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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hope Jr has managed to clinch.
Maxin keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maxin keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Maxin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hope Jr regains guard immediately.
Maxin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maxin looking to pass the guard.
Maxin working some strikes from top position.
Hope Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Maxin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maxin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hope Jr has wrist control.
Maxin with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hope Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maxin defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maxin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maxin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maxin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maxin 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.#SUB2#
Hope Jr pushes a forearm under Maxin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maxin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Hope Jr!
After the fight, Billy Hope Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Leagatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leagatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maxin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leagatius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leagatius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leagatius - that will leave a mark!
Leagatius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leagatius misses with a head kick.
Leagatius looks to land a combination but Maxin avoids it well.
We've been told by Maxin's head coaches at Odins Body Workshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leagatius throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Maxin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Leagatius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leagatius throws a leg kick which misses Maxin's front leg but catches the back leg as Maxin tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leagatius connects with an inside leg kick.
Leagatius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maxin is breathing heavily.
Leagatius connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Leagatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxin moves away.
Maxin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leagatius.
Leagatius pushes Maxin away with a front kick.
Leagatius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leagatius connects with a leg kick. Maxin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leagatius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Maxin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leagatius is trying to maintain the position but Maxin is very close to passing his half guard.
Leagatius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maxin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leagatius is pressing down on Maxin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leagatius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maxin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Maxin preventing the sweep.
Maxin throws a big elbow that misses.
Maxin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leagatius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leagatius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leagatius holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maxin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leagatius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leagatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxin moves away.
Maxin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leagatius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Maxin or perhaps it was just good defense by Leagatius, which made it look bad.
Leagatius lands a front kick.
Leagatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maxin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the head.
Maxin fails with the takedown.
Leagatius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maxin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Leagatius throws a leg kick which misses Maxin's front leg but catches the back leg as Maxin tries to avoid it.
Leagatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius delivers a nice body kick.
Leagatius scores with a leg kick.
Leagatius throws a series of punches but Maxin moves out of range.
Maxin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leagatius connects with a body shot.
Leagatius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maxin rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leagatius throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leagatius scores with a leg kick.
Maxin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maxin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maxin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leagatius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maxin. That did some damage!
Leagatius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Leagatius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Leagatius misses the shot to the body.
Leagatius throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Maxin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maxin.
Maxin postures up.
Maxin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leagatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leagatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maxin trying to control but Leagatius is working from the bottom.
Leagatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maxin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leagatius works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Leagatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leagatius works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxin.
Maxin looks for a takedown but Leagatius sprawls well.
Leagatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leagatius lands a jab to Maxin's midsection.
Leagatius jabs Maxin right on the nose. Maxin blinks but takes it well.
Brutus Leagatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leagatius throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Maxin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maxin.
Maxin throwing strikes from guard but Leagatius blocks nicely. #SUB#
Maxin drops back looking for a leg! Leagatius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leagatius manages to kick Maxin off! Maxin jumps back into Leagatius's guard. #T2#
Maxin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maxin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leagatius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leagatius is adopting a defensive guard.
Leagatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leagatius keeping moving, preventing Maxin from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Maxin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Leagatius coming out on top.
Leagatius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leagatius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leagatius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Maxin counters with a takedown into side control.
Maxin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maxin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maxin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leagatius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alton Maxin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maxin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leagatius keeps working.
Leagatius tries to improve position but can't.
Leagatius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maxin connects with a decent elbow.
Maxin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Maxin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maxin taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Maxin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A good leg kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alton Maxin has been cut.
Nice body punch from Leagatius.
Maxin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leagatius.
Maxin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leagatius. Leagatius obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leagatius - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Leagatius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leagatius.
Leagatius misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Leagatius. That snapped Maxin's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leagatius connects with a right hand. Maxin shakes it off.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leagatius.
Maxin shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leagatius.
Leagatius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leagatius connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Leagatius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maxin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leagatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maxin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leagatius.
#T2#
Leagatius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leagatius. Leagatius obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius misses the shot to the body.
Leagatius throws a body punch but Maxin moves out of range.
Leagatius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maxin. That did some damage!
Maxin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Leagatius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leagatius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maxin is able to avoid easily.
Leagatius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leagatius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Leagatius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leagatius throws a front kick that sends Maxin stumbling back into the cage.
Maxin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Leagatius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a body shot.
Leagatius connects with an inside leg kick.
Leagatius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maxin on the side of the head.
Leagatius clobbers Maxin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leagatius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leagatius connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Leagatius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leagatius delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Leagatius tenderised Maxin's leg. Maxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxin.
Leagatius thows a body kick. Maxin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maxin avoids the body shot from Leagatius.
Maxin feinted with a counter takedown.
Leagatius scores with a head kick.
Maxin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leagatius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leagatius throws out a powerful jab.
Leagatius throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Leagatius really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alton Maxin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Maxin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maxin showed some decent athleticism there.
Maxin throwing shots but Leagatius is blocking nicely.
Maxin wants to free his trapped foot but Leagatius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leagatius is controlling Maxin's trapped leg to prevent Maxin from advancing to side control.
Maxin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leagatius defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Maxin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leagatius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maxin is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Maxin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leagatius's head.
Leagatius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maxin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maxin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leagatius is staying active underneath Maxin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maxin slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Leagatius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Leagatius does no damage.
Maxin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maxin shoots in for a double leg but Leagatius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leagatius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxin at a distance.
Leagatius lands a jab to the head.
Leagatius dodges the punch combination from Maxin.
Leagatius thumps Maxin with a low kick.
Leagatius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leagatius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maxin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Leagatius throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Maxin counters with a shoot takedown. Leagatius fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Maxin landing some decent shots from guard.
Maxin throws a big elbow that misses.
Maxin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leagatius looking to control.
Leagatius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maxin controls the pace.
Maxin throws a big elbow that misses.
Maxin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maxin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leagatius!
Leagatius tries to land a front kick but Maxin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maxin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leagatius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maxin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leagatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxin was well out of range. Poor timing from Leagatius.
Leagatius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leagatius throws a front kick that sends Maxin stumbling back into the cage.
Leagatius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leagatius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxin's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Leagatius dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alton Maxin'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!
#R5#
Maxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leagatius connects with a leg kick. Maxin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leagatius is looking to slow Maxin down with leg kicks.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxin feinted with a counter takedown.
Leagatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Maxin is just out of range.
Leagatius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Maxin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leagatius's guard.
Leagatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxin postures up in Leagatius's guard and throws a big left but Leagatius blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maxin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Maxin is looking to work some ground and pound but Leagatius has wrist control.
Maxin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leagatius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leagatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leagatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maxin.
Leagatius misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Maxin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maxin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leagatius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maxin is working away from the top position though.
Leagatius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maxin. #SUB#
Maxin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maxin 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.#T2#
Maxin trying to control the action but Leagatius is working from the bottom.
Leagatius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alton Maxin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxin preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Maxin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leagatius looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leagatius looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leagatius! #REVB#
Maxin is looking for a sweep.
Maxin tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Maxin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leagatius's best efforts.
Maxin is looking to improve his position.
Maxin throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Leagatius manages to pass to side control.
Leagatius working away.#T4#
Maxin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Maxin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leagatius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maxin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leagatius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxin is trying to stand up here but Leagatius is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maxin shoots in looking for a takedown. Leagatius tries to sprawl out of it but Maxin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leagatius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Maxin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leagatius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Ground Zero
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Maxin as Moliakalaniikeola shoots in.
Moliakalaniikeola throws out a leg kick but Maxin moves out of range and Moliakalaniikeola only half commits. #CL#
Moliakalaniikeola gets a clinch.
Maxin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moliakalaniikeola pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Maxin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moliakalaniikeola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maxin is fending him off so far but Moliakalaniikeola persists. Nope, Maxin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Maxin scores with a takedown into Moliakalaniikeola's guard.
Moliakalaniikeola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maxin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moliakalaniikeola has a closed guard, preventing Maxin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxin controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Maxin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moliakalaniikeola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxin has managed to get both his arms back between Moliakalaniikeola's legs - danger averted.
Maxin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moliakalaniikeola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maxin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Moliakalaniikeola gets caught napping as Maxin dives in and scores a takedown. Moliakalaniikeola manages to retain guard.
Moliakalaniikeola wants to hit a switch here but Maxin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moliakalaniikeola there!
Moliakalaniikeola is trying to escape the mount.
Maxin controlling his opponent.
Maxin avoids the attempt from Moliakalaniikeola to control.#T3#
Maxin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Moliakalaniikeola has left one of his arms exposed and Maxin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Moliakalaniikeola screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alton Maxin!
Alton Maxin is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Medina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Medina rushes Maxin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Medina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Medina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Medina being controlled here, momentarily.
Maxin is working Medina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Maxin tries to free his leg and advance position but Medina is retaining full guard.
Maxin postures up.
Maxin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medina is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Maxin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maxin lands a couple of elbows.
Maxin is stalling in the full guard.
Maxin forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medina is trying to stand up here but Maxin is controlling him well.
Maxin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Medina looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Medina looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maxin is working for a kimura but Medina is defending it quite comfortably.
Medina wants to stand back up but Maxin manages to pass into side control.
#T3#
Maxin taking a breather here.
Medina is pushing Maxin's head away, looking to escape. Maxin manages to hold on to the position though.
Medina is trying to get back to half guard.
Maxin prevents Medina from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Medina clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Maxin has hold of one of Medina's legs. Medina is fighting the takedown attempt but Maxin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
Maxin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Medina looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maxin passes into side control.
Maxin controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medina wants to get back to his feet but Maxin drags him back down.#SUB2#
Maxin is trying to get an arm triangle but Medina is defending well.
Medina is pushing Maxin's head away, looking to escape. Maxin manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Maxin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Medina gets tackled into the cage by Maxin. Maxin maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Maxin manages to pull guard.
Medina is fighting to break Maxin's control of his arms but Maxin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Medina with a nice head shot there.
Maxin keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Maxin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Maxin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Medina escapes and throws Maxin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maxin throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Medina manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Maxin is pushing Medina's head away, looking to escape. Medina manages to hold on to the position though.
Medina is working Maxin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maxin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Medina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maxin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maxin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maxin looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maxin wants to control but Medina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maxin wants to control but Medina passes into side.
Maxin struggling a bit here.
Maxin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Medina.
Maxin is looking to regain half guard here but Medina keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Maxin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Maxin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Medina thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maxin is working to get back to half guard.
Maxin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medina raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alton Maxin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxin tries to reverse the position but Medina maintains control.
Maxin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Maxin is trying to stand up.
Maxin wants to hold on but Medina pushes him away.
Medina pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maxin wants to hold on but Medina pushes him away.
Maxin can't escape the position.
Maxin is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Medina working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maxin is desperately trying to improve his position but Medina has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxin tries to hold on but Medina pushes him away.
Maxin is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Medina dominated that second round.
That's time! Medina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Medina shoots and misses #CL2#
and Maxin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Maxin has picked Medina up - he's going for a ride! Maxin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Medina scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Maxin manages to mount him!
Maxin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Medina tries to hold on but Maxin pushes him away.
Medina squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maxin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Medina really wants to buck Maxin off and get back to his feet.
Medina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Maxin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Medina flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Medina?
Medina tries to hold on but Maxin pushes him away.
Medina is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxin controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Maxin has control of Medina's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Medina regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maxin controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maxin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Medina tries to lock up and control but Maxin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maxin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Medina trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Medina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maxin is landing with some decent strikes but Medina is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Maxin has control of Medina's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Medina regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Medina trying desperately to get to his feet.
Medina working to try and regain half guard.
Medina tries to lock up and control but Maxin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Maxin controlling from mount.
Maxin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Maxin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maxin controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Maxin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Medina turns into him and now he's in Maxin's guard.
Medina lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Maxin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alton Maxin!
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