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Event:
FSF 9: Strong Man
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Manning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maverick with a jab.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Maverick counters with a crisp one two that drops Manning! Maverick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manning to his feet! Manning is in big trouble!#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manning sprawls well. Manning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet.
Manning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maverick.
Manning seems to have recovered his senses.
Manning misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maverick rather than just go for the knockout.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning lands the left hand.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Manning misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick looks to land a combination but Manning avoids it well.
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manning works the jab nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning lands with a shot to the body.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body.
Maverick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning slaps away a takedown attempt from Maverick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maverick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manning avoids it really well and circles away.
Manning stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Manning takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manning scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maverick misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Manning lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Manning.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maverick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Manning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maverick tries to move into range but Manning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Manning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maverick with a poor takedown
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Manning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maverick backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Maverick is rocked!
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maverick's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a body punch but Manning moves out of range.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maverick thinking.
Maverick misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Maverick throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Manning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manning throws a leg kick but Maverick moved away.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but Manning slips the punch.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD2#
Manning lands a big right hand that sends Maverick crashing to the mat! Manning stays standing though and waves Maverick back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning drops Maverick with a naaaaasty hook - Maverick is in real trouble here! Manning dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!
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Event:
G #38 Karter vs Brophy
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maverick.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Melendez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez connects with a jab.
Melendez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
Melendez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maverick misses with a looping left.
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Melendez avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez lands with a slapping head kick.
Maverick misses with a hook. Melendez ducked under it nicely.
Melendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been informed that Melendez 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.
Maverick checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Maverick.
Melendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Melendez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Melendez connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Maverick's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Maverick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Melendez .
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Melendez slips under a jab from Maverick.
Melendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maverick throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melendez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Melendez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Melendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Melendez has time to react.
Melendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Maverick blocks a head kick by Melendez .
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maverick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Melendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Maverick takes a swing at Melendez 's ribcage but misses.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Maverick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Melendez misses with a double jab.
Maverick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Maverick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maverick's head backwards.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Maverick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melendez can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giblert Melendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giblert Melendez 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Melendez cracks Maverick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melendez misses with a head kick.
Maverick attempts a counter takedown but Melendez avoids it well and moves away.
Melendez throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Maverick counters with a crisp one two that drops Melendez ! Maverick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Melendez to his feet! Melendez is in big trouble!#ROC#
Melendez is rocked!
A head kick misses from Melendez .
Maverick misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Melendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maverick working aggressively here.
#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melendez but Melendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melendez throws a fast counter high kick but Maverick manages to duck under it in time.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Melendez .
Maverick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giblert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maverick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melendez .
Melendez stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maverick with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a head kick. That will keep Maverick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maverick blocks a head kick by Melendez .
Maverick shoots in looking for a takedown. Melendez tries to sprawl out of it but Maverick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Melendez .
Melendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ester Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Maverick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melendez .#T2#
Maverick throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Melendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melendez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melendez lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez throws a leg kick which misses Maverick's front leg but catches the back leg as Maverick tries to avoid it.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Melendez throws a head kick that half lands.
Maverick stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez 's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Melendez tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Are you kidding me?! Maverick ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Melendez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ester Maverick!
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Event:
G #34 STOLT vs ALEXIUS
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Maverick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melendez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maverick scrambles back to his feet.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melendez misses with a head kick.
It looked like Maverick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melendez misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Maverick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maverick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
Melendez controlling Maverick's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throwing strikes from guard but Melendez blocks nicely.
Maverick is fighting to break Melendez 's control of his arms but Melendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melendez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Maverick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maverick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maverick postures up in Melendez 's guard and throws a big left but Melendez blocks it.
Maverick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maverick 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.
Melendez has Maverick pulled in close to control his posture.
Maverick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maverick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Melendez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melendez 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard. #REVB##T2#
Maverick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Melendez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Melendez feints and then cracks Maverick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maverick down.
Melendez throws a head kick that misses.
Maverick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Melendez throws a leg kick
and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Melendez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Melendez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maverick.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Maverick shoots in looking for a takedown but Melendez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maverick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melendez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Melendez misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Melendez .
Maverick tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Melendez clinches up against the cage.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melendez lands a body punch.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Melendez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Melendez fails to land. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maverick.
Melendez can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Melendez .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Melendez throws a head punch that misses.
Melendez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melendez pushes Maverick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Melendez controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a left to the head.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Melendez .
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Melendez pushes Maverick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick tries to land knees in the clinch but Melendez avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giblert Melendez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Melendez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maverick attempts a counter takedown but Melendez avoids it well and moves away.
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Melendez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Maverick counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Melendez throws Maverick to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Melendez instigates a clinch.
Melendez tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melendez misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maverick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melendez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Melendez misses with some punches.
Maverick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melendez .
Melendez blocking some punches.
Melendez blocking some punches.
Maverick gets through Melendez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Melendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Melendez gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melendez .
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giblert Melendez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melendez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Melendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maverick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Melendez 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.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick lands with a left to the head.
Melendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez blocking some punches.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Melendez .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maverick. #T2#
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melendez .
Melendez lands an uppercut.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melendez scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melendez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez lands with a right to the head.
Melendez managing to block the knees to the body from Maverick.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melendez .
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Melendez fails to land.
Melendez tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Melendez .
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick is leaning against Melendez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melendez takes a shot to the head.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melendez 's elbow.
Melendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Melendez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melendez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melendez 's elbow.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melendez misses with a body punch.
Melendez scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Melendez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melendez blocks an uppercut.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Melendez lands a left hand.
Maverick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
A short right from Melendez .
Still in the clinch, Melendez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Melendez lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maverick.
Melendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Ester Maverick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maverick is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Melendez .
Melendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Melendez clinches with his opponent.
Maverick lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Melendez fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Melendez controls his hands.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Melendez blocking some punches.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Melendez lands a shot to the body.
Maverick misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Maverick.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Melendez controls his hands.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melendez lands with a right to the head.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melendez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Melendez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Maverick as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melendez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Melendez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Melendez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melendez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melendez tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maverick.
Melendez misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick scores with a shot to the side of Melendez 's head.
Melendez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melendez .
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Melendez misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melendez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick lands a nice uppercut.
Melendez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Melendez .
Melendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melendez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melendez .
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melendez tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melendez lands a left hand.
Maverick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez digs a right hand underneath Maverick's ribcage. Maverick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Melendez .
Melendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melendez scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maverick.
Melendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melendez .
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melendez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Melendez .
Melendez lands a shot to the body.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Melendez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melendez misses with a body punch.
Maverick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Ester Maverick.
I think Maverick 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Silker there.
Maverick defending well as Silker loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick fails with a takedown attempt.
Silker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silker defends it well.#TD2#
Maverick gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Maverick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Silker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Silker gets back to full guard.
Maverick lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB#
Maverick is posturing up here but Silker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maverick tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maverick has to tap! Slick submission there by Silker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drei Silker!
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Event:
GENERATION #19 BLACK vs STEIN
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avsketij looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Avsketij closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
#T1#
Avsketij looking to stall.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Avsketij.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Maverick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maverick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avsketij is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avsketij is pressed up against the cage. Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avsketij down to the mat. Avsketij avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avsketij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick feinted with a counter takedown.
Maverick throws the left hand but Avsketij avoids the punch easily.#T2##CL2#
Avsketij closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Avsketij blocks an uppercut.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Avsketij misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avsketij defends it nicely.
Avsketij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Avsketij pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Maverick looking for a takedown.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maverick lands an uppercut.
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Avsketij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Nice cross by Maverick.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avsketij but Avsketij pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick tries to bum rush Avsketij with a series of wild strikes but Avsketij uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avsketij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ester Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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.
#R2#
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Maverick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avsketij looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avsketij keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Maverick.
Avsketij is pushing Maverick's head away, looking to escape. Maverick manages to hold on to the position though.
Maverick landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Maverick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij defending against the ground and pound.
Maverick is looking to take a break and control but Avsketij is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avsketij can do to turn this around?
Avsketij taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Avsketij wants to get back to his feet but Maverick drags him back down.
Maverick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Avsketij managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maverick.
Maverick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maverick trying to control the position but Avsketij is working away.
Maverick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Avsketij is avoiding damage well.
Maverick cracks Avsketij with a big elbow.
Maverick throwing strikes but Avsketij manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Avsketij content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Avsketij working away.#T2#
Maverick is looking to regain half guard here but Avsketij keeps moving and retains side control.
Avsketij controls the position from side control.
Maverick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Avsketij is not content to let Maverick control the position.
Maverick misses with a head shot. Avsketij uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maverick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avsketij works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maverick stands up over Avsketij, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving.
Maverick throws an elbow that misses. Avsketij uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maverick's guard. Nice move by Avsketij!#REVB#
Maverick wants to hit a switch here but Avsketij passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maverick there!
Avsketij controlling his opponent. #T4#
Maverick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick tries to hold on but Avsketij postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ester Maverick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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#
Maverick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Maverick shoots in and bounces Avsketij off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ester Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avsketij works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick stops Avsketij from standing up.
Maverick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maverick trying to control but Avsketij is working from the bottom.
Avsketij wants to get back to his feet but Maverick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maverick works over Avsketij with some ground and pound from guard.
Maverick with a nice head shot there.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Avsketij preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick throws a big elbow that misses.
Maverick is working Avsketij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avsketij utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maverick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasily Avsketij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avsketij can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Maverick throws a strike but Avsketij rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maverick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avsketij is one step ahead there.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ester Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avsketij trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Avsketij must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Maverick looking to control.
Maverick 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.
Maverick is really struggling to control Avsketij but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Maverick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avsketij is aware though and is defending well.
Maverick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avsketij stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Ester Maverick has been cut.#T4#
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avsketij.
Avsketij walks into a stiff left hand from Maverick.
Maverick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Avsketij counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ester Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maverick 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ester Maverick!
In defeat, Vasily Avsketij stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.
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Event:
GENERATION #15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Muna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maverick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Muna.
Muna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Muna wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Maverick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maverick.
Muna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maverick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muna lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Muna looks to move away, Maverick throws a big counter combo but Muna just gets out of the way.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Muna.#T1#
Muna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muna wants to clinch but Maverick slips to the side#TD#
and Maverick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muna! #ES2#
Muna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Muna lands with a good body shot.
Maverick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Suklaa Muna has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Muna was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Muna finds it's way through Maverick's defenses. #CL2#
Muna forces Maverick back against the cage and clinches.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Muna lands a right hand.
Muna swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muna misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muna lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muna blocks an uppercut.
Muna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Muna lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Maverick decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Muna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Muna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Suklaa Muna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muna scores with a sloppy right hand. Maverick should have avoided that one.
Muna scores with a nice strike.
Muna cracks Maverick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Maverick is rocked!#T3#
Muna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muna lands with a cross.
Muna is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maverick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muna falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Maverick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maverick.
We've been hearing that Maverick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Muna has momentary wrist control but Maverick slips an elbow through the middle.
Muna keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Maverick prevents Muna from getting back to his feet.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Maverick throws a strike but Muna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Muna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Maverick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Muna stands up and waves to Maverick to follow him.
Muna jabs Maverick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muna lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Muna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suklaa Muna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suklaa Muna'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.
#R2#
Muna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maverick.
Muna lands a jab.
Muna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Muna.
Maverick shoots in looking for a takedown but Muna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maverick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muna throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muna 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muna moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Muna.
Suklaa Muna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Muna.#T1#
Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muna with a nice cross.
Muna closes the distance but Maverick moves to the side
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Muna scores with a hook to the body. Maverick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muna tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Maverick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muna!
Muna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maverick working the ground and pound but Muna is defending the strikes.
Maverick lands an elbow.
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!
Muna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maverick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Muna prevents Maverick from improving position. #T2#
Maverick grinds an elbow into Muna's temple.
Maverick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Maverick crashes against the mat.
Maverick is looking to take a break and control but Muna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maverick throwing strikes but Muna manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muna controlling from side mount.
Maverick is looking for a sweep.
Ester Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Maverick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU2#
Muna stands up.
Muna falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Maverick counters with a takedown into side control.
Maverick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Maverick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maverick throws a strike aimed at the side of Muna's head but Muna avoids it well.
Maverick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Muna is trying to buck Maverick off.#T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maverick working the ground and pound but Muna is defending the strikes.
Muna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maverick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Muna is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Muna is trying to buck Maverick off.#ES2#
Muna sneaks out the side door and pushes Maverick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Decent striking displayed by Muna there.
Ester Maverick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muna lands a jab to the nose.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
Maverick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muna sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick tries to counter with a takedown but Muna is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suklaa Muna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Suklaa Muna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maverick walks into a stiff left hand from Muna.
Muna lands with an uppercut that bounces Maverick off the cage and back into range.
Muna looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick ducks right into an uppercut from Muna.
Muna throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maverick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muna circles away.
Maverick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muna takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Muna as he connects with a hook.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muna circles away quickly and effectively.
Muna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maverick takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Muna fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Muna looks to move away, Maverick throws a big counter combo but Muna just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muna. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muna.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maverick momentarily.
Muna catches Maverick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muna scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Muna does it's job there.
A right-left combo lands from Muna. #KD2#
Muna lands a left and a right that send Maverick crashing to the mat, dazed. Muna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Muna 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Muna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muna misses the jab.
Maverick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Muna cracks Maverick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
Muna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Muna.
Muna walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Maverick drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Muna swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Maverick's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suklaa Muna!
During a confident post fight interview, Suklaa Muna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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