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Event:
SFC 16: Gonza x Lesnar
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Vlavo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Maximez has been cut.
Vlavo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maximez slips a jab and a cross from Vlavo.
Maximez feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maximez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vlavo, which made it look bad.
Vlavo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vlavo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Maximez counters with a single leg into guard. Vlavo didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Maximez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximez prevents Vlavo from getting back to his feet.
Maximez is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vlavo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maximez backs up against the cage.
Maximez blocks a jab.
Maximez staying out of range there.
Maximez fails to land the takedown.
Vlavo misses with a combination
#TD#
and Maximez counters with a single leg into guard. Vlavo didn't expect that.
Maximez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximez stops Vlavo from standing up. #T3#
Maximez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Vlavo's face as Maximez controls the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maximez advances nicely into full mount.
Maximez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moloch Vlavo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Maximez's cut.
That's time! Maximez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vlavo throws a nice looking combination but Maximez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vlavo finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximez's head.
Maximez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vlavo throws the left hand but Maximez avoids the punch easily.
Vlavo missing with a left hand there. Maximez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vlavo misses with a few strikes there.
Vlavo throws a big shot that misses.
Maximez feinted with a counter takedown.
Maximez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Maximez drives through with a takedown into Vlavo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Maximez passes Vlavo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximez wants to pass the guard but Vlavo is defending well.
Well, if Maximez 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.
We've been hearing that Maximez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Maximez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maximez stalling.
Vlavo is trying to stand up here but Maximez is controlling him well.
Maximez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vlavo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Maximez blocks a jab.
Vlavo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moloch Vlavo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximez shoots in but Vlavo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlavo stuns Maximez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vlavo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximez has time to react.
Vlavo connects with a body shot.
Vlavo swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Vlavo.#CUT2#
Joe Maximez's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Maximez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vlavo but Vlavo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Maximez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maximez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joe Maximez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximez is looking to take a break and control but Vlavo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximez just content to control the position.
Vlavo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlavo is not content to let Maximez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moloch Vlavo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Maximez'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#
Vlavo missing with a left hand there. Maximez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximez feinted with a counter takedown.
Vlavo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximez slips under a jab from Vlavo.
Maximez is looking to counter the offense by Vlavo and move into the clinch.
Maximez slips a straight right by Vlavo.
A punch combination from Vlavo misses.
Maximez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vlavo throws a looping overhand right but Maximez ducks down to avoid it.
Maximez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vlavo sprawls and moves away.
Vlavo lands a right hook to the body.
Vlavo misses with a wild combination.
Vlavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximez slips a jab and a cross from Vlavo.
Moloch Vlavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlavo throws out a loose jab but Maximez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vlavo looks to land a left hand but Maximez moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Maximez shoots for a takedown but Vlavo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vlavo connects with a crisp jab.
Vlavo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vlavo 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.
Vlavo connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Vlavo.
Maximez tries to counter with a takedown but Vlavo is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maximez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vlavo, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Vlavo. Those never looked like landing.
Vlavo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Maximez counters with a shoot takedown. Vlavo fights it but they end up in guard.
Maximez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joe Maximez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maximez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vlavo's head.
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 lull in the action here.#T3#
Moloch Vlavo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximez continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moloch Vlavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vlavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximez is just out of range.
Vlavo looks to throw the jab but Maximez is out of range.
A left lands for Vlavo.
Maximez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vlavo.
Maximez shoots in looking for a takedown but Vlavo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Maximez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlavo tests Maximez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maximez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moloch Vlavo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vlavo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moloch Vlavo!
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Event:
SFC FN 2: Guerrero x Divac
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximez is defended easily by Harris .
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximez with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
Maximez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris .#CUT#
It looks like Joe Maximez has been cut.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a low kick but Maximez moves out of range easily.
Maximez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Harris counter with a right hand. #T1#
Harris throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Maximez counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris trying to remain calm as Maximez controls from the top position.
Harris 's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Maximez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
Harris takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maximez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harris 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Maximez advances to mount.
Maximez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Maximez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harris flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T3##SUB2#
Maximez is working for a guillotine from mount but Harris frees his head quite easily.
Harris tries to hold on but Maximez postures up.
Maximez controlling his opponent. #T4#
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maximez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Maximez'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#
Harris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maximez is out of range.
Maximez wants to counter with a clinch but Harris pushes him away.
Maximez needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Maximez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Maximez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximez circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximez misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris looks to land a combination but Maximez avoids it well. #T1#
Harris cracks Maximez with an open hand slap.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Maximez's cut even more.
Harris lands with a big left! Maximez is wobbled badly! Harris comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Maximez to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ashley Harris !
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Event:
SFC 7: The Human x Bulver
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Maximez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shakur controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Shakur actively working from the bottom here.
Maximez controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximez prevents Shakur from standing back up.
#T1#
Maximez is looking to advance position but Shakur won't allow it.
Maximez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shakur tries to roll over but Maximez keeps him under control.
Maximez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shakur!
Maximez controlling the pace for now.
Shakur is looking to improve his position but Maximez isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
It looks like Maximez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maximez won't let Shakur get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Maximez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Maximez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Maximez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shakur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shakur is working hard here to advance position.
Maximez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Maximez controlling from the full mount.
Shakur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximez content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maximez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maximez 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.
Nice takedown defense from Shakur. No joy for Maximez on that attempt. #TD2#
Maximez looking to score a takedown here. Shakur is defending well but Maximez drives through and ends up in Shakur's guard.
Maximez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakur is keeping the position for now.
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximez.#T1#
Maximez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shakur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shakur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximez controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shakur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maximez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Maximez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Maximez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shakur looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Maximez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Maximez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximez is continuing to stall.
Maximez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maximez preventing the sweep.
Maximez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Maximez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shakur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximez has managed to get both his arms back between Shakur's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maximez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximez shoots in and drives through. Shakur sprawls well.#TD#
Shakur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shakur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximez defending well though.
Shakur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shakur trying to pass the guard but Maximez defending well.
Shakur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximez on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur with the ground and pound but Maximez uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Maximez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shakur should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maximez has tightened it up now! Shakur should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Maximez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 4
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximez but Maximez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Maximez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Maximez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
The referee asks Maximez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maximez prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Maximez trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximez trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximez is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximez staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dos Santos is not content to let Maximez control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dos Santos wants to control but Maximez postures up.
Dos Santos tries to strike but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximez as he avoids it easily.
Maximez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joe Maximez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Dos Santos.#TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maximez's guard.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Maximez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maximez tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Maximez defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maximez 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#
Dos Santos with a poor takedown #TD#
and Maximez counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Santos didn't expect that.
Maximez forces his way into half guard.
Maximez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is trying to control but can't.
Dos Santos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos is in trouble now - Maximez has advanced to mount! #T1#
Maximez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximez controlling the pace for now.
Maximez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Maximez avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Maximez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Maximez avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Maximez content just to control the position here.
Maximez looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Santos wants to control but Maximez is having none of it.#T3#
Dos Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximez content just to control the position here.
Maximez trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Maximez postures up.#T4#
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Maximez wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximez is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximez content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maximez dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maximez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dos Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dos Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dos Santos trying to control but Maximez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Maximez blocks nicely. #T1#
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Maximez looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Maximez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos working some strikes from top position.
Dos Santos cracks Maximez with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Maximez blocks nicely.
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maximez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maximez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Maximez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Maximez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Maximez defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximez 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Joe Maximez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Lane Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximez circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Lane Jr.
Lane Jr cracks Maximez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lane Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximez tries to counter with a takedown but Lane Jr is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lane Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximez is looking for a sweep. Lane Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lane Jr wants to stand up but Maximez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Maximez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lane Jr.
Maximez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximez.#SUB#
Maximez is looking for a triangle but Lane Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Lane Jr trying to control but Maximez is working from the bottom.
Lane Jr wanted to stand there but Maximez had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lane Jr wants to stand but Maximez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lane Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lane Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Maximez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lane Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lane Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lane Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Maximez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lane Jr wants to control the position but Maximez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lane Jr wants to get back to full guard but Maximez has passed into side control.
Maximez taking a breather here.
Maximez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lane Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lane Jr wants to control but Maximez postures up.
Maximez staying calm.
Lane Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lane Jr is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Lane Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Joe Maximez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lane Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Maximez is looking for a takedown.
Lane Jr stalls. #BC2#
Lane Jr breaks the clinch.
Lane Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lane Jr tests Maximez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maximez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Maximez has been cut.
Lane Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maximez at a distance.
Lane Jr shoots in for a takedown but Maximez shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lane Jr closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Lane Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lane Jr has Maximez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lane Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Lane Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe Maximez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Lane Jr.
Maximez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Maximez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lane Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lane Jr is trying to stand back up but Maximez is controlling him
Joe Maximez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximez content to control rather than advance.
Maximez'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lane Jr! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maximez controlling the pace for now.
Lane Jr tries to hold on but Maximez pushes him away.
Maximez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Lane Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Maximez'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maximez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lane Jr is looking to clinch but Maximez is avoiding it.
Joey Lane Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lane Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximez wants it to stay on the feet.
Maximez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lane Jr sprawls and moves away.
Maximez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lane Jr. #T1#
Lane Jr dives in and grabs Maximez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximez pushes down on Lane Jr's head and hops out.
Joe Maximez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Lane Jr.
Maximez leaves Lane Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lane Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maximez pinned against the cage. Maximez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lane Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lane Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Lane Jr wants to clinch up but Maximez keeps it at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lane Jr tries to clinch but Maximez moves out of range.
Maximez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lane Jr has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Maximez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lane Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximez advances to half guard.
Maximez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maximez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Further stalling from Maximez.
Maximez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maximez controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximez is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lane Jr wants to control but Maximez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Maximez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maximez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Joe Maximez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Welcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Welcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maximez slips a jab and a cross from Welcher.
Welcher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maximez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Welcher.
Dylan Welcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welcher misses with a few strikes there.
Maximez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Welcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Welcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Welcher throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Maximez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Maximez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximez moves nicely into side control.
Welcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximez controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like Maximez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximez advances to mount.
Maximez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Welcher is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Welcher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Welcher throws a series of punches but Maximez avoids them all with ease.
Maximez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Welcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Welcher throws a shot from downtown. Maximez moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Welcher. Those never looked like landing.
Dylan Welcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Welcher throws a series of punches but Maximez moves out of range.
Maximez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maximez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Welcher lands a body shot.
#T1#
Welcher misses with a hook.
Welcher tries to bum rush Maximez with a series of wild strikes but Maximez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximez feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Welcher. Those never looked like landing.
Maximez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welcher defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welcher misses with a few strikes there.
Welcher misses with a wild combination.
Maximez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welcher defends it well.
Welcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Welcher swinging wildly here.
Maximez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Welcher misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Maximez counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Maximez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
More stalling from Maximez.
Maximez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Welcher!
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!
Maximez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Welcher is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maximez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Maximez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joe Maximez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Welcher dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Welcher throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Maximez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welcher won't be happy with that.
Maximez advances to mount.
Maximez controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximez.#T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximez is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Maximez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Welcher 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Dylan Welcher!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joe Maximez!
Joe Maximez wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Kota feints and as Maximez raises his hands in defense, Kota changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximez has momentary wrist control but Kota slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Maximez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kota frees his head nicely. Oh but Maximez has switched to an armbar! Kota is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Maximez!
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