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Event:
D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jakh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jakh wants to clinch.
Maker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Jakh. #TD2#
Maker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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.
Jakh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jakh is defending against the submission attempts here by Maker.
Jakh is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Maker wants to get back to his feet.
Jakh is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maker is thwarting Jakh's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Maker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maker slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maker gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maker wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Maker is working for a kimura but Jakh is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Maker there.
Maker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maker uses his free foot to push down on Jakh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jakh. #SUB2#
Maker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jakh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jakh! #ES2#
Maker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jakh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Jakh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jakh enables Maker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jakh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jakh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maker is one step ahead there.
Maker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jakh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker is stalling in the full guard.
Maker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakh is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thon Maker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jakh dives in and grabs Maker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maker pushes down on Jakh's head and hops out.#TD2#
Jakh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jakh is proving hard to escape from.
Jakh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jakh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakh wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Maker stalling.
Jakh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maker slips a nice elbow through Jakh's hands, connecting with Jakh's forehead.
Jakh wants to control but Maker is keeping busy.
Jakh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Maker seems content to control.
Maker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakh keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maker is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it.
Jakh has hold of Maker's hands but Maker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thon Maker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakh manages to get to full guard.
Maker passes into half guard.
Maker is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it. #T3#
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Maker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jakh is trying to stand back up but Maker is controlling him
Maker tries to pass to full mount but Jakh defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maker is thwarting Jakh's attempts to control the position.
Maker is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jakh doesn't manage to clinch there - Maker circles away.
Jakh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jakh counters with a big head kick but Maker shrugs it off. #TD2#
Maker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jakh to the mat! Jakh manages to get full guard.
Maker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakh is retaining full guard.
Maker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Maker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maker content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thon Maker 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakh is not content to let Maker control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jakh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maker connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh is not content to let Maker control the position.
Jakh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Maker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jakh some visible discomfort.
Maker looks up at the clock and then as Jakh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maker lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Maker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maker landing strikes.
Maker trying to control the position but Jakh is working away.
Maker cracks Jakh with a big elbow.
Maker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Jakh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maker moves into full mount!
Maker controlling the pace for now.
Maker with the ground and pound from mount.
Maker with good strikes from the mount here!
Maker lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maker with shots to the head and body - Jakh looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Jakh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.#T3#
Maker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakh is looking to escape.
Maker controlling his opponent.
Maker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jakh has worked his arm free - good work by Jakh!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maker has control of an arm but Jakh manages to advance to Maker's back!
Maker wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Maker is trying to shake Jakh off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jakh won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Maker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jakh quickly recovers to half guard.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thon Maker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maker not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thon Maker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maker 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Thon Maker!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Thon Maker!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Thon Maker!
Thon Maker wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Maker misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Maker gets caught flat footed, as Ray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ray drops back looking for a leg! Maker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maker manages to kick Ray off! Ray jumps back into Maker's guard.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maker is looking to sweep but instead, Ray has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray prevents Maker from improving his position.
Ray stops Maker from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Ray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maker wants to get back to full guard.
Maker wants to get back to full guard but Ray has passed into side control.
Ray working the ground and pound from side control.
Maker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maker is looking to improve his position but Ray isn't that keen on the idea.
Maker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ray controlling from mount.
Maker wants to control but Ray is having none of it.
Maker working to try and regain half guard.
Maker is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ray looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Ray is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maker shrugs it off.
Maker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ray working for a submission but Maker is keeping him at bay.
Ray wants to control the pace but Maker is squirming around nicely.
Maker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Maker tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Maker is squirming around, avoiding Ray's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ray is working for a guillotine from mount but Maker frees his head quite easily.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray breaks from Maker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Ray has Maker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Ray breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Maker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ray is looking to escape.
Razor Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maker wants to stand but Ray has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Maker blocks the strikes from Ray.
Maker is stalling here. Ray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ray here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ray easily slips into full mount!
Maker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ray trying to control but Maker is having none of it.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Ray lands a big shot there that rocks Maker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ray wants to control the pace but Maker is squirming around nicely.
Ray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ray landing punches.
Ray with shots to the head and body - Maker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maker is breathing heavily.
Ray landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Ray lands a big shot there that rocks Maker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Ray is working for a guillotine from mount but Maker frees his head quite easily.
Maker can't escape the position.
Ray avoids the attempt from Maker to control.#T4#
Ray controlling his opponent.
Maker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ray landing strikes from the mount.
Ray controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Maker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maker working a defensive guard but Ray passes into half guard.
Ray slips a nice elbow through Maker's hands, connecting with Maker's forehead.
Maker is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Maker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
Ray works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ray.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maker regains half guard.
Ray slows the pace down in half guard.
Ray 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.
Ray working Maker over with strikes.
Ray trying to control from half guard but Maker is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ray manages to pass to mount!
Maker wants to control but Ray is having none of it.#SUB#
Ray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maker is looking to get to half guard.
Ray controlling from the full mount.
Thon Maker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ray!
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