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Event:
Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Maia avoids the head kick by Galilei.
Maia checks a low kick from Galilei.
Maia attempts a counter takedown but Galilei avoids it well and moves away.
Galilei scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Galilei misses #TD#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maia is trying to control the action in half guard but Galilei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galilei is trying to maintain the position but Maia is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Galilei defends the submission attempt.
Galilei won't allow Maia to pass to mount. #T1#
Galilei is controlling Maia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Galilei won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
Maia is keen to just control but Galilei is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Still in half guard, Maia seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Galilei lands a front kick.
Galilei lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The fighters circling - Galilei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Galilei lands but Maia takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Galilei has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galilei throws a body shot but no joy.
Maia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galilei sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galilei. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia blocks a jab.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Galilei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galilei throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maia walks into a jab.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maia tries to counter with a takedown but Galilei is quick to defend against it.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galilei.
Maia walks into a left hand. #T4#
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Galilei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maia.
Galilei misses with a low kick.
Maia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galilei sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galilei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galilei. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galilei throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Galileo Galilei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Maia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Galilei throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Maia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Galilei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Galilei controlling Maia's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia advances to half guard.
Maia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galilei!
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galilei is looking to escape.
Maia pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Galilei working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Maia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Galilei is now in Maia's guard. A big mistake from Maia there, giving up the dominant position!
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Galilei is fighting to break Maia's control of his arms but Maia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Galilei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia wants to improve his position but Galilei is controlling well.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Galilei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galilei is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maia!
Maia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galilei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Galilei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maia is looking to escape.
Maia is desperately trying to improve his position but Galilei has a good base and remains in mount.
Maia regains half guard.
Galilei content to control rather than advance.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Galilei defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Maia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Maia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Galilei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galilei lands a two punch combo.
#KD2#
Galilei lands a big head kick that sends Maia tumbling to the mat! Galilei takes a step backwards and waves Maia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Maia is rocked!
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!
Galilei steps in with a hook that catches Maia right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Galilei follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maia looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galileo Galilei!
A victorious Galileo Galilei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose XX
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Veto sizes up Maia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Maia moves out of range of the strikes.
Maia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veto throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Maia attempts a counter takedown but Veto avoids it well and moves away.
Veto misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veto keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maia in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veto wants to control but Maia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Maia is looking to advance position but Veto won't allow it.
Veto wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
Veto is positioning himself well to prevent Maia advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veto is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veto avoid being mounted?
Veto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia advances to half guard.
Veto won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
Veto is looking for a sweep. Maia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veto is still trying to improve position.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia is thwarting Veto's attempts to control the position.
Maia trying to control the action but Veto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Veto throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Veto didn't expect that.
Veto is adopting a defensive guard.
Maia trying to control but Veto is working from the bottom.
Veto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Veto is retaining full guard. #T4#
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Veto controlling Maia's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maia under the eye.
Veto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maia. That did some damage!
Veto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veto missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaycee Veto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Maia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Veto - just one landing.
Veto swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Jab by Veto.
Veto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
Veto throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veto's guard.
Veto pulls Maia in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veto keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass. #T1#
Veto wants to stand but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maia trying to control but Veto is working from the bottom.
Veto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maia scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veto.
Veto lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Veto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maia's hands.
Veto throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maia tries to counter with a takedown but Veto is quick to defend against it.
Jaycee Veto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Maia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veto!
Maia trying to control the position but Veto is working away.
Maia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Veto struggling a bit here.#T3#
Veto is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Veto struggling a bit here.
Veto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maia asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Veto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by Veto.#T4#
Maia is trying to improve his position.
Maia struggling a bit here.
Maia tries to bench press Veto off him but Veto keeps the position.
Maia is trying to escape the position but Veto is controlling the position.
Maia is trying to improve his position.
Veto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Maia is not content to let Veto control the position.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaycee Veto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Maia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Veto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maia tries to counter with a takedown but Veto is quick to defend against it.
Veto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia avoids the body shot from Veto.
Maia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Veto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia tries to counter with a takedown but Veto is quick to defend against it.
Maia moves away from the strike by Veto. #T1#
Veto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia tries to counter with a takedown but Veto is quick to defend against it.
Jaycee Veto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Veto misses the target.
Maia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veto sprawls and moves away.
Veto throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Veto fights it but they end up in guard.
Veto keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Lucas Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia trying to control but Veto is working from the bottom.
Veto has control of Maia's left arm, preventing Maia from doing any damage.
Jaycee Veto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Veto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia forces his way into half guard.
Maia is trying to control the action in half guard but Veto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maia prevents Veto from standing back up.
Veto wants to control but Maia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maia wants to take a breather but Veto is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maia prevents Veto from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Veto with a nice calf kick.
Veto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veto.
Veto connects with a leg kick.
Maia moves out of range as Veto strikes.#T4#
Veto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Veto.
Maia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veto sprawls and moves away.
Veto misses with a straight right.
Maia attempts a counter takedown but Veto avoids it well and moves away.
Veto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
A telegraphed right hand from Veto misses the target.
Veto misses with a straight left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veto throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaycee Veto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veto 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaycee Veto!
After winning the bout, Jaycee Veto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bonzela Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia has his hands on Bonzela Franco's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maia working for a triangle but Bonzela Franco defends it easily.
Maia wants to get back to his feet but Bonzela Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it. #SUB2#
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maia is tightening it up a little... Bonzela Franco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bonzela Franco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bonzela Franco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Deane looking to score a takedown here. Maia is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in Maia's guard.#SUB2#
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Maia has wrist control.
Deane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maia's head.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.#SUB2#
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Deane is proving a slippery customer.
Deane is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Maia looking to control.
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Maia is rocked!#SUB2#
Deane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deane has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia is trying to control the position but Deane postures up. #T1#
Deane won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Maia keeps trying to improve his position.
Deane cracks Maia with a solid left hand.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maia is still in real trouble! Can Deane finish him?
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Maia's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane retains his super heavyweight title!
Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Trosta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Maia scores with a takedown into Trosta's guard.
Maia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trosta tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Maia manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T1##SUB#
Maia is working for a rear naked choke. Trosta is not defending it well and Maia has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Trosta refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Trosta's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maia throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Maia gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Chai gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Maia is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghost Chai!
A relieved looking Ghost Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Be fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maia.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Be misses the target.
Be definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Maia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Be sprawls well initially but Maia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maia works his way into full mount!
Maia looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Maia goes for an armbar but Be turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Be.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Be's guard. #REVB#
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Be swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Be looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Maia advances position into side control!
Maia just content to control the position.
Be wants to control but Maia postures up.
Maia tries to advance to mount but Be denies him.
Maia slows the pace down.
Maia advances nicely into full mount.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Be is looking to escape.
Be knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Maia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Be is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Maia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Be turns into him and now he's in Maia's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Be's guard. #REVB#
Be wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Be gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Be tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Maia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Maia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Be is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Be is letting Maia control him for a moment.
Maia wants to control but Be is keeping him busy.
Maia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Be will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Maia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Be is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Be can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia works to advance to full mount. Be defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Be wants to hold on but Maia pushes him away.#SUB2#
Maia throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Be has his hands clasped together but Maia breaks the hold and Be is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
VFC 92 New World
Date: Jun 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Smith drops Maia with a beautiful combination! Maia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Maia crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Maia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
Smith lands with a big right hook that stumbles Maia - he's out on his feet here! Smith follows up with another monster hook that separates Maia from consciousness! Maia falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smith stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Smith!
Oliver Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Anudo gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maia wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Maia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maia trying to move into half guard but instead Anudo has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anudo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Maia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maia is looking to reverse the position.
Maia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU#
Anudo stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Anudo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anudo scores with the left hand. Maia knows he should have avoided that one.
Anudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucas Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anudo is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Anudo circles away and we're back to standing.
Anudo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Anudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Some bone on bone action there as Maia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Anudo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Anudo is now in Maia's guard.
Anudo is standing up over Maia. Maia looks to escape but Anudo dives into side control.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anudo off and has taken his back!#T2#
Anudo is keeping busy.
Maia is trying to stick to Anudo's back but Anudo is turning into Maia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anudo.
Maia 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#
Maia trying to pass the guard but Anudo defending well. #SUB2#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anudo wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Anudo gets full guard.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia pushing down on Anudo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo is controlling an arm, preventing Maia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anudo is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action.
Maia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Anudo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
Anudo is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Maia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anudo is on top in guard.
Maia controlling the position.
Maia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anudo is now in half guard.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anudo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Maia is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anudo moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.#TD2#
Anudo gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anudo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maia wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anudo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maia's guard.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is looking to escape.#SUB#
Anudo is looking for a kimura here.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working. #T1#
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maia is not content to let Anudo control the position.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anudo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia gets full guard.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Anudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Maia working for submissions but it's allowed Anudo to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anudo lands a nice short elbow.
Anudo passes to full mount!
Maia can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Anudo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia is pressing down on Anudo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Maia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anudo uses it to pass to side control.
Maia tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Maia keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maia is looking to regain half guard here but Anudo keeps moving and retains side control.
Anudo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maia down.
Maia wants to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Maia tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Maia sneaks back into half guard.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard. #REVB#
Maia is looking to advance position but Anudo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo prevents Maia from getting the reversal.
Maia regains half guard.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Anudo sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Maia gets tackled into the cage by Anudo. Anudo maintains the clinch.
Maia looking for a takedown.
Anudo lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Anudo.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anudo walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anudo connects with a right hand. Maia shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Anudo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Anudo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC#Maia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia taking some punishment here, with Anudo in his half guard.
Maia is still in real trouble! Can Anudo finish him?
Maia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maia seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maia 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.
Ground and pound from Anudo.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Maia tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.#T2#
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Anudo trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia 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.
Anudo advances to half guard.
Anudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Maia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Maia wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Anudo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maia trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Anudo is thwarting Maia's attempts to control the position.
Maia has hold of Anudo's hands but Anudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anudo working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Anudo seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Anudo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo is nestled in close to Maia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maia tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Anudo stops Maia from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Maia is not content to let Anudo control the position.
Lucas Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anudo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo! |
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Event:
VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by Sergius.
Nice defenses there by Maia.#CL#
Sergius forces Maia back against the cage and clinches.
Sergius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sergius avoids it.
Maia takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Maia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sergius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sergio Sergius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Maia.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sergius lands an elbow that stopped Maia in his tracks for a moment.
Sergius lands an elbow just above Maia 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergius is working Maia over against the cage.
The referee calls for Sergius to work.
Sergius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maia looks winded!
Maia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sergius pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Maia misses
enabling Sergius to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Sergius lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Sergius takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia is working for takedown but Sergius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sergius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Sergius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sergius presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sergius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maia tries for a takedown but Sergius manages to get underhooks.
Sergius presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sergius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sergius. #CUT#That has opened up Lucas Maia's cut even more.
Sergius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sergius connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Sergius. #KD#
Sergius drops Maia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Maia is rocked!
Maia is pressed against the cage. Sergius pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Maia! Two more big strikes from Sergius and Maia crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergio Sergius!
After the fight, Sergio Sergius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Wu scores with a hook.#TD2#
Maia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wu is positioning himself well to prevent Maia advancing to mount.
Maia slows the pace down in half guard.
Wu trying to control here.
Wu moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maia preventing the sweep.
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Wu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Wu pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
Wu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wu, not yet.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Maia postures up.
Wu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wu tries to get out of the position.
Maia trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Wu is keeping the position.
Wu looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Wu is retaining full guard.
Maia 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.
Maia wants to control from the top but Wu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by Wu.
Wu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Maia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wu is trying to improve his position.
Maia trying to control the position but Wu is working away. #SUB2#
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wu is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action.
Maia takes Wu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wu is in trouble.
Will Maia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wu just trying to survive but Maia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Maia working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Wu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maia has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Wu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Werhooven is looking for a counter combo.
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Werhooven finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Werhooven as Maia shoots in.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maia walks into a stiff left hand from Werhooven.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Werhooven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arnusto Werhooven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Maia.
Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Werhooven jabs Maia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Lucas Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Werhooven tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Werhooven blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Maia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Werhooven quickly recovers to half guard.
Maia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Werhooven trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Werhooven is trying to stand up here but Maia is controlling him well.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Werhooven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Werhooven is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Maia throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Werhooven has his hands clasped together but Maia breaks the hold and Werhooven is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
VFC 52 Madness
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Maia tries for a takedown but Falante circles away easily
and Falante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Falante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Maia drives through with a takedown into Falante's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maia advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is thwarting Falante's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Falante defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maia content to control rather than advance.
Maia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Maia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Falante could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Maia has cracked it and Falante is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
VFC 29 Where the Fighters At
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Maia's guard.
Maia is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia 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.#SUB2#
Maia working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Maia wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. #T1#
Maia 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#
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva! #REVR#
Silva wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Maia tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Maia tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
Maia wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva is thwarting Maia's attempts to control the position.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Maia pulls Silva in to control the position.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Maia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
Maia is wriggling around but Silva manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T1#
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva won't allow Maia to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Maia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage. #T3#
Silva wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maia trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia advances to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Maia's guard.
Maia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
#REVB#
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Maia tries to control but Silva manages to take his back.
Maia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Maia advances to half guard.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #SUB#
Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Maia is tapping! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cormier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Maia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cormier quickly recovers to half guard.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Cormier is working away. #SUB2#
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.
Well, if Maia 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cormier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Maia has cracked it and Cormier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
VFC 15 Feb is Fight Month
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith works over Maia's head and body with a nice combination.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maia is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
Maia tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edward Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Maia.#T1#
Maia wants a takedown.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.#TD2#
Maia 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.
Smith is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Maia is controlling him
#SUB2#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#T3##ES#
Smith kicks off Maia and gets to his feet.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia forces his way into half guard.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maia trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Maia controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Maia is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Maia extends the arm and Smith is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Rupp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rupp tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rupp misses with a two punch combination.
Maia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rupp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Rupp does no damage.
Rupp throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Rupp fights it but they end up in guard.
Rupp keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Rupp wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Maia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rupp wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rupp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rupp is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rupp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Maia struggling a bit here.
Maia regains half guard.
Rupp prevents Maia from improving his position.#SUB#
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rupp pulls his head out easily.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Rupp has control of the leg.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Rupp passes into half guard.
Rupp is keen to just control but Maia is a slippery customer.
Maia is looking to control Rupp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maia avoid being mounted?
Rupp trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Maia controlling the position for now.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maia trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rupp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupp slips nicely into half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Rupp keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maia is looking to control Rupp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maia avoid being mounted?
Rupp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rupp wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Rupp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rupp looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well.
Rupp's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rupp's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rupp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rupp wants to control but Maia postures up.#SUB#
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rupp on the ground.
Rupp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rupp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia. #SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rupp defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia wants to control but Rupp is keeping him busy.
Lucas Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rupp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Rupp is keeping the position.
Rupp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Maia stands and throws Rupp's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Maia tries for a kimura but Rupp is defending well.
Maia controlling from side mount.
Rupp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maia off and has taken his back!
Maia tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Rupp has his arm under Maia's chin here. Game over son! Rupp squeezes tightly and Maia is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Rupp!
An intense looking Scott Rupp took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You are all lucky I didn't kill his punk ass. '. |
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Event:
VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Dirac moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dirac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maia on the side of the head.
Dirac missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dirac misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirac. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirac misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Dirac misses with a looping left.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Dirac counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia throws a body punch but Dirac moves out of range.
Dirac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Dirac feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maia sprawling to the canvas! Maia rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dirac finish him?!
#ROC2#Maia is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dirac counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Dirac!
A very excited looking Paul Dirac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Newton moves into the clinch successfully.
Maia looking for a takedown.
Newton lands an uppercut.
Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maia wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia wants to take the fight to the mat but Newton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newton is pressed up against the cage. Maia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newton down to the mat. Newton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maia misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newton.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia really is a fat lump.
Maia tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Maia is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Newton.
Newton scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton lands a body shot.
Newton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maias head. #T1#
Newton lands an uppercut.
Newton gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia working hard to break the clinch.
Newton presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newton pushes Maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Maia is rocked!#KD2#
Newton drops Maia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maia to his knees! Newton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Dovydov cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Dovydov is wriggling around but Maia manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia stops Dovydov from getting back to his feet.
Maia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maia controlling his opponent.
Dovydov has given up his back. Will we see Maia going for some submissions?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dovydov is trying to defend against the choke here but Maia has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Maia Tightens the hold and Dovydov taps out furiously! Maia displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Maia! |
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