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Event:
Some 34: Dawoud - Hasani
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Hattori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hattori misses with a takedown attempt - Maldono sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maldono feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Hattori dives in and scores a takedown into Maldono's guard.
Maldono is trying to control the position but Hattori postures up.
Maldono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hattori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hattori is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldono has wrist control.
Hattori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maldono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hattori is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori postures up.
Hattori postures up and lands a big shot to Maldono's brow.
Hattori forces his way into half guard.
Hattori sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Hattori is thwarting Maldono's attempts to control the position.
Hattori 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.
Hattori controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hattori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maldono is just riding it out for now. Hattori eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldono can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Hattori.
Maldono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hattori wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hattori scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hattori is controlling the pace.
Hattori working over Maldono with some ground and pound. Maldono looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hattori passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hattori controlling his opponent.
Maldono is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Hattori working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Maldono looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hattori! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hanzo Hattori!
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Event:
Some 32: Kozlovsky - Lancaster
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldono has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Pablo moves into the clinch.
Maldono tries to break the clinch but Pablo is controlling the position.
Maldono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Pablo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Maldono shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pablo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Maldono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Maldono tries to stand but Pablo is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Maldono in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maldono throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pablo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maldono is keen to just control but Pablo is a slippery customer.
Maldono is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maldono looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pablo wants to control but Maldono is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldono seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maldono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maldono is looking to stall here but Pablo recovers full guard.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Maldono postures up.
Maldono landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Pablo wriggles free and stands up.
Maldono looks for a takedown but Pablo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Maldono. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Maldono closes the distance and clinches.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldono is keeping busy.#T3#
Maldono prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo keeps control of Maldono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maldono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.
Maldono goes for a double leg but Pablo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pablo continues to drive forward.
Maldono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pablo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maldono somewhat.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pablo goes for a double leg but Maldono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldono continues to drive forward.#T4##CL2#
Pablo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldono is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pablo is keeping busy.
Maldono tries to pull guard but Pablo holds him up against the cage and eventually Maldono drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo has a takedown stuffed.
Maldono misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pablo throws a sloppy head kick and Maldono moves out of range easily.
Maldono swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.
Pablo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldono sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T5##TD#
Maldono bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maldono scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maldono wants to stand but Pablo is controlling his arm.
Maldono working away.
Pablo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Maldono has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Pablo works to full guard.
Pablo is trying to keep Maldono in close.
Maldono chips away with some ground and pound.#T6##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pablo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pablo tries to score a body lock takedown but Maldono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Maldono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maldono throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldono tries to score a body lock takedown but Pablo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maldono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pablo prevents the takedown attempt.
Maldono tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maldono gets underhooks to prevent Pablo's takedown attempt.
#T7#
Pablo landing knees to the body.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but Maldono turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maldono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.
Maldono is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pablo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldono but Maldono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldono wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maldono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo. #TD#
Maldono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maldono lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pablo is trying to stand.
#T8#
Maldono trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Maldono wants to take a breather but Pablo is having none of it.
Maldono has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Pablo works to full guard. #SUB2#
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pablo is tightening it up a little... Maldono has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maldono reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maldono taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Pablo!
In his post fight interview, Lucas Pablo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Some 30: Lodovico - Floyd
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Maldono has his takedown stuffed
and Maldono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Jackson has Maldono up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Akoni Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Maldono.#T1#
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldono off the cage and back into range.
Jerry Maldono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldono with a poor takedown #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Maldono is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson presses Maldono against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maldono is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
#T2#
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maldono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Maldono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldono backwards.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maldono.
Maldono looks winded!
Maldono takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Maldono is rocked!
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Maldono tries to tie him up. #T3#
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldono backwards.
Maldono is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Maldono! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maldono lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Jackson!
Akoni Jackson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Some 27: Lodovico - Jackson
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones dives in and grabs Maldono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maldono pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones lands a head kick. Maldono smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Maldono shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Maldono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maldono has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maldono is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maldono is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maldono is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Jones!
Daniel Jones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Franks. No joy for Maldono on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Franks misses its target.
Maldono tries for a takedown but Franks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franks shoots in but Maldono avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldono tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franks wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Maldono.#CL#
Franks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Franks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Franks darts in and clinches Maldono up against the cage.
Franks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maldono is defending well for now.#BC#
Franks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Franks pushes Maldono up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Franks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maldono regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Maldono is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franks is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Maldono trying to control the position.
Maldono wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maldono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franks.
Maldono tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maldono thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldono can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Franks wants to stand and escape but instead Maldono has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maldono trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Franks looking for subs off his back but Maldono has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maldono looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Maldono there.
Franks trying to control here.
Franks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Maldono seems to be looking for submissions.
Maldono has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Franks tries to roll over but Maldono keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Maldono seems to be working for a kimura but Franks defends the submission attempt.
Franks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Maldono is looking for a kimura here.
Franks is staying active underneath Maldono, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maldono wants to free his trapped foot but Franks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Maldono seems to be working for a kimura but Franks defends the submission attempt.
Franks wants to control but Maldono is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franks! #SUB2#
Maldono wants to finish this one by submission but Franks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maldono.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldono wants to control the pace but Franks is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Maldono will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Maldono. No joy for Franks on that attempt.
As Franks backs off Maldono throws a huge counter combo but Franks manages to avoid it all.
Maldono shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Franks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maldono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maldono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franks distracts Maldono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maldono wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Maldono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Maldono controls Franks momentarily but Franks frees himself.
Maldono is trying to hold Franks in close to prevent damage but Franks has managed to pass into half guard.
Franks slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maldono won't allow Franks to pass to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maldono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maldono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Maldono looking for a guillotine here but Franks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Maldono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Franks is pushing down on Maldono's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maldono is fighting to maintain full guard but Franks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maldono is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maldono gets full guard.#SUB2#
Franks content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maldono has locked up a guillotine! Maldono's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Franks is holding on here and Maldono must be using up a lot of energy. Franks has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maldono gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Maldono!
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