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Event: Syn 768     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Gaetz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaetz.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and Maugøn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maugøn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gaetz swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaetz - that will leave a mark!
Gaetz connects with a right hand. Maugøn shakes it off.
Gaetz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maugøn delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Maugøn lands.
Maugøn throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaetz counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a nice hook to Gaetz's body. Gaetz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Maugøn throws a leg kick but Gaetz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Gaetz.
Gaetz looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Gaetz misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaetz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaetz. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaetz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Gaetz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maugøn with a body shot.
Gaetz misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Maugøn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gaetz to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaetz takes one on the button.
Maugøn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaetz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn thows a leg kick but Gaetz checks it
and Gaetz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Maugøn as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Maugøn closes the distance and clinches.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
Gaetz wants to break free but Maugøn has control.
Gaetz blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn. #T3#
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaetz.
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gaetz.
Maugøn tries to work over Gaetz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaetz works on Maugøn's body with a couple of short punches.
Gaetz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz pushes Maugøn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gaetz breaks the clinch.
Gaetz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaetz misses with a hook
and Gaetz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maugøn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaetz counters with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaetz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maugøn. Maugøn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maugøn looks to throw a body kick
and Gaetz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maugøn's knee momentarily.
Maugøn misses with a body punch
letting Gaetz counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Gaetz.
Maugøn misses the jab.
Gaetz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Link Gaetz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maugøn slips a jab from Gaetz.
Maugøn misses with a straight left.
Gaetz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gaetz. That one must have hurt.
Gaetz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaetz misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that Gaetz was not able to check.
Gaetz misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaetz moves away.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaetz is just out of range.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Gaetz lands a body shot.
Maugøn moves out of range as Gaetz strikes.
Maugøn takes one on the button.
Gaetz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaetz thinking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn misses with a knee strike.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaetz misses with a body punch. #T2#
Gaetz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land.
Gaetz misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn working aggressively here. #BC2#
Gaetz manages to break the clinch.
Gaetz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaetz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaetz blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gaetz.
Gaetz staying out of range there.
Gaetz throws the left hand but Maugøn avoids the punch easily.
Maugøn misses the jab.#T3#
Gaetz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaetz throws a front kick that sends Maugøn stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaetz misses with a hook. Maugøn ducked under it nicely.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Gaetz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Gaetz works Maugøn's body with a nice hook.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and Gaetz counters with a good low kick that Maugøn was not able to check.
Link Gaetz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maugøn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaetz throws out a counter right but Maugøn avoids it with no problem.
Maugøn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaetz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaetz. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Maugøn. Beautiful body shot.
Gaetz defending well as Maugøn loads up on a big left hand.
Maugøn checks a low kick from Gaetz.
Maugøn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaetz.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Maugøn darts in and clinches Gaetz up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Gaetz breaks the clinch.
Maugøn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaetz throws out the jab.
As Gaetz backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maugøn misses the jab.
Maugøn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaetz circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaetz misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Link Gaetz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Maugøn throws a push kick but Gaetz slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Maugøn finds it's target.
Maugøn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaetz.
Maugøn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maugøn tries to clinch but Gaetz is having none of it.
Gaetz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maugøn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maugøn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz throws a leg kick but Maugøn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gaetz cracks Maugøn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maugøn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gaetz takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Gaetz moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
Maugøn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maugøn takes a swing at Gaetz's ribcage but misses.
Maugøn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Maugøn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Gaetz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maugøn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaetz tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaetz.
Maugøn lands with a light punch inside.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaetz struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gaetz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaetz lands a leg kick that knocks Maugøn off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maugøn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaetz circles away quickly and effectively.
Maugøn tries to clinch but Gaetz is having none of it.
Maugøn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaetz misses with a body shot #CL#
and Maugøn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maugøn. #T3#
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
Maugøn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaetz working aggressively here.
Gaetz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaetz tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Gaetz back against the cage.
Gaetz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaetz swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaetz swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn prevents a body shot from Gaetz.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaetz backwards. #T4#
Gaetz blocking some punches.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Maugøn trying to land knees to the body.
Gaetz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn misses with a knee strike.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gaetz - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gaetz.
Gaetz pushes Maugøn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaetz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaetz scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Gaetz controls the action.
Gaetz lands a body shot.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Gaetz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Gaetz swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Link Gaetz.
I've got Gaetz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brak Maugøn!

A relieved looking Brak Maugøn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA     
Date:   Nov 30, 2020
#R1#
Maugøn misses with a leg kick
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugøn looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maugøn finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn tries to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Maugøn lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Maugøn misses the body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen pushes Maugøn away with a front kick.
Maugøn blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.#T2#
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maugøn throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Maugøn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maugøn looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen defending well as Maugøn loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Maugøn's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Maugøn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Maugøn was well out of range.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maugøn drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Maugøn misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maugøn wants to clinch but Pulkkinen slips to the side
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maugøn thuds his right hand into Pulkkinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn misses with a leg kick.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Decent striking displayed by Maugøn there.#T1#
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maugøn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Maugøn moves into the clinch.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Maugøn is breathing heavily.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Maugøn tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.#BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maugøn misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Maugøn tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Maugøn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Maugøn is rocked!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen'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#
Maugøn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Maugøn misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Maugøn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Pulkkinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maugøn sprawling to the canvas! Maugøn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulkkinen finish him?!
Maugøn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Maugøn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Maugøn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
Our winner, Albert Pulkkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tower misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Maugøn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tower connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Maugøn moves away and avoids it.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower misses with a body punch
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Tower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower throws a sloppy body shot
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower. #T2#
Tower jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maugøn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tries to land a body kick
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tower lands a right hook to the body.
Maugøn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Tower lands.#T3#
Maugøn throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tower as he connects with a hook.
Tower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maugøn takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn walks into a straight right hand from Tower.#T4#
Tower scores with a jab to the body.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maugøn really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower lands a body shot.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Tower throws a shot to the body.
Maugøn looks winded!
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tower lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tower has got the better of the exchanges.
Tower misses with a left hand
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tower.
Tower's corner calls for a 1-2. Tower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Tower tries to land a leg kick but Maugøn saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Tower tenderised Maugøn's leg. Maugøn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Maugøn throws a fast counter high kick but Tower manages to duck under it in time.
Nice body punch from Tower.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Tower misses with a hook. Maugøn ducked under it nicely.
Tower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Tower.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Tower lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Tower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
Maugøn tries to move into range but Tower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Tower thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Tower digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Nice jab there from Tower.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Tower lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Donk. Tower catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tower jabs at Maugøn's body.
Maugøn is breathing heavily.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Tower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Tower tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tower digs a good hook to Maugøn's body.
Tower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tower scores with a punch to the head.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.#T1#
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
Maugøn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tower. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Tower lands a nice hook to Maugøn's body. Maugøn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tower scores with a body shot.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tower can pounce on him.
Tower works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tower.
Tower digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower throws a front kick that sends Maugøn stumbling back into the cage.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Tower scores with a nice right hand.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower feints and then cracks Maugøn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maugøn down.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
A countering left hand to the body from Maugøn misses.#T3#
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Tower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tower scores with a hook.#KD#
Tower moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Maugøn goes down! Can Tower finish him!?#ROC#Maugøn is rocked!
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maugøn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maugøn is still in real trouble! Can Tower finish him?
Tower is pushing down on Maugøn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maugøn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tower has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maugøn seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Maugøn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Maugøn has one foot on Tower's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maugøn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Tower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Maugøn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tower.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Maugøn throws a right hand that misses
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iain Tower is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Maugøn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maugøn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tower lands with a cross.
Maugøn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tower.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maugøn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower connects with a nice looking jab.
Tower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tower connects with a body shot that sends Maugøn's belly button to the back.
Tower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maugøn's sensitive parts.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tower. #T2#
Tower throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Maugøn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn 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.
Tower misses with a looping left.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3##KD#
Tower steps into range and cracks Maugøn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Maugøn flops backwards and Tower dives into his guard looking to finish!
Maugøn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maugøn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Maugøn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maugøn keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
You can see that Maugøn has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4#
Maugøn managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tower won't allow Maugøn to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maugøn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tower off the cage and back into range.
Maugøn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower had his way with Brak Maugøn in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Maugøn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maugøn lands an overhand right.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Tower lands a jab to the nose.
Tower connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Tower misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
Maugøn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Tower.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Tower.
Maugøn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Tower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maugøn.
Tower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maugøn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tower stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower with the inside leg kick.
Maugøn jabs at Tower's body.#T3#
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Tower moves away and avoids it.
Tower walks into a jab.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch.
Tower misses with a straight right. #T4#
Tower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower misses the body punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice body shot.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Tower.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tower 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!

Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iain Tower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn TBD     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn defending well as Friedrichsen loads up on a big left hand.
Friedrichsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Friedrichsen loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Maugøn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Friedrichsen takes a step back to recover.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Friedrichsen swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maugøn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Maugøn blocks the leg kick.
Friedrichsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maugøn checks it well.
Friedrichsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Maugøn connects with a single shot there.
Friedrichsen connects with a looping right hand.
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Friedrichsen connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Friedrichsen's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
A big left from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Friedrichsen is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maugøn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
A nice side step and Maugøn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friedrichsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn throws a right hand that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Maugøn lands a jab.#CUT2#Erik Friedrichsen's cut is getting worse.
Maugøn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Maugøn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Friedrichsen is breathing heavily.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friedrichsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedrichsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maugøn.
Friedrichsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maugøn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maugøn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maugøn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Friedrichsen checks a leg kick.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Maugøn.
Friedrichsen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maugøn gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
Our winner, Brak Maugøn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Erik Friedrichsen was interviewed post fight and said 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.

 

Event: Syn 710     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maugøn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Tower.
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Tower.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maugøn misses with a low kick.
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maugøn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tower manages to circle out of the way.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tower scores with a sloppy right hand. Maugøn should have avoided that one.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Tower.#T1#
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn throws a leg kick but Tower sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maugøn checks it well.
Maugøn moves out of range of the leg kick from Tower.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Maugøn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
Tower misses with the head strike.
Tower digs a right hand underneath Maugøn's ribcage. Maugøn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Good body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage. #T2#
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maugøn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Tower can't find room to land a body shot as Maugøn controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Maugøn misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower avoiding damage as Maugøn throws knees to the body.
Tower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Tower blocking some punches.
Maugøn digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower tries to pull guard but Maugøn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards. #T3##TD2#
Tower jumps guard and drags Maugøn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maugøn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tower pulls Maugøn in close to prevent any damage.
Tower is trying to keep Maugøn in close.
Maugøn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maugøn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Maugøn has Tower pulled in close to control his posture.
Maugøn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Tower trying to control but Maugøn is working from the bottom.
Maugøn has control of Tower's left arm, preventing Tower from doing any damage.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Maugøn is keeping the position.
Tower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tower stopping the sweep attempt from Maugøn.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maugøn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maugøn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower throws a jab when Maugøn was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maugøn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.
Maugøn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower is looking to chop away at Maugøn's legs. #T1#
Tower lands a nice shot that snaps Maugøn's head back.
Maugøn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tower.
Tower misses with a looping left.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Tower tenderised Maugøn's leg. Maugøn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tower's corner calls for a 1-2. Tower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maugøn throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tower misses
and Maugøn counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Tower misses.
Maugøn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tower just manages to avoid it.
Maugøn lands a jab.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maugøn.
Tower takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Tower cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tower misses.
Maugøn tries to clinch up but Tower circles away and keeps his distance.
Tower throws a solid leg kick but Maugøn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tower.
Maugøn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Tower backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maugøn misses with the combination.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.#T3#
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Maugøn swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower motions for Maugøn to come forward. Tower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot.
Tower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tower misses with a looping right.
Maugøn swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Tower fakes the leg kick and cracks Maugøn in the body. #T4#
Tower throws a nice looking combination but Maugøn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Tower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maugøn with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tower crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maugøn - the referee stops the clock and Tower gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maugøn. Tower manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tower lands a nice looking body shot.
Tower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Maugøn. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Tower.
Tower misses with a double jab
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maugøn scores with a nice head shot.
Maugøn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand.
Tower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Tower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Tower misses with a leg kick.
Tower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn connects with a nice looking jab.
Maugøn misses with a body punch
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Tower lands with a slapping head kick.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Maugøn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Iain Tower seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##CL#
Maugøn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Tower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tower down.
Tower cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Tower sees coming a mile off.
Maugøn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tower throws a leg kick which misses Maugøn's front leg but catches the back leg as Maugøn tries to avoid it.
Maugøn slips a straight right by Tower.#T3#
Good shot there by Tower.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tower finds it's way through Maugøn's defenses.
Tower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower misses the jab.#CL#
Maugøn moves into the clinch.
Tower is working Maugøn over against the cage.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Tower blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Tower lands with a right to the head.
Tower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Good body shot from Tower.
Tower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Tower manages to break the clinch.
Tower lands a head shot.
Tower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maugøn walks into a left hand.
Tower throws a hook but Maugøn avoids it easily.
Maugøn misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower'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#
Tower scores with a leg kick.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Maugøn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maugøn.
Tower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maugøn checks it well.
Maugøn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn misses with a low kick as Tower jumps back.
Maugøn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maugøn. Maugøn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Maugøn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower misses with a leg kick.
Tower looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
And Maugøn counters with a quick kick to the body but Tower blocks it.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tower lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tower. #T2#
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Tower.
Decent striking displayed by Tower there.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Maugøn throws a leg kick
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
A lazy body kick from Tower
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower misses with a hook to the body
and Maugøn counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Maugøn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tower on the side of the head.
Maugøn defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
Maugøn takes one to the chin there.
Maugøn tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maugøn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tower - the referee stops the clock and Maugøn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tower. Maugøn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Tower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower works Maugøn's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Tower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Maugøn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tower throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tower cracks a nice hook into Maugøn's ribs.
Tower misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lands a really nice looking cross but Maugøn seems unphased.
Donk. Tower catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Tower avoids the body shot from Maugøn. #T1#
Maugøn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maugøn needs to keep his hands up - Tower had a free shot at his head there.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Maugøn slips under a jab.
Maugøn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tower avoids it.
Maugøn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Tower scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tower lands a nice hook to Maugøn's body. Maugøn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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.
Tower scores with a nice strike.
Tower swings widly with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tower looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
Maugøn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower misses with a body punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower misses the jab.
Tower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maugøn.
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Tower misses.
Maugøn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maugøn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maugøn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tower looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range. #T4#
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower throws out a leg kick but Maugøn moves out of range and Tower only half commits.
Maugøn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Maugøn.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Tower throws out a counter right but Maugøn avoids it with no problem.
Tower throws a head kick but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Tower looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tower 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!

Our winner, Iain Tower, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 47     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Maugøn checks the leg kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maugøn checks a leg kick nicely.
Maugøn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Zulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maugøn connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Zulu lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maugøn.
Maugøn feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zulu - that will leave a mark! #KD2#
Maugøn lands a left and a right that send Zulu crashing to the mat, dazed. Maugøn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.#T1#
Maugøn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Zulu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zulu scores with a head kick. Maugøn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maugøn lands a jab.#CUT2#Kvame Zulu's cut is getting worse.
Zulu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but Maugøn moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
Maugøn lands a nice looking body kick.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Zulu.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Zulu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zulu throws a leg kick
and Maugøn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maugøn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Maugøn moves out of range easily.
Zulu tries to work over Maugøn's front leg with a kick but Maugøn checks it.
Zulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maugøn throws a head kick that Zulu semi-blocks.
Maugøn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zulu under the eye.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Maugøn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zulu moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Zulu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zulu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maugøn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zulu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maugøn's head.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Zulu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zulu connects with a looping right hand.
Maugøn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zulu.
Zulu throws a leg kick which misses Maugøn's front leg but catches the back leg as Maugøn tries to avoid it.
Maugøn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Zulu.
Maugøn throws the kick towards the body but Zulu avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zulu misses its target.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Maugøn checks a leg kick. #T4#
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
Maugøn throws a head kick but Zulu moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maugøn checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Zulu tried to counter with a leg kick but Maugøn avoided it.
Maugøn moves out of range as Zulu throws a body kick.
Maugøn is looking for the big counter here.
Zulu moves out of range as Maugøn throws a body kick.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu scores with a spinning back kick!
Zulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn tries to move into range but Zulu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the body
and Zulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Kvame Zulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Maugøn scores with a jab. Zulu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu lands with a cross.
Zulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maugøn moves out of range as Zulu strikes.#T1#
Maugøn throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#Kvame Zulu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zulu lands with a hook. Maugøn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zulu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zulu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zulu scores with a jab. Maugøn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zulu slips a jab from Maugøn.
Nice uppercut lands for Zulu. That snapped Maugøn's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zulu tried to counter with a leg kick but Maugøn avoided it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zulu has got the better of the exchanges.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A lazy left from Zulu finds it's target.
Maugøn throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Zulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zulu connects with a jab.
Maugøn looks to land a body kick but Zulu moved away.
Maugøn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Maugøn misses with a looping right.
Maugøn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maugøn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maugøn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maugøn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulu.
Zulu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Zulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
Zulu misses with a jab to the body
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Kvame Zulu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zulu cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zulu with a hook.#CL#
Zulu drives through and clinches with Maugøn against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn is leaning against Zulu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Maugøn as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Maugøn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugøn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brak Maugøn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ICS 43     
Date:   Jul 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley misses with a looping right.
Daley tries to bum rush Maugøn with a series of wild strikes but Maugøn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daley checks a leg kick.
Daley throws an off balance right hand
and Maugøn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maugøn digs a good body shot into Daley's ribs.
Maugøn swinging wildly here.
Daley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maugøn counters with a nice body kick.
Maugøn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn unleashes a big counter combination but Daley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daley throws a low kick but Maugøn moves out of range easily. #T1#
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Daley slips the punch.
Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Nice shot lands for Daley.
Daley scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Maugøn blocks the low kick.
Maugøn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daley throws out a loose jab but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut. Daley saw that one coming.
Daley slips a jab and a cross from Maugøn. #T2#
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!
Daley throws a right hand that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Daley.
Maugøn lands with a nice body kick.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Maugøn drops Daley with a huge uppercut! Daley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Maugøn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
A victorious Brak Maugøn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ICS 38     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kemp tries to clinch but Maugøn moves away
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemp defending well as Maugøn loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Kemp misses the target.
Kemp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maugøn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kemp's head.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemp scores with a body shot.
Maugøn lands a really nice looking cross but Kemp seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maugøn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kemp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kemp throws an off balance right hand
and Maugøn counters with a left and a right that stings Kemp.
Maugøn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemp.
Kemp slips a jab from Maugøn.
Kemp misses with a body punch
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maugøn! #KD2#
Maugøn lands a big uppercut and Kemp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kemp looks OK. Maugøn waves Kemp back to his feet!#ROC2#Kemp is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ross Kemp has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp tries to get into range but Maugøn steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kemp! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Maugøn scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brak Maugøn!
During a confident post fight interview, Brak Maugøn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ICS 30     
Date:   May 10, 2020
#R1#
Maugøn slips under a jab from Rain.
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Both fighters circling a little - Maugøn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maugøn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Maugøn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maugøn's sensitive parts.
Maugøn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maugøn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Rain tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Maugøn moves into the clinch.
Rain cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain avoiding damage as Maugøn throws knees to the body.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with an elbow strike.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rain jumps guard but Maugøn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Rain lands a right hook to the body.
Rain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maugøn in his tracks.
Maugøn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Rain misses with a hook
and Maugøn counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maugøn thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Maugøn dodges the punch combination from Rain. #T2#
Rain blocks a head kick by Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a looping left.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Maugøn's head.
Rain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maugøn misses with a two punch combination.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Maugøn avoids it.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maugøn throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maugøn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maugøn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Maugøn with an uppercut!
Maugøn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maugøn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maugøn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a head kick but Maugøn moves out of range.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rain scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Maugøn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rain blocks a head kick by Maugøn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Maugøn misses its target.
Maugøn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maugøn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rain.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Rain.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Rain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maugøn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab from Rain.
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rain cracks Maugøn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Rain staying out of range there.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
Maugøn takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Maugøn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maugøn thows a leg kick but Rain checks it
and Maugøn 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.
Rain lands a lovely overhand right.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
Maugøn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Maugøn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rain jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Maugøn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rain checks it well.
Rain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Maugøn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maugøn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain scores with a kick to the body.
Rain lands with a hook. Maugøn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rain with a nice cross.#T2#
Maugøn throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maugøn.
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Rain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maugøn slips a jab from Rain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rain moves out of range as Maugøn throws a body kick. #T3#
Maugøn throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Maugøn throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain thows a leg kick but Maugøn checks it
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Maugøn is predictable there
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Maugøn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn needs to keep his hands up - Rain had a free shot at his head there.
Maugøn fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maugøn at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rain blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maugøn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maugøn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maugøn misses with a double jab
and Rain counters with a low kick, right behind Maugøn 's knee.
Maugøn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maugøn works the jab nicely.
Maugøn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maugøn misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maugøn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maugøn - that will leave a mark!
Maugøn tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range. #T1#
Maugøn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maugøn drops his hands momentarily and Rain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Rain.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Maugøn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Rain takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Rain connects with a leg kick. Maugøn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maugøn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain with a hook.
Rain misses with a hook.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maugøn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rain moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Rain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Rain scores with a sloppy right hand. Maugøn should have avoided that one.
Maugøn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.
Maugøn looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Rain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rain connects with a leg kick. Maugøn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maugøn scrambles back to his feet.
Maugøn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Rain.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Maugøn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Maugøn. That snapped Rain's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Rain!

Heavy Rain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ICS 23     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Gelfen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut.
Maugøn is looking to counter the offense by Gelfen and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Maugøn gets caught napping as Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown. Maugøn manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen wants to stand and escape but instead Maugøn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Maugøn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Maugøn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maugøn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maugøn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen 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.#T1#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Maugøn from controlling successfully.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maugøn wants to get up but he can't break Gelfen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gelfen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maugøn's guard. #REVB#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Maugøn keeps moving.
Maugøn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maugøn has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maugøn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maugøn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gelfen throwing strikes from guard but Maugøn blocks nicely.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Maugøn gets tackled into the cage by Gelfen. Gelfen maintains the clinch.
Maugøn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maugøn pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maugøn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Maugøn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gelfen looks winded!
Maugøn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Maugøn.
Maugøn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Maugøn.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gelfen is trying to break the clinch but Maugøn has him pressed against the cage.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
Maugøn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maugøn scores with a shot to the side of Gelfen's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gelfen.
Maugøn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maugøn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maugøn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maugøn is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maugøn digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maugøn lands an uppercut.
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Gelfen is rocked!
Maugøn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maugøn lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off.
Gelfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maugøn finish him?
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Gelfen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maugøn, right into the meat.
Gelfen seems to have recovered his senses.
Maugøn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelfen can do to turn this around?
Gelfen moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maugøn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn steps in with a hook that catches Gelfen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maugøn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gelfen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC END GAME     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Kuklinsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maugøn.
Kuklinsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maugøn's head.#CL2#
Kuklinsky clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuklinsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Kuklinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuklinsky looks winded!
Kuklinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches. #T1#
A body shot lands from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky is working Maugøn over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Maugøn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Maugøn lands a jab.
Maugøn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maugøn misses with a wild body shot.
Kuklinsky scores with a shot to the body.
Maugøn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinsky misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kuklinsky throws a right hand that Maugøn ducks under and follows up with a left that Maugøn also avoids with ease.
Maugøn lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn thumps Kuklinsky with a low kick.
Maugøn moves in looking to clinch but Kuklinsky pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Kuklinsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuklinsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Maugøn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Kuklinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Brak Maugøn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maugøn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuklinsky scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.#T3#
Maugøn lands with a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuklinsky throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maugøn throws a head kick but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Maugøn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuklinsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maugøn.
Maugøn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maugøn misses with a body shot
and Kuklinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Kuklinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kuklinsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maugøn is looking to wear down Kuklinsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Kuklinsky takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn is looking to chop away at Kuklinsky's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuklinsky! But no joy.
Maugøn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Kuklinsky pushes Maugøn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky trying to stall but Maugøn improves his position.
Maugøn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
A short right from Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kuklinsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Kuklinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuklinsky is looking for the big counter here.
Kuklinsky lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Kuklinsky closes the distance and clinches.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugøn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
Maugøn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuklinsky.
A short body shot lands from Maugøn as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Kuklinsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maugøn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maugøn up against the cage.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Maugøn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Kuklinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuklinsky tries to stall but Maugøn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuklinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maugøn digs a right hand underneath Kuklinsky's ribcage. Kuklinsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinsky stalling in the clinch but Maugøn improves position.
Kuklinsky is breathing heavily.
Kuklinsky tries to stall but Maugøn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maugøn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
A short left from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Maugøn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brak Maugøn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky takes a shot to the head.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
A right handed body shot lands from Maugøn.
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Maugøn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Maugøn scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinsky's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuklinsky.
Nice body punch from Maugøn - that landed with a thud.
Maugøn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
Maugøn scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinsky's head.
Maugøn tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Maugøn presses Kuklinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuklinsky.
Maugøn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kuklinsky drives through and clinches with Maugøn against the cage.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinsky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maugøn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maugøn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuklinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuklinsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maugøn.
Kuklinsky looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maugøn gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Maugøn lands a right hand.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuklinsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maugøn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Richard Kuklinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Maugøn lands a body punch.
Maugøn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maugøn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuklinsky can do to turn this around?
Maugøn tries a knee to the head but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a body punch. #T3#
Maugøn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Maugøn misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky taking a breather.
Maugøn lands a shot to the body.
Maugøn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuklinsky or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maugøn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maugøn.
A body shot lands from Maugøn.
A short right from Maugøn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn presses Kuklinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maugøn presses Kuklinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Kuklinsky taking a breather.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Maugøn pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
A short right from Maugøn on the inside.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuklinsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brak Maugøn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brak Maugøn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maugøn, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brak Maugøn!

A relieved looking Brak Maugøn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 693     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ellis. That snapped Maugøn's head back.
Maugøn lands a leg kick that knocks Ellis off balance momentarily.
Ellis lands a glancing blow to the side of Maugøn's head.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maugøn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellis misses the target.
Good exchange - Ellis coming out on top.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maugøn digs a good body shot into Ellis's ribs.
Maugøn blocks a head kick by Ellis.
Dock Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Maugøn misses
and Ellis counters with a head kick.
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A good leg kick by Maugøn.
Ellis scores with a nice head shot.
Maugøn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ellis.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Maugøn moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Maugøn misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Maugøn. That snapped Ellis's head back.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ellis misses with a straight right.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Ellis misses with an uppercut.
Ellis backing away here, and Maugøn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ellis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ellis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maugøn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ellis throws an off balance right hand
and Maugøn counters with a body kick that stops Ellis in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Maugøn throws a body kick that misses.
Ellis throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Ellis misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maugøn lands a jab to the head.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Ellis throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Maugøn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellis doesn't seem bothered though.
Maugøn slips under a jab.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Maugøn moves into the clinch successfully.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Maugøn controls the action.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Maugøn pushes Ellis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Maugøn is leaning against Ellis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Ellis back against the cage.
Maugøn taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis avoiding damage as Maugøn throws knees to the body.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maugøn lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Maugøn. #ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!
Maugøn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ellis to his knees! Maugøn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St. Georges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from St. Georges misses its target.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
Maugøn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Maugøn avoids the punch easily.
Maugøn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maugøn connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn cracks the inside of St. Georges's front leg.
Maugøn misses with a right hand
enabling St. Georges to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! St. Georges has knocked Maugøn down with a huge combo! St. Georges steps away and waves a wobbly Maugøn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Brak Maugøn 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!
A bone on bone clash there as St. Georges blocks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Maugøn 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.#T1#
St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Maugøn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St. Georges checks it well.
Maugøn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maugøn throws a leg kick that misses.
Maugøn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maugøn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St. Georges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from St. Georges.
St. Georges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
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!
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maugøn.
Maugøn darts in trying to clinch
and St. Georges counters with a straight right hand.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn misses with a lunging right hand
and St. Georges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Maugøn misses.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3##KD#
St. Georges lands a big uppercut and Maugøn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maugøn looks OK. St. Georges waves Maugøn back to his feet!#ROC#
Maugøn is rocked!
St. Georges drops Maugøn with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Maugøn! St. Georges dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!

 

Event: CEC 686     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnny Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Race in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
Maugøn misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maugøn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaeile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
A bone on bone clash there as Maugøn blocks the leg kick.
Maugøn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bizihwaeile counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.#T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Maugøn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bizihwaeile displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bizihwaeile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maugøn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maugøn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaeile will feel that in the morning.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Maugøn tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaeile is out of range.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Maugøn catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maugøn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaeile under the eye.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maugøn.#T3#
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Maugøn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maugøn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maugøn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maugøn swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn cracks Bizihwaeile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maugøn. That's going to slow Bizihwaeile down. #KD2#
Maugøn cracks Bizihwaeile with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maugøn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bizihwaeile to stand back up!#ROC2#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Bizihwaeile has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile is predictable there
and Maugøn rattles Bizihwaeile with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bizihwaeile tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Maugøn dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bizihwaeile stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
After winning the bout, Brak Maugøn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Johnny Bizihwaeile stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man fuck.. don't tell me this fake ass mofo beat me? my guy looks like a girl with a plastic D. What a joke to our generation.'.

 

Event: CEC 683     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn slips a jab from Dupree.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Dupree misses
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maugøn checks a leg kick nicely.
Maugøn walks into a jab.
Maugøn is looking to land body kicks.
Dupree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maugøn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Maugøn tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Maugøn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
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 slow jab from Dupree misses its intended target.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Maugøn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maugøn lands with an overhand left.
Dupree misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maugøn scores with a push kick.
Dupree throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Dupree throws a body kick that misses.
Dupree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maugøn lands a nice hook to Dupree's body. Dupree takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dupree.
Maugøn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupree throws the kick towards the body but Maugøn avoids it.
Dupree throws the kick towards the body but Maugøn avoids it.
A punch combination from Dupree misses.
Dupree throws a combination that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn scores with a nice body kick.
Dupree looks winded!
Maugøn connects with a crisp jab.
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maugøn connects with a leg kick. Dupree looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maugøn connects with a body shot that sends Dupree's belly button to the back.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Maugøn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dupree's head.
Maugøn cracks Dupree with a hook to the temple - Dupree is on wobbly legs here! Maugøn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dupree falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maugøn wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brak Maugøn!
A relieved looking Brak Maugøn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Christophe Dupree was interviewed post fight and said '! '.

 

Event: CEC Halloween 3     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn throws a leg kick which misses Reem's front leg but catches the back leg as Reem tries to avoid it.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Maugøn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maugøn jabs Reem right on the nose. Reem blinks but takes it well.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maugøn can pounce on him.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Maugøn has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn is looking to control Reem's arms but Reem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maugøn has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Maugøn prevents Reem from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.#BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
Maugøn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Reem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Maugøn circles away. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maugøn, pushing him back against the cage.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn tries to land a body kick
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugøn misses with a low kick.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maugøn manages to circle out of the way.
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reem cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Maugøn thows a body kick. Reem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maugøn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Reem.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Reem wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem wants to clinch.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Maugøn.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Maugøn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maugøn connects with a looping right hand.
Maugøn connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.#T4#
Maugøn throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maugøn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reem is looking to clinch but Maugøn is avoiding it.
Maugøn throws a front kick that sends Reem stumbling back into the cage.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maugøn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Maugøn's head back.
Maugøn misses with a kick to the body.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
Reem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maugøn if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Reem forces Maugøn back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Reem.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Maugøn's leg but Maugøn calmly moves out of range.
Maugøn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Reem takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maugøn is looking for the big counter here.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Reem misses with a jab to the body
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reem slips under a jab.#T1#
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem catches Maugøn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Reem.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maugøn tries to land a leg kick but Reem saw it coming and moves away.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reem lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maugøn drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Reem thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Reem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maugøn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Maugøn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Maugøn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem misses with the combination.
Maugøn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maugøn is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Maugøn tenderised Reem's leg. Reem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reem misses with a double jab.
Reem misses with the combination. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maugøn, as that shot connected.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Maugøn.
It looked like Reem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn staying out of range there.
Maugøn missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a leg kick
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maugøn walks into a jab.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.#T4#
Maugøn throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maugøn - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maugøn. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 leg kick checked by Reem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Reem needs to keep his hands up - Maugøn had a free shot at his head there.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reem connects with a right hand. Maugøn shakes it off.
Maugøn scores with a jab.
Maugøn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn throws a leg kick that misses.
Reem scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brak Maugøn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Maugøn has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
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 Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Reem jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Maugøn pushes him off.
Reem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a body kick. #CL#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Maugøn in a clinch.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Reem's ribs.
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maugøn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Maugøn.
Maugøn connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Reem.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.
Maugøn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Reem tries to counter by clinching up but Maugøn breaks away and moves out of range.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn scores with a shot to the body.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reem, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maugøn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maugøn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reem blocks the body kick.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maugøn cracks Reem with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maugøn throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Reem tries to counter by clinching up but Maugøn breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Reem pushes Maugøn up against the cage in a clinch.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem misses with some punches.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem trying to stall but Maugøn improves his position.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
Maugøn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maugøn is trying to stall.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Reem gets through Maugøn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem walks into a straight right hand from Maugøn.
Reem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maugøn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reem scrambles back to his feet.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
Reem connects with a body shot that sends Maugøn's belly button to the back.
Maugøn throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reem digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Maugøn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Maugøn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Maugøn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Maugøn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maugøn throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a three punch combo that has Maugøn backing up. Maugøn nods at Reem to acknowledge the strikes.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.

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 Umberto Reem.
Well Reem 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CEC 679     
Date:   Oct 13, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maugøn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Monteiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Monteiro sees coming a mile off.
Maugøn throws a sloppy body shot
and Monteiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maugøn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maugøn lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monteiro takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Maugøn connects with the punch.#T1#
Maugøn tries to clinch but Monteiro moves away
and Monteiro counters with a series of strikes. Maugøn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maugøn scores with a nice strike.
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but Monteiro is out of range.
Monteiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maugøn.
Monteiro misses with a body kick.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Monteiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Monteiro catches Maugøn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monteiro checks a low kick from Maugøn.
A shot to the liver by Maugøn. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Monteiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn wants to land a leg kick but Monteiro is out of range.
It seemed like Monteiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maugøn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maugøn drops Monteiro with a huge uppercut! Monteiro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Maugøn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 674.5     
Date:   Sep 13, 2019
#R1#
Harada works Maugøn's body with a nice hook.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by Harada.
Maugøn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maugøn lands with a nice body punch.
Harada throws a leg kick
and Harada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Maugøn has closed the distance and engaged Harada in a clinch.
Harada misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harada working aggressively here.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harada's elbow.
Harada tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Harada back against the cage.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
Harada pushes Maugøn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Harada's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Harada swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maugøn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maugøn is breathing heavily.
Harada scores with a shot to the side of Maugøn's head.
Harada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maugøn.
Harada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Harada cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
A short left from Harada.
Harada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maugøn or not.
Harada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Harada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Harada.
Harada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harada working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Harada cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Harada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harada.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maugøn takes a shot to the head.
Harada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harada tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Harada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Maugøn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harada. #TD2#
Harada lands a nice trip 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.#T3#
Harada lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harada trying to pass the guard but Maugøn defending well. #SUB2#
Harada is looking for a kimura here.
Harada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harada thows a huge punch but Maugøn dodges it nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harada moves into full mount! Maugøn won't be happy about that!
Maugøn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Harada wants to control the pace but Maugøn is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Harada.
Harada tries to control but Maugøn wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harada landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Maugøn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Harada controlling his opponent.
Oh Maugøn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harada looking to control but Maugøn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenuichio Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Harada is stalking Maugøn. Maugøn circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Harada, and it's lights out! Maugøn really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenuichio Harada!
Kenuichio Harada took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.

 

Event: CEC 671     
Date:   Aug 18, 2019
#R1#
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Maugøn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maugøn.
Rain tries to land a body kick
and Maugøn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rain's knee momentarily.
Rain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Rain cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
Rain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Maugøn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maugøn.#T1#
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maugøn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Rain throws out a counter right but Maugøn avoids it with no problem.
Rain throws a series of punches but Maugøn avoids them all with ease.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Maugøn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maugøn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rain avoids it.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
Maugøn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Maugøn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rain. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maugøn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Rain throws a lazy head kick
and Maugøn counters with an inside leg kick.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn lunges at Rain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rain's hand.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maugøn has time to react.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain with a jab.#T3#
Rain thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Maugøn tries to clinch but Rain moves away
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maugøn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maugøn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rain.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maugøn walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
Maugøn misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maugøn.
Rain moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a hook.
Rain lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Rain scores with a jab.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Rain.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maugøn.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Rain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Rain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maugøn misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain dominated that round.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rain misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rain checks a low kick from Maugøn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Maugøn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rain with a jab.
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rain!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rain.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maugøn walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##CL#
Maugøn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Maugøn misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Maugøn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Rain with a jab.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn throws a lazy body kick
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Maugøn feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Maugøn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maugøn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Maugøn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn connects with an inside leg kick.
Rain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maugøn's calf.
Maugøn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain lands a jab to Maugøn's midsection.
Maugøn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Rain with a nice cross.
Maugøn throws a head kick that misses.
Maugøn cracks the inside of Rain's front leg.
Maugøn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maugøn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain checks a leg kick.#T4#
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Rain misses
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maugøn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rain jabs Maugøn right on the nose. Maugøn blinks but takes it well.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maugøn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crunch! Rain slams his shin into Maugøn's torso.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Maugøn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a front kick that sends Maugøn stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Rain lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Maugøn.
Rain delivers a nice body kick.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maugøn.
Rain thumps Maugøn with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by Rain.
Rain cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Rain misses the body punch #CL#
and Maugøn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Rain tries to circle away but Maugøn has him pinned against the cage.
Maugøn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain tries to break free but Maugøn pushes him back against the cage.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a hook to the body.
Rain is working Maugøn over against the cage.
Rain lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Maugøn.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maugøn keeps control of Rain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Maugøn.
A body shot lands from Maugøn. #T2#
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Rain.
Maugøn lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Maugøn.
A short right from Maugøn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn. #BC#
Maugøn breaks the clinch.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maugøn missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Maugøn off balance momentarily.
Rain throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maugøn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maugøn wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
Maugøn throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Rain pushes Maugøn away with a front kick.
Rain swinging wildly here.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Maugøn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maugøn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Maugøn clinches with his opponent.
Maugøn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Maugøn moved out of range.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain with a nice cross.
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Heavy Rain just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Rain.
Maugøn throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Maugøn.
Rain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Rain.
Rain lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maugøn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jab by Rain.
Rain moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rain.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maugøn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maugøn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
Maugøn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Rain connects with a right hand. Maugøn shakes it off.
Maugøn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Maugøn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rain lands an overhand right.
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!
Rain misses with a body kick.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maugøn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maugøn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rain stalks Maugøn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maugøn's face. Maugøn staggers backwards, shaken.
Rain takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by Rain.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Maugøn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Maugøn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Rain.
Rain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maugøn to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Maugøn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Maugøn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maugøn smiles and moves away.
Maugøn misses with a hook
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Maugøn takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Maugøn's head.
Rain misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maugøn.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maugøn doesn't seem phased though.
Maugøn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Maugøn's leg but Maugøn calmly moves out of range.
Maugøn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice jab there from Maugøn.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maugøn motions for Rain to come forward. Maugøn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maugøn moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
Rain connects with a body shot.
Maugøn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maugøn. Maugøn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain misses with the combination.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Rain throws a right hand that Maugøn ducks under and follows up with a left that Maugøn also avoids with ease.
Rain throws a hook but Maugøn avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Maugøn.
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain lands a head kick. Maugøn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maugøn drops his hands momentarily and Rain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maugøn if he has to take too many more of those.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn counters with a low kick, right behind Rain 's knee.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maugøn misses with a looping right.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
Maugøn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Maugøn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maugøn misses with a straight right.
Maugøn ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a head kick that Maugøn semi-blocks.
Rain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maugøn slips a jab from Rain.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain avoids the body shot from Maugøn.
Rain throws a series of punches but Maugøn moves out of range.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Maugøn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Rain throws a head kick that half lands.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain retains his heavyweight title!
Heavy Rain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CEC Invite R2     
Date:   Jul 22, 2019
#R1#
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
Maugøn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
DeSilva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeSilva blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeSilva.
Maugøn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeSilva. That one must have hurt.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Maugøn's legs.
DeSilva lands a glancing blow to the side of Maugøn's head.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maugøn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Maugøn swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Crunch! DeSilva slams his shin into Maugøn's torso.
Maugøn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSilva finds it's way round the side to connect with Maugøn's head.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the temple. Maugøn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maugøn punishes DeSilva's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maugøn tried to counter with a leg kick but DeSilva avoided it.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
Maugøn takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maugøn throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maugøn connects with a solid leg kick.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Maugøn checks it
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.
DeSilva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maugøn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
Maugøn moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
DeSilva thumps Maugøn with a low kick.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
Maugøn blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Maugøn misses with a low kick.
Maugøn misses with a left hand
and DeSilva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeSilva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva clobbers Maugøn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva cracks the inside of Maugøn's front leg.
Maugøn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maugøn chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Maugøn takes one to the side of the head.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Maugøn jumps back.
DeSilva connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
DeSilva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maugøn throws a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Maugøn tried to counter with a leg kick but DeSilva avoided it.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and DeSilva counters with a good low kick that Maugøn was not able to check.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
A head kick by DeSilva misses
and Maugøn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
DeSilva walks into a straight right hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a leg kick.
DeSilva takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Maugøn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maugøn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Maugøn throws a chopping leg kick but DeSilva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maugøn under the eye.
DeSilva lands with a cross.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maugøn doesn't seem bothered though.
Maugøn checks the leg kick.#T1#
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maugøn on the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Maugøn's front leg but catches the back leg as Maugøn tries to avoid it.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Maugøn's front leg but catches the back leg as Maugøn tries to avoid it.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maugøn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maugøn.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maugøn is able to avoid easily.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Maugøn.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.#T2#
Maugøn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
DeSilva thumps Maugøn with a low kick.
DeSilva tries to score with a low kick but Maugøn moves his leg out of the way.
Maugøn scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
Maugøn wants to slow DeSilva down by chopping away at his legs.
Maugøn misses with a straight right.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maugøn walks into a jab.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
Maugøn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn staying out of range there.
Maugøn thuds his right hand into DeSilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Maugøn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maugøn down.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maugøn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
As DeSilva backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maugøn throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSilva. #T4#
DeSilva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva throws a lazy body kick
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but DeSilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maugøn checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
Maugøn lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
DeSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maugøn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva flicks out a counter leg kick but Maugøn steps away.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
DeSilva swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maugøn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maugøn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Maugøn misses its target.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but DeSilva slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Maugøn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maugøn throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Maugøn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva is looking to slow Maugøn down with leg kicks.
Maugøn ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a really nice looking cross but Maugøn seems unphased.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Maugøn's legs.
DeSilva tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
DeSilva looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
Maugøn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maugøn's head backwards.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeSilva. Maugøn shrugs it off though.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn looks for the body kick but DeSilva saw that one coming. #T3#
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maugøn misses with a straight left.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Maugøn's leg but Maugøn calmly moves out of range.
DeSilva lands with a right hand.
DeSilva lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maugøn's calf.
DeSilva scores with a nice body kick.
Maugøn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maugøn scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Maugøn takes one on the button.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeSilva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. Maugøn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Maugøn avoids it.
Maugøn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maugøn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Nice uppercut there from Maugøn.
Maugøn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva tries to score with a low kick but Maugøn moves his leg out of the way.
Maugøn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!

 

Event: CEC 4TH OF JULY     
Date:   Jul 04, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Brent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maugøn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brent connects with a nice looking jab.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maugøn swings widly with a right hand
and Maugøn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
A telegraphed right hand from Brent misses the target.
Brent misses with a left hand
and Brent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Maugøn tenderised Brent's leg. Brent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maugøn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Brent.#T1#
Brent misses with a hook
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brent throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maugøn.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Brent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brent lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brent scores with a decent looking hook.
Maugøn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brent counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maugøn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brent under the eye.
Maugøn throws a push kick but Brent slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Brent misses the target.
Maugøn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Brent as he connects with a hook.
Maugøn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brent's head.
Brent avoids the body shot from Maugøn.
Brent misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugøn misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Brent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brent takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Brent is rocked!#KD#
Brent lands a big head kick that sends Maugøn tumbling to the mat! Brent takes a step backwards and waves Maugøn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Maugøn throws a hook to the side of Brent's head but Brent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maugøn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brent's head backwards.
Oh Brent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
David Brent's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brent throws a sloppy head kick
and Maugøn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Brent seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maugøn.
Brent throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn counters with a huge right that knocks Brent out cold! Maugøn is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brak Maugøn!
A relieved looking Brak Maugøn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 660     
Date:   Jun 02, 2019
#R1#
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Maugøn tests Kuklinsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuklinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maugøn doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuklinsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuklinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn throws a head kick but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kuklinsky throws a combination that misses
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.#T1#
Maugøn misses with a series of wild punches.
Maugøn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuklinsky manages to avoid it.
Kuklinsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuklinsky throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuklinsky lands a right hook to the body.
Maugøn lands with an overhand left.
Kuklinsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maugøn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinsky staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuklinsky. #T2#
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Kuklinsky sees coming a mile off.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Maugøn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kuklinsky closes the distance and pushes Maugøn back into the cage.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn digs a right hand underneath Kuklinsky's ribcage. Kuklinsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maugøn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maugøn presses Kuklinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuklinsky looks winded!
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuklinsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Kuklinsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinsky controls the action.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Maugøn.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maugøn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuklinsky is defending well for now.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugøn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Maugøn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Maugøn. #T4#
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinsky.
A short right from Kuklinsky on the inside.
Maugøn is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Maugøn digs a right hand underneath Kuklinsky's ribcage. Kuklinsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maugøn.
Maugøn is leaning against Kuklinsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
Maugøn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn lands a body punch.
Maugøn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maugøn lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A solid body kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maugøn throws a front kick that sends Kuklinsky stumbling back into the cage.
Maugøn lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Brak Maugøn is winning the standup battle so far.
Maugøn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Kuklinsky slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuklinsky is breathing heavily.
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuklinsky avoids the body shot from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky misses with a straight left.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuklinsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maugøn rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Maugøn lands with a straight right. Kuklinsky didn't see that one coming.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the body from Kuklinsky misses
and Maugøn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuklinsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maugøn with a body shot.
Kuklinsky blocks a jab.
Maugøn misses with a leg kick
and Kuklinsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn looks for the body kick but Kuklinsky saw that one coming.
Kuklinsky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maugøn with a body shot.
Maugøn scores with a leg kick. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuklinsky checks a leg kick.
Maugøn lands a jab to the head.
Kuklinsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maugøn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Kuklinsky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky looks to land a left hand but Maugøn moved out of range nicely.
Maugøn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuklinsky just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuklinsky misses the target.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Maugøn blocks a leg kick.
Kuklinsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuklinsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Maugøn is looking to land body kicks.
Kuklinsky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuklinsky misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky throws a body kick that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuklinsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Maugøn lands a big right hand that sends Kuklinsky crashing to the mat! Maugøn stays standing though and waves Kuklinsky back to his feet!#ROC#
Kuklinsky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuklinsky's calf.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuklinsky is just out of range.#T4#
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuklinsky throws out a counter right but Maugøn avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maugøn slips under a jab.#KD#
Maugøn cracks Kuklinsky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maugøn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuklinsky to stand back up!
Kuklinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Maugøn finish him?
Kuklinsky wants to clinch
and Kuklinsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuklinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maugøn lands with a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Maugøn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good shot there by Maugøn.
A lazy body kick from Maugøn
and Maugøn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuklinsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Kuklinsky is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Maugøn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maugøn!
Maugøn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuklinsky can do to turn this around?
Kuklinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maugøn jabs at Kuklinsky's body.#KD#
Maugøn cracks Kuklinsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuklinsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maugøn finish him?
Kuklinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Maugøn finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Richard Kuklinsky's cut even more.#T1#
Maugøn lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuklinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Maugøn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuklinsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Maugøn. #KD#
Maugøn lands a big uppercut and Kuklinsky crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kuklinsky looks OK. Maugøn waves Kuklinsky back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuklinsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a body kick that stops Kuklinsky in his tracks momentarily.
That kick from Maugøn tenderised Kuklinsky's leg. Kuklinsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuklinsky avoids a kick to the body.
Richard Kuklinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD#
Maugøn cracks Kuklinsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuklinsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maugøn finish him?
Kuklinsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crack! Maugøn connects with the perfect overhand right and Kuklinsky falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Maugøn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Richard Kuklinsky had this to say: 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.

 

Event: CEC 655     
Date:   May 12, 2019
#R1#
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maugøn moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maugøn closes the distance and clinches.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
Spong landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Maugøn lands a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maugøn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Good body shot from Spong.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn lands a body punch. #T1#
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maugøn is defending well for now.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong. #BC#
Maugøn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maugøn takes one on the button.
Spong scores with a push kick.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong lands a head kick. Maugøn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong lands a head kick. Maugøn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.#T2#
Spong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maugøn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maugøn pushes him off.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn slips a jab from Spong.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Maugøn checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Maugøn misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maugøn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugøn blocks a head kick by Spong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Spong throws a sloppy head kick
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong is looking to slow Maugøn down with leg kicks.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maugøn pushes him off.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maugøn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maugøn counters with a solid body kick.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maugøn doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maugøn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maugøn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Maugøn pushes Spong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maugøn lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with the head strike. #T2#
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maugøn's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spong.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong is leaning against Maugøn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Maugøn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong pushes Maugøn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maugøn is defending well for now.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong presses Maugøn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Spong.
Maugøn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugøn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Maugøn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Maugøn against the cage.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong has Maugøn pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maugøn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Spong tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Maugøn throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maugøn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maugøn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a right hand.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely. #T3#
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to stall but Maugøn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maugøn's face.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand into Maugøn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maugøn's gas tank.
Spong with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Maugøn is rocked!
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maugøn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Maugøn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maugøn looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Maugøn tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maugøn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Spong working Maugøn over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it. #T1#
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Maugøn blocks with his arms.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn is working Spong over against the cage.
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong stalling.
Maugøn misses with the head strike. #T3#
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maugøn working hard to break the clinch.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maugøn's head.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
Spong stalls.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land. #T4#
Spong blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maugøn.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Spong clinches.
Maugøn is trying to stall.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Maugøn gets an underhook and turns Spong into the cage.
Maugøn misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a hook to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maugøn's head.
Spong blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Maugøn works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maugøn is defending well for now.
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maugøns head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maugøn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maugøn.#BC#
Maugøn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Spong. #CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maugøns head.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong is working Maugøn over against the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugøn takes a shot to the head.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maugøn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Maugøn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maugøn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Good body shot from Spong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!

Alistair Spong is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alistair Spong gave a big smile as he said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

 

Event: CEC 653     
Date:   Apr 24, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Rain misses.
Maugøn throws a good cross that connects.
Rain staying out of range there.
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maugøn doesn't seem phased though.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn throws a big shot that misses.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Maugøn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maugøn throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Maugøn.#T1#
Maugøn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maugøn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maugøn throws a leg kick
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugøn takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Rain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maugøn misses the target.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maugøn counters with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn with a nice cross.
Maugøn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brak Maugøn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Maugøn.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Maugøn scores with a kick to the body.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maugøn moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Maugøn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Maugøn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Maugøn lands with a straight right. Rain didn't see that one coming.
Maugøn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rain. Rain obviously looking to wear him down.
Maugøn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid body kick from Rain.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by Rain.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maugøn moves to clinch but Rain breaks away
and Rain counters with a body kick that stops Maugøn in his tracks momentarily.
Maugøn wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Maugøn's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Maugøn staying out of range there.
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Maugøn misses its target.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Rain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maugøn fakes the leg kick and cracks Rain in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain throws out a loose jab but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Maugøn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn misses with the combination.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Rain catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Maugøn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Maugøn lands with a nice body punch.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Rain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Maugøn throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain takes one to the chin there.
Maugøn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Maugøn throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Maugøn checks the leg kick.
Maugøn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Rain.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rain.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Maugøn blocks the leg kick.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Maugøn staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Rain.
Rain moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
Rain flicks out a counter leg kick but Maugøn steps away.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain sizes up Maugøn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Rain backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maugøn throws a body kick that misses.
Maugøn throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maugøn's knee momentarily.
Maugøn moves out of range of the leg kick from Rain.
A jab from Maugøn finds it's way through Rain's defenses. #T2#
Maugøn tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Rain misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Maugøn misses with a looping left.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maugøn throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maugøn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Maugøn settles back down.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Maugøn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Maugøn blocks the low kick.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Good standup being displayed there by Maugøn as he connects with a hook.
Maugøn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maugøn tries to bum rush Rain with a series of wild strikes but Rain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rain cracks Maugøn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Maugøn does it's job there.#T4#
A jab from Maugøn does it's job there.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Maugøn throws a front kick aimed at Rain's knee but Rain avoids it well.
Maugøn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maugøn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Maugøn looks to throw a body kick
and Rain counters with a solid body kick.
Rain scores with a sloppy right hand. Maugøn should have avoided that one.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Rain misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Maugøn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maugøn's head.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Rain throws out a counter right but Maugøn avoids it with no problem.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn staying out of range there.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Rain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maugøn.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maugøn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rain's hands.#T1#
Rain tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maugøn tries to clinch up.
Rain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maugøn checks it well.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn avoids a kick to the body.
Maugøn tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
And Rain responds with a good body kick, but Maugøn manages to step out the way in time.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Maugøn misses
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Maugøn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Maugøn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Maugøn avoids it.
Maugøn wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
Maugøn throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
A clash of legs there as Rain blocks the low kick.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maugøn blocks a head kick by Rain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maugøn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Maugøn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Maugøn thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Rain staying out of range there.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Maugøn.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
Rain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maugøn tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Rain lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Maugøn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Maugøn moved out of range nicely.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rain lands a head kick. Maugøn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maugøn. Maugøn obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maugøn throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Maugøn misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Maugøn misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain feints a counter leg kick.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Heavy Rain just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
A shot to the body from Maugøn misses
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain staying out of range there.
Maugøn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn with a nice cross.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the body.
Rain throws out a powerful jab.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Maugøn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Rain there.
Rain looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn throws a big shot that misses.
Rain thumps Maugøn with a low kick.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Maugøn tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maugøn.
Maugøn checks a leg kick. #T2#
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn's corner calls for a 1-2. Maugøn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maugøn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain thinks about the counter body kick.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
Maugøn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rain throws a hook but Maugøn avoids it easily.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Maugøn moves away and avoids it.
Rain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Maugøn stuns Rain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Decent striking displayed by Rain there.
Maugøn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rain's calf.
Rain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugøn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Maugøn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maugøn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maugøn scores with a body shot.
Maugøn misses with a leg kick.
Rain thinks about the counter body kick.
Maugøn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain feints a counter leg kick.
Maugøn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rain.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Rain works over Maugøn's head and body with a nice combination.
Maugøn works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Maugøn connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maugøn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maugøn lands a head kick. Rain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Maugøn swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maugøn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Maugøn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn misses with a combination
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugøn throws a front kick aimed at Rain's knee but Rain avoids it well.
Maugøn scores with a jab.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
As Rain backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Maugøn's head.
Rain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maugøn misses with a kick to the body
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Maugøn misses the body punch
and Maugøn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain walks into a straight right hand from Maugøn.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Maugøn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain thows a body kick. Maugøn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maugøn throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maugøn blocks it well.
Rain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rain throws a right and a left that Maugøn avoids nicely.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heavy Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maugøn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain counters with a body kick.
Maugøn throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by Rain.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Rain takes one on the button.
Donk. Rain catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Maugøn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Maugøn dodges the punch combination from Rain.
Rain staying out of range there.
Rain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Maugøn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maugøn's knee momentarily.
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.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Maugøn throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Rain backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain misses with a left hand
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugøn lands a lovely overhand right.
Maugøn throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Maugøn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brak Maugøn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maugøn lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maugøn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brak Maugøn!

Brak Maugøn retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Brak Maugøn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: CEC 651     
Date:   Apr 10, 2019
#R1#
Montezuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Montezuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montezuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maugøn tries to work over Montezuma's front leg with a kick but Montezuma checks it.
Montezuma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maugøn avoids it.
Maugøn connects with the punch.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a left to the body.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Montezuma.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but Montezuma is just out of range.
Montezuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Maugøn circles away.
Montezuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brak Maugøn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Montezuma. Beautiful body shot.
Maugøn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montezuma's calf.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montezuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
It appears Montezuma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maugøn slips a jab from Montezuma.#T1#
Montezuma throws a big shot that misses.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maugøn misses with a straight left.
Montezuma throws a leg kick but Maugøn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maugøn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montezuma avoids a kick to the body.
Montezuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montezuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maugøn throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maugøn. #T2#
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Montezuma sees coming a mile off.
Montezuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maugøn.
A clash of legs there as Montezuma blocks the low kick.
Montezuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn throws a leg kick which misses Montezuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Montezuma tries to avoid it.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montezuma.
Montezuma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Montezuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montezuma swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Montezuma lands a jab to the head.
Montezuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montezuma.
Montezuma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maugøn just manages to avoid it.
Montezuma moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn ducks right into an uppercut from Montezuma. #T3#
Maugøn throws a hook to the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Montezuma throws a wild body kick that Maugøn sees coming a mile off.
Maugøn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montezuma misses with a body punch
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maugøn.
Montezuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montezuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn cracks Montezuma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maugøn cracks Montezuma with a good jab.#T4#
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Montezuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn lands a leg kick that knocks Montezuma off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn digs a good hook to Montezuma's body.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch lands to the side of Montezuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montezuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn counters with a left to the body.
Montezuma cracks Maugøn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maugøn cracks the inside of Montezuma's front leg.
Montezuma walks into a stiff left hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn looks to land a right hand but Montezuma moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Montezuma misses its target.
Maugøn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montezuma.
Montezuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that round.
That's time! Montezuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montezuma - that will leave a mark!
Montezuma ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Montezuma checks a low kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn connects with a leg kick. Montezuma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montezuma slips under a jab from Maugøn.
Montezuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maugøn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maugøn moves out of range as Montezuma strikes.
Montezuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Montezuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma connects with a solid leg kick.
Montezuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montezuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montezuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maugøn. Maugøn obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Maugøn throws a body kick that misses
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Montezuma throws a push kick but Maugøn slaps the foot to one side.
Montezuma misses with a hook
and Maugøn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montezuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Montezuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Montezuma.
Montezuma tries a low kick but Maugøn avoids it.
Montezuma blocks a jab.
Montezuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Maugøn.
A low kick from Montezuma is predictable there
and Maugøn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montezuma moves away.
Montezuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montezuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maugøn's head backwards.#T2#
Montezuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Montezuma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maugøn doesn't seem phased though.
Brak Maugøn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
It looked like Montezuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maugøn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Montezuma walks into a straight right hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Montezuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn connects with the punch.
Maugøn scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Montezuma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maugøn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montezuma. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Maugøn misses. #T3#
Maugøn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montezuma.
Montezuma throws a hook but Maugøn avoids it easily.
Maugøn looks to score with a jab to the body but Montezuma is just out of range.
Montezuma throws a low kick but Maugøn moves out of range easily.
Montezuma lands with a good body shot.
Montezuma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montezuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maugøn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montezuma is out of range.
Montezuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montezuma misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Maugøn blocks the low kick.
Maugøn scores with a hook.
Maugøn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Maugøn throws a leg kick that misses.
Maugøn scores with a push kick.
Montezuma slips a jab from Maugøn.
A good leg kick by Maugøn.
Montezuma throws a low kick, looking for Maugøn's leg but Maugøn calmly moves out of range.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn scores with a punch to the head.
Maugøn swings for the body but Montezuma moves out of range.
A low kick from Maugøn misses
and Montezuma counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Montezuma's ribs.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
Maugøn works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Maugøn jabs Montezuma right on the nose. Montezuma blinks but takes it well.
Maugøn misses with a hook. Montezuma ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Montezuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montezuma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montezuma.
Maugøn walks into a straight right hand from Montezuma.
Montezuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montezuma throwing a counter right hand but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Montezuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montezuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maugøn misses with a hook
letting Montezuma counter with a right hand.
Maugøn tries to clinch but Montezuma is having none of it. #T1#
Maugøn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maugøn 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.
Maugøn connects with a looping right hand.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maugøn dips to his left and cracks Montezuma with an uppercut!
Maugøn lands with an overhand left.
Maugøn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maugøn there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maugøn misses the target.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montezuma loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Maugøn throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montezuma throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montezuma misses with a low kick.
Maugøn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maugøn misses with a low kick as Montezuma jumps back.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maugøn. That's going to slow Montezuma down.
Montezuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montezuma moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Montezuma throws a leg kick but Maugøn checks it.
Montezuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Montezuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montezuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maugøn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maugøn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montezuma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montezuma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montezuma staying out of range there.#CL#
Montezuma moves into the clinch.
Montezuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Maugøn prevents a body shot from Montezuma.
Montezuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards. #BC#
Montezuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montezuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maugøn looks to land a left hand but Montezuma moved out of range nicely.
Maugøn with a nice cross.
Maugøn throws a push kick but Montezuma slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Montezuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Maugøn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montezuma.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montezuma throws a leg kick but Maugøn checks it.
Montezuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maugøn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montezuma to score with a decent uppercut.
Montezuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Quetzal Montezuma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Maugøn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montezuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Maugøn avoided it.
Montezuma slips under a jab.
Montezuma lands a jab.
Montezuma is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Montezuma sees coming a mile off.
Maugøn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montezuma throws a wild body kick that Maugøn sees coming a mile off.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Montezuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montezuma checks a leg kick nicely.
Montezuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montezuma misses with a looping right.#T1#
Maugøn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montezuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maugøn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maugøn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montezuma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Montezuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Montezuma scores with a push kick.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montezuma thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Montezuma thuds his right hand into Maugøn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montezuma throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Montezuma.
Maugøn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a solid body kick.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montezuma throws a big shot that misses.
Montezuma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montezuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montezuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maugøn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montezuma on the side of the head.
Montezuma staying out of range there.
Montezuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Maugøn responds with a good body kick, but Montezuma manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Montezuma backing away here, and Maugøn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
A left lands for Montezuma.
Maugøn swings widly with a right hand
and Maugøn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
Maugøn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Montezuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maugøn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montezuma.
A left lands for Maugøn.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn throws a hook to the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montezuma scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Maugøn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montezuma has time to react.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Montezuma moves out of range.
Montezuma scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montezuma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Montezuma throws a leg kick but Maugøn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maugøn lands with a shot to the body.
Maugøn lands a body shot.
Maugøn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maugøn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Maugøn misses
and Montezuma counters with an outside leg kick.
Maugøn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montezuma's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Quetzal Montezuma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Montezuma staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Montezuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Montezuma counters with a leg kick.
Montezuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Montezuma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montezuma takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
Maugøn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Montezuma misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montezuma thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montezuma.
Maugøn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Montezuma with a body shot.
A cross from Maugøn lands.
Maugøn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Montezuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maugøn.
Montezuma half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Montezuma misses with a hook to the body
and Maugøn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montezuma thinking.
Maugøn lands a glancing blow to the side of Montezuma's head.
Maugøn connects with a body shot that sends Montezuma's belly button to the back.
Montezuma needs to keep his hands up - Maugøn had a free shot at his head there.
Montezuma digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Montezuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montezuma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Montezuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maugøn thows a body kick. Montezuma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maugøn clobbers Montezuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montezuma on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
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!
Montezuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Montezuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maugøn punishes Montezuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Montezuma throws a wild body kick that Maugøn sees coming a mile off.
Montezuma misses with a hook. Maugøn ducked under it nicely.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maugøn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maugøn lands with a nice body kick.
Jab by Maugøn.
Montezuma moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a leg kick that knocks Montezuma off balance momentarily.
Montezuma slips a jab from Maugøn.#T3#
Montezuma moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Montezuma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maugøn. That one must have hurt.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn lands a leg kick that knocks Montezuma off balance momentarily.
Montezuma throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Montezuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montezuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Maugøn's corner calls for a 1-2. Maugøn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maugøn throws a leg kick but Montezuma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montezuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montezuma throws out a leg kick but Maugøn moves out of range and Montezuma only half commits.
Maugøn looks to land a body kick but Montezuma moved away.#T4#
Montezuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Maugøn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montezuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maugøn thinking.
Maugøn scores with a jab.
Montezuma wants to land a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montezuma. Montezuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maugøn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Maugøn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Montezuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montezuma throws a chopping leg kick but Maugøn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montezuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montezuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brak Maugøn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maugøn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brak Maugøn!

Brak Maugøn is the new heavyweight champion!
Brak Maugøn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CEC 649     
Date:   Mar 29, 2019
#R1#
Kuklinsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn counters with a leg kick.
Kuklinsky throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Kuklinsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuklinsky throws a right and a left that Maugøn avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Kuklinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn counters with a thumping low kick.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Kuklinsky clinches with his opponent.
Kuklinsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Maugøn lands a body shot.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky managing to block the knees to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Maugøn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maugøn.
A right hand to the body from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugøn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinsky.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Maugøn on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Maugøn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Kuklinsky is leaning against Maugøn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maugøn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Maugøn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Kuklinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Maugøn looking to throw knees to the head but Kuklinsky is blocking nicely.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kuklinsky misses with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuklinsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuklinsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Kuklinsky misses.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but Maugøn is having none of it.
Kuklinsky lands with a right hand.
Kuklinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Maugøn moves out of range easily.
Kuklinsky throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuklinsky, right into the meat.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuklinsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maugøn.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but Kuklinsky manages to avoid it.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maugøn misses with a right hand
letting Kuklinsky counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kuklinsky misses with a jab to the body
and Maugøn counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn scores with a nice right hand.
Kuklinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands an overhand right.
Maugøn looks to land a body kick but Kuklinsky moved away.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuklinsky moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn moves forwards but Kuklinsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maugøn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Kuklinsky moves out of range. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Kuklinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn lands a nice hook to Kuklinsky's body. Kuklinsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuklinsky slips a straight right by Maugøn.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
It looked like Maugøn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuklinsky.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Kuklinsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maugøn takes a swing at Kuklinsky's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuklinsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuklinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn. #T3##CL2#
Kuklinsky forces Maugøn back against the cage and clinches.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Maugøn lands a body shot.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Kuklinsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC#
Maugøn manages to break the clinch.
Kuklinsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maugøn.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kuklinsky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky wants to clinch up but Maugøn keeps it at a distance.
Maugøn throws a hook but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuklinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maugøn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maugøn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Kuklinsky checks a low kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuklinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn slips a straight right by Kuklinsky.
Maugøn half committed to a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maugøn!
Maugøn walks into a jab.
Kuklinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuklinsky should have avoided that one.
Maugøn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuklinsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that Kuklinsky was not able to check.
Kuklinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maugøn lands a body shot. #T1#
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuklinsky throws the left hand but Maugøn avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the body
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that Kuklinsky was not able to check.
Kuklinsky wants to clinch
and Maugøn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maugøn scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Kuklinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maugøn scores with a nice strike.
Kuklinsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maugøn.
A cross from Maugøn lands.
Maugøn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richard Kuklinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.#T2#
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!
Kuklinsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a jab.#ROC#
Kuklinsky is rocked!
Maugøn throws a leg kick which misses Kuklinsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuklinsky tries to avoid it.
Maugøn drops Kuklinsky with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kuklinsky! Maugøn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
In his post fight interview, Brak Maugøn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Richard Kuklinsky was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.

 

Event: CEC 647     
Date:   Mar 15, 2019
#R1#
O Rangers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for O Rangers.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
O Rangers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a body shot.
O Rangers cracks Maugøn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rangers misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by O Rangers. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn throws a shot to the body.
O Rangers misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
O Rangers throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
O Rangers throws a shot to the body.
Maugøn lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Rangers's sensitive parts.
O Rangers moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
O Rangers looks for a takedown but Maugøn sprawls well.
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Rangers, as that shot connected.
O Rangers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
O Rangers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maugøn's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maugøn is controlling O Rangers's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
O Rangers controlling the action here.
O Rangers is trying to control. Maugøn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Rangers is looking to advance position but Maugøn won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
O Rangers 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.
Maugøn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maugøn wants to get back to his feet but O Rangers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Rangers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maugøn is keeping the position for now.
Maugøn is controlling O Rangers's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Rangers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Rangers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rangers was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Brak Maugøn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
O Rangers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Maugøn sneaks out the side door and pushes O Rangers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maugøn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn. #CL2#
O Rangers moves into range and clinches up with Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
O Rangers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Rangers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn misses with a hook.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
O Rangers jabs at Maugøn's body.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.#TD2#
O Rangers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maugøn is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers trying to control but Maugøn is working from the bottom.
O Rangers is fighting to break Maugøn's control of his arms but Maugøn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Maugøn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Rangers.
O Rangers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maugøn is retaining full guard.
Maugøn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maugøn pulls O Rangers in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maugøn lands a glancing blow to the side of O Rangers's head.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Rangers to score with a decent uppercut.
O Rangers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maugøn rather than just go for the knockout.
Maugøn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Rangers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Rangers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Rangers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maugøn counters with a good, hard body kick but O Rangers shrugs it off. #T2#
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
Tony O Rangers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maugøn slips under a jab from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a jab to the nose.
O Rangers misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers misses the shot to the body.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Rangers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Rangers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Rangers misses with a takedown attempt
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that O Rangers was not able to check.
O Rangers is breathing heavily.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.#T3#
O Rangers defending well as Maugøn loads up on a big left hand.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but O Rangers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maugøn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maugøn lands a glancing blow to the side of O Rangers's head.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maugøn.
O Rangers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
O Rangers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maugøn can pounce on him.
O Rangers punishes Maugøn's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
O Rangers throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rangers swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
O Rangers just misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maugøn misses with a wild body shot.
O Rangers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maugøn slips a jab from O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn counters with a nice body kick.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into O Rangers's ribs.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of O Rangers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Rangers misses with a straight left.
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 Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O Rangers fails with the takedown
and Maugøn counters with a good, hard body kick but O Rangers shrugs it off.
O Rangers swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
Maugøn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Maugøn misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Maugøn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maugøn.
O Rangers misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Maugøn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maugøn swings for the body but O Rangers moves out of range.
O Rangers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maugøn takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like O Rangers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Maugøn. #CL2#
O Rangers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Rangers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn prevents a body shot from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a shot to the body.
O Rangers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Rangers wants a takedown but no success here.
Brak Maugøn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
O Rangers struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands. #BC#
Maugøn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maugøn throws a jab when O Rangers was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Rangers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Rangers shoots and misses
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand.
O Rangers throws a jab when Maugøn was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers throws a big shot that misses.
O Rangers misses with a left hand
and Maugøn counters with a good, hard body kick but O Rangers shrugs it off. #T2#
Maugøn is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn throws an off balance right hand
and O Rangers counters with a straight right hand.
Maugøn feints and then cracks O Rangers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Rangers down.
Maugøn lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Rangers moves forwards but Maugøn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Rangers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maugøn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maugøn throws a lazy uppercut
and O Rangers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Rangers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Rangers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maugøn swivels and escapes.
O Rangers misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Rangers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maugøn lunges at O Rangers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Rangers's hand. #ROC#
O Rangers is rocked!
O Rangers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Maugøn swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brak Maugøn!
In his post fight interview, Brak Maugøn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CEC 644     
Date:   Feb 27, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Maugøn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gray.
Gray lands the left hand.
A low kick from Gray misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.#T1#
Maugøn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn thinks about the counter body kick.
Maugøn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Gray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maugøn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gray's calf.
Maugøn looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Gray thows a body kick. Maugøn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray misses with a looping right.
That kick from Gray tenderised Maugøn's leg. Maugøn is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Maugøn throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray defending well as Maugøn loads up on a big left hand.
Maugøn misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
An inside leg kick from Gray misses.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Maugøn throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. Maugøn should have avoided that one.
Maugøn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maugøn lands with a hook. Gray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range and Gray settles back down.
Gray punishes Maugøn's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Maugøn responds with a good body kick, but Gray manages to step out the way in time.
Gray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maugøn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gray'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#
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gray has got the better of the exchanges.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Gray scores with a leg kick.
Gabriel Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Maugøn has knocked Gray down with a huge combo! Maugøn steps away and waves a wobbly Gray back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gray is rocked!
Gray misses the jab.
Maugøn thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Gray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maugøn's head backwards.
Maugøn missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Maugøn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maugøn counters with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maugøn.
Gray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maugøn looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Maugøn counters with a body kick.
Gray connects with a right hand. Maugøn shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Gray misses.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maugøn throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gray misses with a low kick as Maugøn jumps back.
Maugøn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maugøn thumps Gray with a low kick.#T3#
Maugøn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gray. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Maugøn blocks the leg kick.
Gray throws a leg kick
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Gray clinches up with Maugøn and pushes him back against the cage.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gray or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Maugøn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maugøn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maugøn scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray blocks a body shot from Maugøn. #T4#
Maugøn lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maugøn lands a shot to the body.
Maugøn crunches a lovely knee into Gray's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
Oh Gray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maugøn lands a shot to the body.#KD2#
Maugøn drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A hook to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gray to his knees! Maugøn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa     
Date:   Jan 22, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Takano moves into the clinch.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Takano working aggressively here.
Maugøn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Takano blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Maugøn is working Takano over against the cage.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land. #T1#
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Takano.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Takano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Takano lands a body shot.
Maugøn lands a left hand.
Takano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maugøn or not.
Maugøn throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards. #BC2#
Takano breaks from the clinch.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it. #T2#
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maugøn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takano misses with a low kick as Maugøn jumps back.
Brak Maugøn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takano. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Maugøn there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Takano. #T3#
Takano lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Takano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takano lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Maugøn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Takano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
Takano misses with a low kick.
Takano swinging wildly here. #CL#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Maugøn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Takano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano'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#
Takano misses with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maugøn lands a two punch combo.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maugøn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takano throws a chopping leg kick but Maugøn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maugøn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takano scrambles back to his feet.
Takano misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn counters with a low kick, right behind Takano 's knee.
Takano throws an off balance right hand
and Maugøn counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Maugøn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Takano's ribs.#CL2#
Takano moves into range and clinches up with Maugøn.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
Takano tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maugøn's efforts to push away.
Maugøn lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
Takano lands a body shot. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano stalling in the clinch but Maugøn improves position.
Maugøn is leaning against Takano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maugøn up against the cage.
Maugøn scores with a hook to the body.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Takano. #T4#
Maugøn lands a left hand.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano misses with some punches.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano's cut.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maugøn throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Takano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Takano.
Maugøn throws out a leg kick but Takano moves out of range and Maugøn only half commits.
Takano feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Maugøn lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maugøn digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Takano throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Takano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a front kick aimed at Takano's knee but Takano avoids it well.
Maugøn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maugøn walks into a straight right hand from Takano.#T2#
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Takano checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takano! But no joy.
Takano looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Maugøn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maugøn lands the left hand.#T3#
Maugøn takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Takano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Takano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Maugøn.
Maugøn cracks the inside of Takano's front leg.
Maugøn throws a body kick that misses
and Takano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Maugøn thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a good, hard body kick but Maugøn shrugs it off.
Takano slips a jab and a cross from Maugøn.
Takano tries a quick counter leg kick but Maugøn is wise to it.
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!
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Takano's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brak Maugøn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maugøn 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brak Maugøn!

Brak Maugøn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ABW 187 Perez - Thiago     
Date:   Jan 01, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maugøn.
Tymonowicz misses with a left hand
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maugøn misses with a left hand
and Tymonowicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Tymonowicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maugøn slips under a jab.
Maugøn feints a counter leg kick.
Tymonowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Tymonowicz - just one landing.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Maugøn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymonowicz throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tymonowicz is able to avoid easily.
Tymonowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tymonowicz backing away here, and Maugøn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tymonowicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Tymonowicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maugøn tries to score with a low kick but Tymonowicz moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tymonowicz with a body shot.
Maugøn lands a leg kick that knocks Tymonowicz off balance momentarily.
Tymonowicz misses with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tymonowicz throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Tymonowicz thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Tymonowicz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.
Tymonowicz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymonowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maugøn.
A left lands for Tymonowicz.
Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymonowicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tymonowicz connects with a leg kick. Maugøn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Maugøn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tymonowicz with a body shot.
Tymonowicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maugøn blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maugøn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tymonowicz - the referee stops the clock and Maugøn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tymonowicz. Maugøn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maugøn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymonowicz.#T3#
Tymonowicz swings widly with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with an outside leg kick.
Tymonowicz is breathing heavily.
Maugøn is looking to slow Tymonowicz down with leg kicks.
Maugøn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn throws a hook but Tymonowicz avoids it easily.
Maugøn blocks a head kick by Tymonowicz.
Maugøn sizes up Tymonowicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Maugøn moves out of range.
Tymonowicz slips a straight right by Maugøn.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tymonowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot.
Maugøn throws a monster overhand right that drops Tymonowicz! Maugøn follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
An out of breath Brak Maugøn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ABW 180 Bhullar - Maugon     
Date:   Nov 29, 2018
#R1#
Maugøn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bhullar. That did some damage!
Maugøn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bhullar's calf.
A shot to the body from Bhullar misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maugøn blocks a jab.
Bhullar scores with a nice strike.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bhullar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maugøn - the referee stops the clock and Bhullar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maugøn. Bhullar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Bhullar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn throws a lazy body kick
and Bhullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugøn throws a body punch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Bhullar tries to clinch but Maugøn moves away
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhullar shoots in but no luck this time.
Maugøn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Bhullar keeps the fight on the outside.
Maugøn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar feinted with a counter takedown.
Bhullar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn is looking to chop away at Bhullar's legs.
The crowd cheers as Bhullar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maugøn doesn't seem phased though.
Bhullar lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
Maugøn with a jab.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bhullar is looking to clinch. #T2#
Maugøn misses with an uppercut. Bhullar saw that one coming.
Bhullar attempts a counter takedown but Maugøn avoids it well and moves away.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bhullar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Bhullar slips a straight right by Maugøn.
Bhullar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Bhullar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bhullar.
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!
Bhullar tries to clinch up
and Maugøn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Maugøn slips a straight right by Bhullar.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maugøn sprawls well. Maugøn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Bhullar swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Bhullar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Bhullar misses the target.
Bhullar misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bhullar checks a low kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn cracks Bhullar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bhullar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn jabs Bhullar right on the nose. Bhullar blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Bhullar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bhullar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maugøn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maugøn circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maugøn lands a nice hook to Bhullar's body. Bhullar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maugøn takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
Bhullar misses with a hook.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Bhullar avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bhullar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bhullar showed some decent athleticism there.
Maugøn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bhullar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bhullar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bhullar showed some decent athleticism there.
Maugøn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Maugøn recovers full guard.
Maugøn wants to hit a switch here but Bhullar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maugøn there!
Bhullar looking to control but Maugøn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Maugøn is desperately trying to improve his position but Bhullar has a good base and remains in mount.
Maugøn tries to hold on but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maugøn's face.
Bhullar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maugøn? #CUT#
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Maugøn is trying to escape the mount.
Bhullar scoring with strikes but Maugøn is staying in there.
Maugøn can't escape the position.
Bhullar throwing strikes but Maugøn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maugøn wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy.
Bhullar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maugøn defending well though. #T2#
Ground and pound from Bhullar.
Bhullar drops an elbow to the side of Maugøn's head.
Bhullar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bhullar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maugøn's head.
Bhullar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maugøn's head.
Maugøn has his hands clasped together around Bhullar's back. He's all about the action.
Arjan Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhullar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maugøn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maugøn wants to get back to full guard.
Bhullar 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.#T3#
Bhullar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bhullar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maugøn defending well though.
Bhullar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bhullar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maugøn defending well though.
Bhullar lands strikes from half guard.
Bhullar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maugøn trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Maugøn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Maugøn has hold of Bhullar's hands but Bhullar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bhullar trying to control from half guard but Maugøn is working away.
Bhullar throwing shots but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Maugøn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maugøn controlling the position for now.
Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
Maugøn is looking to improve his position.
Maugøn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bhullar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Bhullar there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjan Bhullar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bhullar doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand.
Bhullar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bhullar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the body
and Bhullar counters with a straight right hand.
Bhullar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maugøn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maugøn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bhullar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maugøn.#CL#
Bhullar drives through and clinches with Maugøn against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bhullar.
Maugøn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bhullar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn's coach down at The Wild Beasts Zoo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maugøn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Maugøn tries a body shot but Bhullar blocks it.
Bhullar lands a body shot.
Bhullar misses with a body punch.
Bhullar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Bhullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Bhullar pushes Maugøn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar can't find room to land a body shot as Maugøn controls the action.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Bhullar controls the action.
Bhullar scores with a hook to the body.
Bhullar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bhullar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
Bhullar drops Maugøn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maugøn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Maugøn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar lands a body shot.
Maugøn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bhullar finish him?
Nice body punch from Bhullar.
Bhullar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bhullar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arjan Bhullar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bhullar.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Bhullar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bhullar.
Bhullar mutters something to Maugøn before pushing him back against the cage. As Maugøn comes back towards him, Bhullar unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Maugøn clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjan Bhullar!
Arjan Bhullar retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjan Bhullar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ABW 172 Bhullar - Potter     
Date:   Nov 01, 2018
#R1#
Maugøn connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pearson connects with a high kick.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maugøn connects with a leg kick. Pearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maugøn's corner calls for a 1-2. Maugøn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pearson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pearson.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maugøn counters with a leg kick.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
A head kick by Pearson misses
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Maugøn coming out on top.
Pearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maugøn throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily.
Maugøn misses with a looping left.
Pearson throws out a leg kick but Maugøn moves out of range and Pearson only half commits.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn clobbers Pearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up James Pearson's cut even more.
Maugøn throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Pearson misses
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Maugøn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pearson thows a leg kick but Maugøn checks it
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above James Pearson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Pearson misses
and Maugøn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maugøn blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Maugøn checks a low kick from Pearson.
Pearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maugøn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Maugøn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maugøn.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Maugøn checks it.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maugøn.
Maugøn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pearson, right into the meat.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Maugøn throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
Maugøn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pearson thinks about the counter body kick.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
James Pearson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brak Maugøn!
Our winner, Brak Maugøn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins     
Date:   Oct 09, 2018
#R1#
Grace misses with a wild body shot.
Grace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Earl Lee Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Grace does it's job there.
Grace throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Maugøn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grace throws out the jab.
Maugøn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grace. That did some damage!
Maugøn checks a low kick from Grace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Grace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grace throws a lazy uppercut
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maugøn walks into a stiff left hand from Grace.#T1#
Grace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maugøn counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Grace to the canvas! Grace doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maugøn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
After the fight, Brak Maugøn 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.

 

Event: BANDAI 1: Origins     
Date:   Jul 27, 2018
#R1#
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a hook to the side of Biggs's head but Biggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a lunging right hand
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Biggs misses
and Maugøn counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.#T1#
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Biggs looks to land a right hand but Maugøn moved out of range.
Maugøn looks to land a right hand but Biggs moved out of range.
Biggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
As Maugøn backs off Biggs throws a huge counter combo but Maugøn manages to avoid it all.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs throws a right and a left that Maugøn avoids nicely.
Biggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maugøn's calf.
Biggs wants to land a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Biggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Maugøn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Maugøn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Biggs sprawling to the canvas! Biggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maugøn finish him?! #ROC#
Biggs is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn connects with a body shot.
Biggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Maugøn finish him?
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biggs seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biggs. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Maugøn throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Maugøn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Biggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biggs throws a hook to the side of Maugøn's head but Maugøn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maugøn throws out a powerful jab.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maugøn missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs drops his hands momentarily and Maugøn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Justin Biggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Maugøn counters with a thumping low kick.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Maugøn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn scores with a leg kick.
Biggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Biggs misses with a hook.
Biggs scores with a jab.
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Biggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maugøn eats them both and turns towards Biggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maugøn tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Biggs misses.
Maugøn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn ducks right into an uppercut from Biggs.
Maugøn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biggs throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maugøn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maugøn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggs. Biggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Biggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maugøn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Biggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Maugøn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biggs.
Maugøn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maugøn dips to his left and cracks Biggs with an uppercut!
Maugøn moves forwards but Biggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maugøn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maugøn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Biggs scores with a body shot.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maugøn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Biggs is breathing heavily.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maugøn slips under a jab.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Biggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maugøn's corner calls for a 1-2. Maugøn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Biggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maugøn. Maugøn obviously looking to wear him down.
Biggs lands a jab to the head.
Biggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Maugøn should have avoided that one.
Maugøn dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Biggs moves forwards but Maugøn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biggs lands an overhand right.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Maugøn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biggs avoids a kick to the body.
Biggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Maugøn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a push kick but Biggs slaps the foot to one side.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maugøn jabs Biggs right on the nose. Biggs blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
Justin Biggs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL#
Maugøn instigates a clinch.
Maugøn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biggs's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs'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#
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justin Biggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maugøn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maugøn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biggs momentarily. #KD#
Maugøn drops Biggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Biggs looks back up at him and smiles so Maugøn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brak Maugøn!
A very excited looking Brak Maugøn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos     
Date:   Dec 25, 2017
#R1##CL#
Kryger has closed the distance and engaged Beecher in a clinch.
Kryger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Kryger lands a shot to the body.
Kryger struggles to land a body shot inside as Beecher controls his hands.
Kryger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kryger.
Nice body punch from Kryger - that landed with a thud.
Beecher taking a breather.
We've been informed that Beecher 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.
Kryger stalling against the cage.
Beecher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Kryger.
Kryger digs a right hand underneath Beecher's ribcage. Beecher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kryger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kryger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kryger.
Beecher looks winded!#T1#
Kryger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher tries to circle away but Kryger has him pinned against the cage.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Kryger finish him?
Kryger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kryger.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kryger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beecher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beecher stalling the fight.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside.
Kryger tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Kryger tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Beecher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#KD#
Kryger drops Beecher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beecher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Kryger.
Beecher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Kryger. #KD#
Kryger lands an uppercut that drops Beecher! Kryger follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #SU#
Kryger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kryger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beecher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Kryger does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Kryger drops his shoulder and cracks Beecher with a huge uppercut! Beecher goes down! Can Kryger finish him? #SUB#
Kryger drops back looking for a leg! Beecher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beecher manages to kick Kryger off! Kryger jumps back into Beecher's guard.
Kryger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Kryger connects with a couple of short punches.
Beecher trying to control the position.
Kryger advances to half guard. #SU#
Kryger stands up from half guard.
Kryger jabs at Beecher's body.#T4#
Kryger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Kryger just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kryger.
Beecher slips a straight right by Kryger.
Kryger throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Beecher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Beecher misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kryger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kryger misses with a looping left.
Kryger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kryger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beecher's hands.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kryger.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Kryger.
Kryger lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Beecher slips under a jab.
A big right from Kryger misses.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Kryger does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kryger rushes Beecher and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryger.
Beecher leaning against his opponent.
Beecher blocks an uppercut.
Beecher being controlled against the cage.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kryger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beecher.#T1#
Beecher is trying to break the clinch but Kryger has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Kryger on the inside.
Beecher is breathing heavily.
Kryger swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kryger.
Nice body punch from Kryger - that landed with a thud.
Kryger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher wants to stall.
Kryger scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head.
Beecher wants to get back to striking at distance but Kryger won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kryger is working Beecher over against the cage.
Kryger lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kryger lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Kryger. #KD#
Kryger lands a big right hand that sends Beecher to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Beecher!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kryger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kryger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Beecher is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kryger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Beecher from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kryger! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
An out of breath Bilda Kryger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOFC 74 - Doolittle v Leonidas     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Halfhand lands a glancing blow to the side of Kryger's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bilda Kryger has been cut.
Kryger throws the left hand but Halfhand avoids the punch easily.
Kryger throws a hook but Halfhand avoids it easily.
Kryger lands a head shot.
A big left from Halfhand misses.
Kryger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halfhand.
Halfhand lands a really nice looking cross but Kryger seems unphased.
Halfhand cracks Kryger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halfhand lands with a right and another and another! Kryger is in big trouble! Halfhand lands again and this time it's lights out for Kryger! A quality knockout there for Halfhand.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Qhorin Halfhand!

 

Event: KOFC 70 - Out vs Leonidas 2     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Barrel catches Kryger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Kryger finds it's way through Barrel's defenses.
Barrel lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Barrel misses
and Kryger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Barrel's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrel. Kryger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kryger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barrel connects with a looping right hand.
Barrel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kryger punishes Barrel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kryger scores with a hook to the body. Barrel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Barrel missing with a left hand there. Kryger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kryger scores with a hook.
Barrel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kryger.
Kryger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kryger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrel throws out the jab.
Cracker Barrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrel connects with a right hand. Kryger shakes it off.
Barrel avoids the body shot from Kryger.
Barrel misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Barrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kryger manages to avoid it.
Barrel with a nice cross.
Kryger staying out of range there.
Barrel misses with a body shot.
Kryger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barrel misses with a looping left.
Kryger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrel moves away.
It looked like Barrel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kryger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kryger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kryger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barrel misses with an uppercut. Kryger saw that one coming.
Barrel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kryger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrel misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Kryger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barrel! Kryger lets Barrel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Barrel is rocked!
Barrel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Barrel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrel is breathing heavily.
Kryger lands a right hook to the body.
Barrel seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Kryger drops Barrel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barrel looks back up at him and smiles so Kryger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T2#
Barrel looks to throw the jab but Kryger is out of range.
Barrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kryger wants to clinch up but Barrel keeps it at a distance.
Barrel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kryger counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Kryger drops Barrel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barrel looks back up at him and smiles so Kryger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barrel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kryger counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bilda Kryger!
A victorious Bilda Kryger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Cracker Barrel was interviewed post fight and said 'Man did u see them 34 C down in front? She made them ring girls look like dogs! WHAT? I lost? when did that happen? wait a minute....i was busy....'.

 

Event: KOFC 67 - Force vs Leonidas     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Paul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kryger finds it's way round the side to connect with Paul's head. #CUT#
It looks like Bradley Paul has been cut.
Kryger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kryger fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Paul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kryger keeping control of the position.
Kryger is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryger is controlling Paul's trapped leg to prevent Paul from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kryger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul. #T1#
Paul works his way into side control.
Kryger tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul tries to move to mount but Kryger blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Paul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kryger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kryger tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kryger, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Paul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kryger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kryger is looking for a sweep.
Kryger manages to get back to half guard.
Kryger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kryger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Paul is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kryger wants to control but Paul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Kryger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kryger wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
Kryger wants to get back to his feet.
Kryger is trying to control but can't.
Paul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paul prevents Kryger from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kryger defends it nicely.
Kryger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Kryger misses with a wild body shot.
Bilda Kryger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Kryger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kryger misses with a punch to the body.
Kryger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kryger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bilda Kryger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Paul.
Kryger prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul is trying to pull guard but Kryger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kryger.
Kryger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kryger - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kryger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paul looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kryger lands a shoulder strike.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside.
Kryger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Paul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kryger scores with a nice right hand.
Kryger digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Kryger throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
Kryger seems keen to control Paul's posture.
Kryger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Paul is working an open guard so Kryger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Kryger's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Kryger - just one landing.
Kryger is looking to wear down Paul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kryger scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul shoots and misses
and Kryger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paul thinking. #KD#
Kryger sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kryger is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Paul is rocked!#CL#
Kryger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Kryger finish him?
Kryger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paul is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kryger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kryger dips a shoulder and cracks Paul with a mighty uppercut! Paul falls back against the cage and Kryger unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paul is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kryger screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
A very excited looking Bilda Kryger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOFC 63 - Cheek vs Menger     
Date:   Aug 25, 2017
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Kryger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kryger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potamus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kryger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bilda Kryger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kryger misses its intended target.
Potamus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Potamus throws a head kick but Kryger moves out of range.
Potamus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kryger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potamus's hands.
Kryger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kryger lands a jab to the nose.
Kryger misses with a body punch
and Potamus counters with a low kick, right behind Kryger 's knee.
We've been told by Kryger's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kryger connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kryger forces Potamus back against the cage and clinches.
Potamus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potamus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kryger. #T1#
Kryger scores with a shot to the side of Potamus's head.
Kryger avoids the elbow strike from Potamus, against the cage.
Kryger misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryger.
Kryger lands a nice shot to the body.
Potamus looks winded!
Kryger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kryger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potamus backwards.
Kryger prevents a body shot from Potamus.
Kryger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kryger scores with a shoulder strike.
Potamus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kryger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kryger.
Kryger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kryger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kryger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kryger on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kryger.
Potamus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kryger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potamus can turn it around.
Potamus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kryger lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Kryger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potamus.
Kryger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kryger cracks Potamus with a nice body shot.
Kryger lands a nice uppercut.
Kryger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kryger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potamus.
Potamus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Potamus is rocked!
Kryger dips a shoulder and cracks Potamus with a mighty uppercut! Potamus falls back against the cage and Kryger unloads with a barrage of strikes! Potamus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kryger screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
An out of breath Bilda Kryger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOFC 58 - Diehard vs Sobis     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Kryger lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalev's head.
Kryger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovalev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kryger darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kryger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kryger throws a shot to the body.
Kryger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kryger loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.
Kovalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kryger misses with a right hand
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kryger misses with a combination
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kryger cracks Kovalev with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kovalev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kryger misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kovalev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kryger.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovalev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kryger.
Kryger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bilda Kryger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kryger throws the left hand but Kovalev avoids the punch easily.
Kovalev missing with a left hand there. Kryger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kryger manages to avoid it.
Kovalev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovalev throws a jab when Kryger was well out of range.#T2#
Kryger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Kryger misses
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kryger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kryger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kryger thuds a left hand into Kovalev's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalev misses with a straight right.
Kryger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kryger throws a lazy right hand but Kovalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kryger looks to land a left hand but Kovalev moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovalev misses its target.
Nice shot lands for Kovalev.
Kryger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kryger scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kryger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovalevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kryger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kovalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalev thuds his right hand into Kryger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalev.
Kryger throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kryger takes the fight into the clinch.
Kryger working aggressively here.
Kovalev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kryger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Kryger has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kryger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kryger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kryger lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kryger controls his hands.
Kryger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kryger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovalev or not.
Kryger can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Kryger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kryger can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kryger is keeping busy.
Kryger throws a head punch that misses.
Kryger digs a right hand underneath Kovalev's ribcage. Kovalev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kryger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kovalev trying to stall but Kryger improves his position.
Kryger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kryger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
Kryger prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalev jabs Kryger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovalev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kryger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalev.
Kryger connects with a body shot.
Kovalev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Kryger.
Kovalev with a nice cross.
Kryger throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kryger misses with a hook.
Kryger lands a body shot.
Kryger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovalev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev misses with a right hand
and Kryger counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev takes a swing at Kryger's ribcage but misses.
Kovalev throws an off balance right hand
and Kryger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Kryger - just one landing. #ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
A jab from Kryger misses.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kryger moves out of range as Kovalev strikes.
Kovalev sets himself, and Kryger steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovalev avoids it this time.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kryger misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kryger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kryger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Kryger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kovalev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kryger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kryger scores with a nice right hand.
Kryger defending well as Kovalev loads up on a big left hand.
Kryger misses with a left hand
and Kovalev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kryger misses with a wild body shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kryger! Kovalev is backing up but he can't get away as Kryger lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kovalev and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bilda Kryger!
Bilda Kryger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1#
Kryger looks to land a left hand but One moved out of range nicely.
Kryger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kryger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kryger staying out of range there.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kryger was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Kryger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kryger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kryger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away.
One doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kryger works the jab nicely.
One throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kryger on the side of the head.
The One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kryger throws a body shot but no joy.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kryger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kryger.
Kryger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kryger misses with a jab to the body
and One counters with a nice uppercut.
One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kryger thuds a left hand into One's body.#T1#
Kryger throws a body shot but no joy.
One throws out a counter right but Kryger avoids it with no problem.
Kryger throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
Kryger misses the shot to the body.
Kryger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Kryger.
One rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and One takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kryger is looking to wear down One with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kryger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kryger.
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from One misses its intended target.
Kryger sizes up One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
One misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kryger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kryger misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.#CL#
Kryger moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kryger.
A right hand to the body from Kryger. #T2#
One misses with some punches.
Kryger lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kryger.
One looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Kryger.
Kryger lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryger.
A nice left hand lands by Kryger. #ROC#
One is rocked!
Kryger lands with a right to the head.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Kryger finish him?
Kryger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops One to his knees! Kryger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
An out of breath Bilda Kryger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOFC 41 - Jones vs Sionis     
Date:   Apr 26, 2017
#R1#
Kryger misses with a hook. Almeida ducked under it nicely.
Bilda Kryger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kryger throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Kryger missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almeida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almeida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kryger takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almeida, as that shot connected.
Almeida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Kryger. Beautiful body shot.
Kryger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kryger misses with a straight left.
Kryger looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
Kryger sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Kryger avoids it this time.
Kryger's corner calls for a 1-2. Kryger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Lucio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kryger misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Almeida trying to land knees to the body.
Kryger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kryger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kryger throws a punch but it's blocked by Almeida.
Kryger misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida blocks an uppercut.
Kryger throws a head punch that misses.
Almeida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kryger up against the cage.
Almeida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kryger fails to land.
Almeida blocks a body shot from Kryger. #T2#
Kryger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kryger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Almeida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Almeida tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryger avoids the damage to the body.
Kryger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Almeida stalling.
Almeida prevents a body shot from Kryger.
A short body shot lands from Kryger as the two fighters clinch.
Kryger throws a head punch that misses.
Almeida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kryger is defending well for now.
Kryger lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kryger lands a body punch.
Kryger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kryger as Almeida tries to tie him up.
Almeida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Kryger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Almeida missing with knees to the body.
Almeida blocks a body shot from Kryger.
Kryger lands a right hand.
Kryger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Almeida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kryger managing to block the knees to the body from Almeida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kryger.
Kryger gets through Almeida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kryger.
Kryger struggles to land a body shot inside as Almeida controls his hands.
Kryger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kryger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Almeida blocking some punches.
Kryger misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kryger. #T4#
Kryger tries to work over Almeida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Almeida stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Almeida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kryger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almeida tries to pull guard but Kryger won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryger.
Kryger misses with some punches.
Kryger throws a punch but it's blocked by Almeida.
Almeida is pushing Kryger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kryger working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Lucio Almeida's cut even more.
Kryger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Kryger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Almeida blocks a jab.
Almeida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kryger.
Almeida throws a jab when Kryger was well out of range.
Kryger stuns Almeida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kryger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Almeida with the counter takedown but Kryger avoids it easily.
Kryger misses with a straight left.
Kryger punishes Almeida's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kryger throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Kryger just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kryger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida slips under a jab.#CL2#
Almeida gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Almeida blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Kryger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kryger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kryger misses with some punches.
Almeida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kryger is defending well for now.
Kryger struggles to land a body shot inside as Almeida controls his hands.
Kryger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Kryger.
Kryger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kryger fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kryger.
Almeida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kryger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kryger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kryger.
Nice body punch from Kryger.
Kryger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kryger avoiding damage as Almeida throws knees to the body.
Almeida looking to slow down the pace here.
Almeida is trying to stall.
Almeida is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kryger has denied him.
Kryger misses with a punch to the body.
Kryger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Almeida missing with knees to the body.
Almeida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kryger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Almeida or not.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Almeida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kryger is defending well for now.
Almeida blocks a body shot from Kryger.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kryger misses with some punches. #T3#
Kryger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kryger.
Almeida missing with knees to the body.
Kryger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kryger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kryger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almeida's elbow.
Almeida is trying to stall.
Kryger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kryger lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kryger.
Kryger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kryger lands a left hand.
Kryger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kryger lands with a left to the head.
Kryger lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Almeida is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Lucio Almeida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Kryger.
Almeida is still on wobbly legs! Can Kryger finish him?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Kryger as the two fighters clinch.
Kryger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kryger.
A short uppercut from Kryger.
Kryger lands a right hand.
Kryger pushes Almeida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kryger.
Kryger digs a right hand into Almeida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Almeida's gas tank.
Kryger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kryger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kryger as the two fighters clinch.
Kryger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Almeida to his knees! Kryger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
Bilda Kryger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: KOFC 35 - Diehard vs Grice 2     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Kryger lands with a good body shot.
Wrecking Ball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kryger connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrecking Ball misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wrecking Ball lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kryger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kryger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD2#
Kryger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wrecking Ball sprawling to the canvas! Wrecking Ball rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kryger finish him?! #ROC2#
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
Wrecking Ball walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kryger! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bilda Kryger!
Bilda Kryger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: KOFC 28 - Leonidas vs Ei     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Trott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Kryger.
Trott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kryger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trott drops his hands momentarily and Kryger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trott doesn't manage to clinch there - Kryger circles away.
Kryger looks to land a right hand but Trott moved out of range.
Kryger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trott momentarily.
Kryger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kryger throws a body punch but Trott moves out of range.
Trott thinks about countering with a head kick.
Trott wants to land a leg kick but Kryger is out of range.
Kryger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffery Trott has been cut.
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!
Trott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kryger misses with a looping left.
Trott quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kryger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid body kick from Trott.
Kryger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kryger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kryger.
Kryger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Trott misses with a wild body shot.
Trott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kryger.
Kryger looks to score with a jab to the body but Trott is just out of range.
Kryger takes a swing at Trott's ribcage but misses.
Kryger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trott throws a solid leg kick but Kryger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trott.
Kryger checks a leg kick.
Trott throws a hook but Kryger blocks it.
Kryger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Trott counters with a head kick that drops Kryger to the mat! Kryger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Kryger is rocked!
Crack! Trott connects with the perfect overhand right and Kryger falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Trott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffery Trott!
After the fight, Jeffery Trott 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 21, 2016
#R1#
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Kryger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slice manages to circle out of the way.
Kryger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slice throws a body punch but Kryger moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kryger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Kryger saw that one coming.
It looked like Kryger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slice.
Slice throws a right hand that Kryger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kryger also avoids with ease.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kryger circles away quickly and effectively.
Kryger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kryger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Kryger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
A jab from Kryger does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Kryger.
Kryger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Kryger slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kryger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kryger duly obliges. #T1#
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Bilda Kryger has been cut.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Kryger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice looks winded!
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice throws a right hand that misses
and Kryger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kryger lands with a hook. Slice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice misses with a right hand
and Kryger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Kryger closes the distance and pushes Slice back into the cage.
Kryger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kryger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kryger works on Slice's body with a couple of short punches.
Kryger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Kryger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kryger as the two fighters clinch.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Kryger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Kryger misses with a punch to the body.
Kryger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
Kryger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kryger can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action. #T3#
Slice takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kryger.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kryger lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kryger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kryger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Kryger has him pressed against the cage.
Kryger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kryger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kryger counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kryger back to the cage. Slice follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice. #T4##CL#
Kryger closes the distance and presses his opponent 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!
Kryger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slice blocking some punches. #BC2#
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kryger.
Kryger thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kryger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kryger connects with a body shot.
Kryger lands with a right that hurts Slice. Slice looks to clinch but Kryger throws a short knee that drops Slice. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bilda Kryger!
Bilda Kryger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

 
 
 
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