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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Maynard pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kane manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Kane gets to his feet. Maynard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kane fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maynard to the mat! Maynard manages to get full guard.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane works over Maynard with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Kane trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane works over Maynard with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maynard is proving hard to escape from.
Maynard is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Kane stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Maynard against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maynard . #TD#
Kane pulls Maynard into guard.
Kane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kane tries to strike from the bottom.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane 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.
Kane is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Maynard is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES#
Kane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kane goes for a double leg but Maynard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maynard continues to drive forward.#T4#
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
#TD2#
Maynard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maynard wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Maynard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maynard is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kane tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
#CL#
Maynard tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kane fails to pull guard.
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Maynard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Kane pushes Maynard off and gets back to his feet.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Maynard clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maynard 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Maynard .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Maynard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kane to the ground. Maynard is now in Kane's guard.
Kane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maynard trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane 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.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane 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.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maynard holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SU#
Maynard is working an open guard so Kane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Maynard gets a double leg takedown into Kane's guard.#ES#
Kane is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maynard presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Maynard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kane regains guard.
#ES#
Kane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane is trying to pull guard but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Maynard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately. #T4#
Kane wants to stand and escape but Maynard is having none of it.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane slips nicely into half guard.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maynard thumps Kane with a low kick.#TD2#
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kane was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.#SUB#
Kane has his foot on Maynard 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard prevents Kane from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane works over Maynard with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Kane gets to his feet - Maynard follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Maynard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Kane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Kane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Kane is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard stops Kane from standing up.
Ignacio Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane wants to stand up but Maynard is controlling him. #T3#
Maynard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maynard lands a nice hook to Kane's body. Kane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Maynard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kane is trying to defend but Maynard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maynard blocks the strikes from Kane.
Kane trying to control but Maynard postures up.
Maynard stops Kane from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Kane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane pushes Maynard off but Maynard dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet.
Maynard working away.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcus Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignacio Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kane some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Maynard .
I think Kane 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Kane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Maynard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Dalton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marcus Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dalton forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Maynard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maynard lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Dalton working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maynard wants to stand and escape but instead Dalton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Maynard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Maynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dalton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've been informed that Maynard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maynard is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Maynard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Maynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Maynard is chipping away with strikes.
Maynard scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard is staying tight to Dalton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes.
Maynard wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Maynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Maynard prevents Dalton from escaping the position.#T3#
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Maynard is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Maynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Maynard scores with a takedown into Dalton's guard.#T4#
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dalton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maynard stacks Dalton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maynard !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maynard drives through with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dalton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dalton.
Maynard is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Maynard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dalton is trying to keep an underhook but Maynard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard stalling.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maynard tries to stand and escape but Dalton is controlling the position.
Maynard prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment. #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.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dalton dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Maynard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dalton escapes and throws Maynard 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dalton tries to score with some ground and pound. Maynard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dalton throws a strike aimed at the side of Maynard 's head but Maynard avoids it well.#T3#
Maynard looking for a sweep but Dalton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dalton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maynard looks a forlorn figure.
Dalton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maynard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maynard tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Maynard has hold of Dalton's hands but Dalton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Maynard is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dalton connects with a nice short shot to Maynard 's temple.
Maynard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maynard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maynard trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dalton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Dalton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Maynard tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Marcus Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Morrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Morrison backing up. Morrison nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
Good work by Maynard as he checks the leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Maynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Morrison tightens his grip and picks Maynard up, before dumping him to the ground. Maynard manages to land in guard.
Morrison wants to stand but Maynard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maynard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SU#
Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Maynard has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrison.
#TD#
Morrison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morrison seems keen to control Maynard 's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing Maynard from standing up.
Morrison controlling the position.
Morrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maynard wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Morrison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morrison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Maynard postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrison! #REVR##SU#
Morrison decides to stand back up. Morrison steps back and let's Maynard get back to his feet.
Maynard shoots and misses #TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maynard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrison to the mat! Morrison manages to get full guard.
Maynard is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morrison is proving hard to escape from.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maynard has Morrison in his guard.#REVR##T1##SU#
Morrison stands up from Maynard 's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Maynard against the cage.
Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Maynard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison has Maynard pushed against the cage.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards. #T2#
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maynard prevents it.
#TD#
Morrison has hold of one of Maynard 's legs. Maynard is fighting the takedown attempt but Morrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Morrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maynard , up you get! #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Maynard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Maynard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morrison can't fight it off and eventually Maynard manages to take the fight to the floor. Morrison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Morrison 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.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrison'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Morrison.
Morrison stops Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Morrison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Maynard 's temple.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Morrison is controlling him well.
Morrison slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Morrison is controlling him well. #SU#
Morrison escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Maynard in a clinch.
Maynard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Maynard 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Maynard .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Morrison jumps guard.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Morrison throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Morrison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Morrison controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Maynard wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison controlling the pace. #SU#
Morrison stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Maynard dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Maynard takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Maynard avoids a kick to the body.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Maynard .#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison taking a breather.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard jumps guard but Morrison stands there with Maynard around his waist. Maynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Morrison pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Maynard throws a strike but Morrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison controlling from the top position. #SU#
Morrison stands up and waves to Maynard to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Morrison!
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