inside from Wolny fails to land. #BC2#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
Maul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolny takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance.
Wolny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolny.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Maul looks to land a left hand but Wolny moved out of range nicely.
It appears Wolny was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Wolny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maul lands a jab to Wolny's midsection.
Wolny moves forwards but Maul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolny is looking to counter punch.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Wolny moved out of range.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul cracks Wolny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolny cracks Maul with an open hand slap.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Wolny.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolny.
A little feinted left hand from Wolny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maul is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Maul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolny.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolny momentarily.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul throws a lazy body kick
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolny throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolny is just out of range.
Wolny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with the combination.
Wolny lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolny defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul moves away from the strike by Wolny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Wolny dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul lands a head shot.
Wolny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolny.
Wolny went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolny scores with a hook.
Wolny takes one to the chin there.
Wolny moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolny circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Wolny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maul will feel that in the morning.
Wolny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.#T1#
Wolny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolny counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Maul.
Wolny moves away from the strike by Maul.
A little feinted left hand from Wolny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maul's hands.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWolny.
Maul connects with a body shot.
That kick from Wolny tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Wolny.
Maul on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maul lands with a shot to the body.
Wolny tries a low kick but Maul avoids it.
Wolny lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears Wolny was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maul takes a swing at Wolny's ribcage but misses.
Wolny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Wolny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wolny slips under a jab.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Wolny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolny throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolny is just out of range.
Maul throws a body kick that misses.
Wolny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolny lands a body shot.
Maul moves forwards but Wolny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Wolny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Wolny throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Wolny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolny is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Wolny tenderised Maul's leg. Maul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wolny counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul throws a series of punches but Wolny avoids them all with ease.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Wolny saw that one coming.
Maul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolny fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maul's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul swinging wildly here.
Wolny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolny misses with a hook.
Maul throws out a counter right but Wolny avoids it with no problem.
Artur Wolny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul tries to land a body kick
and Wolny counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Wolny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolny jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolny was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Wolny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Wolny counters with a straight right hand.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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 Artur Wolny.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Wolny!

Event: Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Maul misses.
White is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
Maul scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul misses with a double jab.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
A jab from Maul misses.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a left hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Maul dodges the punch combination from White.
Maul throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Maul connects with a single shot there.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Maul misses with a body shot.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Donk. Maul catches White right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White moves out of range as Maul strikes.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Maul.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by White.
Maul throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
White throws a counter combo.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.
Maul throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
Donk. Maul catches White right on the button with a cross.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
White misses with a body kick.
White needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
White walks into a left hand.
Chris White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul misses with a looping left.
A big left from Maul misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White is looking for the big counter here.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul misses with a left hand
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Maul backing up. Maul nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Nice defenses there by White.
White scores with a push kick.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maul lands a head shot.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
White needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maul digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
White slips under a jab from Maul.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Maul misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a series of strikes. Maul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Maul.#T2#
Maul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White slips a straight right by Maul.
White feints a jab promting Maul to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White throws a counter combo.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Maul is predictable there
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Maul feinted with a counter takedown.
Maul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a body kick that stops Maul in his tracks momentarily.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maul misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
White defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maul throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul with a hook.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with the combination.
Maul looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a double jab.
White swinging wildly here.
Maul misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Maul misses.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul avoids a kick to the body.
Maul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maul dodges the punch combination from White. #T3#
Maul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White checks a leg kick.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target. #T4#
Maul swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White thinks about the counter body kick.
White defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White slips a straight right by Maul.
As Maul backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Maul missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws a counter combo.
Maul misses with a looping left.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maul attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.
Chris White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
An out of breath Paul Maul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Harding slips a jab from Maul.
A nice side step and Harding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maul.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Harding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Maul tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Harding misses.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding throws an off balance right hand
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Harding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Harding's belly button to the back.
Maul misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Maul misses with a body shot.
Harding defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maul.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Maul misses.
Harding slips a jab from Maul.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Maul clobbers Harding with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding moves away from the strike by Maul.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harding blocks a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
It looked like Maul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harding.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harding swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Nice uppercut there from Harding.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harding slips a jab from Maul.#T3#
Harding throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Maul throws a leg kick
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harding slips under a jab.
Harding swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
It seemed like Harding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harding feints a jab promting Maul to slip. Harding then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Harding throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Maul cracks Harding with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Harding is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maul rather than just go for the knockout.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Maul.
Harding takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding slips under a jab from Maul.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maul!
Maul moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harding momentarily.
Harding takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Maul.
Harding throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Maul tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
Harding takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harding works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding blocks a jab.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
Maul throws the left hand but Harding avoids the punch easily.
Harding punishes Maul's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Harding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harding.
Maul misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Harding throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harding slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harding's hands.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.#T4#
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maul momentarily.
Harding throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harding scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harding circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
Harding changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul misses with a combination
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Harding misses.
Harding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harding misses with a hook.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Maul misses its target.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Maul misses with a hook
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maul scores with a one two! Harding had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harding lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harding finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Maul.
Maul misses the jab.
Maul scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Harding.#T2#
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
A jab from Harding misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Harding lands the left hand.
Harding slips under a jab.
Harding jabs Maul right on the nose. Maul blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Harding looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul misses the body punch
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harding.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harding stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Harding takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
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!
Harding misses with a straight right.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harding lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Harding throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Harding misses
and Maul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maul duly obliges.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul is looking to counter the offense by Harding and move into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harding 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Harding thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland Games 193
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Of Bath And Wells lands a jab.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Maul with an open hand slap.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Bath And Wells now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Of Bath And Wells with a jab.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Maul misses with a hook.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping right.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Of Bath And Wells throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maul moves away from the strike by Of Bath And Wells.
Maul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Of Bath And Wells connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maul scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Maul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Of Bath And Wells to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Maul jumps into guard, dragging Of Bath And Wells to the mat.
Maul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Of Bath And Wells has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maul is proving hard to escape from.
Maul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Of Bath And Wells 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. #T2#
Maul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Of Bath And Wells has passed into side control.
Of Bath And Wells is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maul is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Of Bath And Wells tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maul is trying to control Of Bath And Wells's posture but Of Bath And Wells avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maul wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Of Bath And Wells has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the body.
Maul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Of Bath And Wells swivels and escapes.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Of Bath And Wells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maul walks into a straight right hand from Of Bath And Wells.
A nice combination there by Maul.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Of Bath And Wells's coach down at LOD: Contenders was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Of Bath And Wells's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Of Bath And Wells with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Bath And Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Bath And Wells swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maul.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Bishop Of Bath And Wells dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Of Bath And Wells connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Of Bath And Wells was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Bath And Wells takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul moves out of range as Of Bath And Wells strikes.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Of Bath And Wells throws a big shot that misses.
Maul is looking to clinch but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding it.
Of Bath And Wells fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maul on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Bath And Wells's corner calls for a 1-2. Of Bath And Wells obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Of Bath And Wells takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Bath And Wells avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Bath And Wells darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Maul has managed to clinch.
Of Bath And Wells misses with the head strike.
Of Bath And Wells misses with some punches.
Maul works on Of Bath And Wells's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Maul manages to break the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Of Bath And Wells swings for the body but Maul moves out of range. #T2#
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maul misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Maul with a good jab.
Of Bath And Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Bath And Wells swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Bath And Wells moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Of Bath And Wells keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Of Bath And Wells thuds his right hand into Maul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maul lands an overhand right.
Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
As Of Bath And Wells tries to get set, Maul tries to push him back and clinch up but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid the attempt.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a shot to the body.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Of Bath And Wells sprawls well. Of Bath And Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maul gets slowly back to his feet.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Bath And Wells lands a slapping body shot.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a cross.
Maul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Of Bath And Wells swinging wildly here.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Bishop Of Bath And Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Of Bath And Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a wild combination.
Of Bath And Wells dips to his left and cracks Maul with an uppercut!
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Maul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Of Bath And Wells's guard.
Maul wants to control from the top but Of Bath And Wells keeps moving.
Maul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Of Bath And Wells seems keen to control Maul's posture.#T1##SU#
Maul gets to his feet. Of Bath And Wells looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut.
Of Bath And Wells lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Of Bath And Wells let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul moves away from the strike by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping right.
Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul works over Of Bath And Wells's head and body with a nice combination.
Maul dives in for a single leg takedown but Of Bath And Wells sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Of Bath And Wells now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Of Bath And Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul shoots in looking for a takedown. Of Bath And Wells tries to sprawl out of it but Maul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Of Bath And Wells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Of Bath And Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul misses with a hook. Of Bath And Wells ducked under it nicely.
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Maul misses its target.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Of Bath And Wells lands a head shot.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
Of Bath And Wells fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.#T3#
Of Bath And Wells fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Of Bath And Wells sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells moves out of range of the leg kick from Maul.
Of Bath And Wells sizes up Maul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Bath And Wells is just out of range.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul scores with a jab. Of Bath And Wells acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul throws a body punch but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Maul.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul tries to clinch up
letting Of Bath And Wells counter with a right hand. #T4#
A punch combination from Maul misses.
A nice side step and Of Bath And Wells releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul shoots in and drives through. Of Bath And Wells sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells connects with a right hand. Maul shakes it off.
Maul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Maul rushes Of Bath And Wells and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Maul decides to pull guard.
Of Bath And Wells trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Of Bath And Wells winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Maul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semerad, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Semerad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Semerad manages to end up in side control.
Maul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerad wants to control but Maul is keeping him busy.
Maul moves into full guard.
Maul pulls Semerad in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Semerad has gone for a leg lock! Maul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Semerad's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Semerad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maul won't allow Semerad to sweep him here.
Maul wants to get up but he can't break Semerad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Semerad has Maul pulled in close to control his posture.
Maul trying to control but Semerad is working from the bottom.
Maul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maul postures up.
Maul stays in close to Semerad's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses.
Maul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Maul moves into the clinch.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Semerad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maul regains guard immediately.
Maul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Semerad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maul.
Maul controlling the pace.
Semerad wants to control but Maul is keeping busy. #SUB#
Semerad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semerad tries to roll over but Maul keeps him under control.
Maul trying to control the action but Semerad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Semerad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Maul escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Maul pushes Semerad up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maul prevents the takedown attempt.
Maul prevents the takedown attempt.
Maul prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Semerad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Semerad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul gets underhooks to prevent Semerad's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maul throws a one two combo.
Maul stalks Semerad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Semerad's face. Semerad staggers backwards, shaken.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semerad's head backwards.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semerad.
Semerad on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Semerad is rocked!
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Semerad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Semerad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maul connects with a right that clearly hurt Semerad. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Maul proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Semerad collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
Our winner, Paul Maul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland Games 184
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Stubb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maul's head.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Stubb defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Stubb moves into the clinch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul digs a right hand underneath Stubb's ribcage. Stubb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Stubb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb slowing the pace effectively.
Stubb throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stubb.
Maul misses with some punches. #T1#
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb looking to stall.
Stubb lands a right hand.
Stubb effectively controlling the action here.
Maul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stubb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maul can turn it around.
Maul working aggressively here.
Stubb misses with a body punch.
Stubb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Stubb.
Maul lands with a light punch inside.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul misses with the head strike.
A short right from Maul.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maul. #T2#
Maul lands a body punch.
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb is trying to stall.
Stubb is pushing Maul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stubb.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb pushes Maul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Stubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul. #T3#
Maul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Stubb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Nice body punch from Stubb - that landed with a thud.
Maul lands a right hand.
Stubb looking to slow down the pace here.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maul is keeping busy.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Stubb has the dominant position.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul lands a right hand. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Stubb.
Stubb lands an uppercut.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Stubb controls the action.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stubb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Stubb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maul's efforts to push away.
Stubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Stubb blocks the elbow strike.
Maul blocks a body shot from Stubb.
Maul blocking some punches.
Stubb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Maul tries a body shot but Stubb blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Stubb lands.
Maul slips under a jab from Stubb.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Stubb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stubb backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Stubb.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stubb on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Stubb's leg but Stubb calmly moves out of range.
Stubb clobbers Maul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Stubb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stubb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Stubb darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.
Stubb lands a shoulder strike.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stubb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
A short right from Stubb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Stubb lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stubb.
Stubb tries to stall but Maul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Maul scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stubb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maul is trying to break the clinch but Stubb has him pressed against the cage.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
Maul is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul misses with some punches.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stubb.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Stubb slows down the pace here.
Alexander Stubb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb gets through Maul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land. #T3#
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
Stubb blocking some punches.
A short right from Stubb.
Maul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stubb has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Stubb to work.
Maul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stubb prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Stubb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
Stubb digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maul misses with some punches. #T4#
Stubb lands with a light punch inside.
Stubb stalling in the clinch but Maul improves position.
Stubb avoiding damage.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul is leaning against Stubb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stubb lands a left hand.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Stubb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stubb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stubb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Stubb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stubb forces Maul back against the cage and clinches.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stubb leaning against his opponent.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubb lands a shot to the body.
Stubb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stubb prevents a body shot from Maul.
Stubb slowing the pace effectively.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb is pushing Maul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Stubb.
Stubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Stubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Stubb has closed the distance and engaged Maul in a clinch.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Stubb presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maul.
Stubb tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
A hook to the body from Maul.
A nice left hand lands by Stubb.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Stubb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stubb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stubb struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands. #T2#
Stubb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Stubb controlling the action here for a moment.
Stubb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stubb is struggling to control the position.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stubb digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maul takes a shot to the head.
Stubb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Stubb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stubb.
Maul lands with a short shot to the head.
Stubb is working Maul over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maul as Stubb tries to tie him up. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Stubb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maul up against the cage.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubb seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Maul scores with a shot to the side of Stubb's head.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb has Maul pressed against the cage, preventing Maul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Stubb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stubb.
Maul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stubb or not.
Stubb misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Stubb slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Maul takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stubb connects with a nice looking jab.
Stubb throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Maul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Stubb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Stubb tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Alexander Stubb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Stubb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Stubb. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Stubb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Stubb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stubb 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stubb!
A relieved looking Alexander Stubb 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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