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Event:
ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight right hand.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maksim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim throws a combination. Trax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maksim scores with a jab to the body.
Trax with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL2#
Trax has closed the distance and engaged Maksim in a clinch.
Maksim has Trax pressed against the cage, preventing Trax from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maksim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trax tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Maksim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a nice uppercut.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maksim throws a big counter combination but Trax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivan Maksim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Trax has a takedown stuffed.
Maksim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trax at a distance.
Trax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maksim circles away.
Maksim lands with a nice body punch.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a three punch combo that has Trax backing up. Trax nods at Maksim to acknowledge the strikes.
Trax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Johny Trax has been cut.#T3#
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trax looks winded!
Maksim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maksim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trax fails with the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Maksim to counter with a crisp jab.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Trax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maksim works Trax's body with a nice hook.
Trax has his takedown stuffed
and Maksim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maksim scores with a punch to the head.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maksim to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Trax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trax thinking.
Maksim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trax throws a right hand that misses
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trax has his takedown stuffed
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trax darts in and clinches Maksim up against the cage.#BC#
Maksim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maksim lunges at Trax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trax's hand. #T1#
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
Trax shoots and misses
and Maksim counters with a nice body shot.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim circles away easily
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trax is breathing heavily.
Maksim stuffs the takedown attempt from Trax. Trax gets slowly back to his feet.
Maksim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Trax tries to clinch but Maksim moves away
and Maksim counters with a three punch combo that has Trax backing up. Trax nods at Maksim to acknowledge the strikes.
Maksim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trax can do to turn this around?
Maksim lands a body shot.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maksim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trax backs up 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!
Maksim scores with a jab. Trax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trax misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Maksim lands a jab to Trax's midsection.
Trax drops his hands momentarily and Maksim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maksim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trax tries to clinch up but Maksim circles away and keeps his distance.
Maksim seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maksim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Maksim scores with a nice head shot.
Maksim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trax is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maksim is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maksim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim circles away easily
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax misses with a combination
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Trax drives through with a takedown into Maksim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maksim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax'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#
Trax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maksim defends it nicely.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maksim blocks a head kick by Trax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim lands with a good body shot.
Maksim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Trax shoots and misses
and Maksim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
Trax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Maksim.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax tries to clinch
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maksim looks to land a combination. Trax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot lands for Maksim.#ROC#
Trax is rocked!
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Maksim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maksim gets underhooks to prevent Trax's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Trax is trying to break the clinch but Maksim has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Maksim on the inside.
Trax is still on wobbly legs! Can Maksim finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maksim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trax backwards.
Maksim is pressed up against the cage. Trax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maksim down to the mat. Maksim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maksim lands with a big left! Trax is wobbled badly! Maksim comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Trax to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Maksim!
A less than humble Ivan Maksim misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trax tries for a takedown but Solonik manages to get underhooks.
Trax is trying to stall.
Solonik is trying to push Trax away but Trax has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solonik lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Solonik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Solonik is trying to break the clinch but Trax is controlling him.
Trax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trax tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Solonik just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Trax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solonik lands with a right to the head.
Solonik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trax tries for a takedown but Solonik manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Trax breaks from the clinch.
Solonik tries to score with a low kick but Trax moves his leg out of the way.
Trax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solonik manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Solonik moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Solonik.
We've been hearing reports that Trax has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Trax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1##TD#
Trax fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solonik sprawls well initially but Trax persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Solonik wants to improve his position but Trax is controlling well.
Solonik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trax wants to pass to mount but Solonik is defending the position.
Trax not doing much here.
Trax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solonik's head.
Solonik wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solonik can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Trax wants to work for an arm triangle but Solonik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trax is trying to control. Solonik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trax has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU#
Trax get's back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Solonik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trax wants to clinch up but Solonik keeps it at a distance.
Solonik slaps away a takedown attempt from Trax, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Trax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solonik avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Solonik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solonik's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Solonik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good work by Trax as he checks the leg kick.
Trax shoots and misses
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Johny Trax has been cut.
Trax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solonik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solonik throws out a loose jab but Trax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solonik misses with a looping left.
Trax changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Solonik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trax doesn't seem phased though.
Solonik throws the left hand but Trax avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Trax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Trax blocks the leg kick.
Solonik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trax has time to react.
Solonik lands a jab to the head.
Trax blocks a 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!
Trax shoots in looking for a takedown. Solonik tries to sprawl out of it but Trax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solonik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Solonik gets a clinch. #TD#
Trax gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Solonik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Solonik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johny Trax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solonik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Solonik.#ROC2#
Trax is rocked!
Solonik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Solonik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Trax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Solonik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Trax with that takedown attempt.
Solonik drops Trax with a naaaaasty hook - Trax is in real trouble here! Solonik dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Solonik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Trax gets a clinch.
Trax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budler avoids it.#TD2#
Trax jumps into guard, dragging Budler to the mat.
Trax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Budler content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trax has locked up a guillotine! Trax's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Budler is holding on here and Trax must be using up a lot of energy. Budler has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trax gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johny Trax!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Trax.
Dean throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Trax counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trax is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Trax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Trax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dean to the mat! Dean manages to get full guard.
Trax landing with the ground and pound.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trax is controlling him. #SU#
Trax gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dean gets caught napping as Trax dives in and scores a takedown. Dean manages to retain guard.
Trax pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trax controlling the pace. #T1#
Trax is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.
Trax wants to free his trapped foot but Dean is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Trax is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Trax eventually gives up the hold.
Trax thows a huge punch but Dean dodges it nicely.
#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.
Dean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean has a hand on Trax's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trax takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Trax avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Trax looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trax is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trax looking to finish with strikes here!
Trax thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trax looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trax working Dean over with strikes here. #T3#
Trax lands a couple of good shots and Dean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dean is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Trax sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dean taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johny Trax!
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