Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 114
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Popizicki jabs Maverick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popizicki throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Popizicki.
Popizicki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick thows a leg kick but Popizicki checks it #TD2#
and Popizicki counters with a single leg into guard. Maverick didn't expect that.
Popizicki throwing strikes from guard but Maverick blocks nicely.
Popizicki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popizicki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popizicki looking to pass the guard.
Popizicki throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.#T1#
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Maverick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popizicki controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maverick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Popizicki misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Popizicki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popizicki on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popizicki in particular looking to stall.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.
Popizicki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maverick is trying to stand.
Popizicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
Popizicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Maverick is a slippery customer.
Maverick tries to roll over but Popizicki keeps him under control.
Popizicki tries to pass to full mount but Maverick defends it.
Popizicki stops Maverick from getting back to his feet.
Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popizicki connects with a nice short shot to Maverick's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Popizicki is trying to work for a kimura but Maverick is defending well.
Maverick is trying to stand back up but Popizicki is controlling him #SUB2#
Popizicki seems to be looking for submissions.
Popizicki trying to control the pace.
Popizicki drops an elbow to the side of Maverick's head. #T4#
Maverick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Popizicki trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popizicki is one step ahead there.
Popizicki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maverick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popizicki.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Popizicki.
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maverick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popizicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Maverick's head.
Popizicki moves forwards but Maverick connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T6#
Popizicki cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popizicki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Popizicki avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popizicki dips to his left and cracks Maverick with an uppercut!
Popizicki swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popizicki.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up with Maverick, looking for a takedown. Popizicki pushes Maverick against the cage but Maverick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Popizicki lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Popizicki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T7#
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popizicki.
Maverick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Popizicki. That snapped Maverick's head back.
Popizicki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popizicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick swings for the body but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but Popizicki blocks it.
Popizicki fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.#T8#
That kick from Maverick tenderised Popizicki's leg. Popizicki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Popizicki cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Popizicki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maverick to the ground. Popizicki is now in Maverick's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Popizicki is proving a slippery customer.
Popizicki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popizicki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Popizicki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T9#
Maverick dodges the ground and pound from Popizicki.
Popizicki working the head and body with strikes.
Maverick struggling a bit here.
Popizicki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Popizicki controls the position.
Popizicki lands an elbow.
Popizicki working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Popizicki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Popizicki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popizicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaz Popizicki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick thows a body kick. Popizicki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popizicki goes for a double leg but Maverick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maverick continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Popizicki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popizicki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popizicki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick dodges the ground and pound from Popizicki.
Maverick can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Popizicki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Popizicki wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy.
Popizicki taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Popizicki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Popizicki lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Maverick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Popizicki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popizicki is pressing down on Maverick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maverick is holding on for now.
Popizicki winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki prevents Maverick from standing back up.
Chaz Popizicki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popizicki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Maverick is a slippery customer.#T3#
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popizicki in particular looking to stall.
Maverick wants to control but Popizicki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Popizicki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maverick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Popizicki.
Maverick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maverick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Popizicki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Popizicki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but Popizicki has control of the leg.
Popizicki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Popizicki swinging wildly here.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Popizicki swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maverick delivers a nice body kick.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popizicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick throws a nice head kick! #T6#
Popizicki scores with a hook.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
Maverick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popizicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
Popizicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popizicki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maverick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popizicki on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook.#T7#
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maverick manages to get to full guard.
Maverick has his hands on Popizicki's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Popizicki drops back looking for a leg! Maverick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maverick manages to kick Popizicki off! Popizicki jumps back into Maverick's guard. #T8#
Maverick is trying to control the position but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maverick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maverick tries to get out of the position.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popizicki trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Popizicki is working Maverick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T9#
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Popizicki is proving a slippery customer.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maverick misses the body punch
enabling Popizicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popizicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick by Maverick misses #TD2#
and Popizicki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Popizicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Popizicki slips under a jab from Maverick.
Popizicki misses with a jab to the body
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick slips a jab from Popizicki.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Popizicki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maverick throws a head kick but Popizicki moves out of range.
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popizicki circles away quickly and effectively.
Popizicki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popizicki swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Popizicki feints the counter takedown.
Popizicki lands an overhand right.#T1#
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
Popizicki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but Maverick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popizicki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick throws an off balance right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice body shot.
Popizicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick throws a head kick but Popizicki moves out of range.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maverick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki blocks a head kick by Maverick. #T2#
Popizicki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maverick counters with a series of strikes. Popizicki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Good work by Popizicki as he checks the leg kick.
Maverick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Popizicki moved out of range nicely.
Popizicki throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maverick throws an overhand right that lands on Popizicki's shoulder, as Popizicki tries to avoid the shot.
Popizicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Popizicki lands.
Maverick lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Popizicki misses the target. #T3#
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popizicki throws out the jab.
Popizicki connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popizicki.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Popizicki moves out of range easily.
Popizicki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maverick defends it well.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popizicki lands with a nice combination. Maverick backs away looking to recover.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Popizicki.
Popizicki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
Popizicki tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Popizicki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maverick is looking to slow Popizicki down with leg kicks. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Maverick misses.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but Maverick shows good takedown defense.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Popizicki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Popizicki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popizicki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popizicki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Popizicki shrugs it off though.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Popizicki lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Popizicki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
letting Popizicki counter with a right hand.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Popizicki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popizicki blocks a leg kick.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Maverick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T6#
Maverick blocks a jab.
Maverick walks into a left hand.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Popizicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Popizicki checks it.
Popizicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki scores with a nice right hand. #T7#
Popizicki misses with a double jab.
Popizicki throws a series of strikes that have Maverick backpedaling.
Popizicki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Popizicki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maverick on his heels. He'll look to pass Maverick's guard now, I'm sure.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick has control of Popizicki's left arm, preventing Popizicki from doing any damage.
Maverick controls Popizicki momentarily but Popizicki frees himself.
Popizicki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chaz Popizicki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Maverick trying to control the position.
Popizicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Popizicki connects with a jab.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Popizicki stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popizicki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popizicki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popizicki ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Popizicki misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chaz Popizicki.
Well Popizicki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Popizicki!
An out of breath Chaz Popizicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Sartre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sartre manages to avoid it.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maverick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sartre.
Sartre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
As Sartre backs away, Maverick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Sartre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Sartre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maverick was covering up waiting for the punch and Sartre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maverick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sartre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sartre content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Sartre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sartre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sartre throws an elbow that misses. Maverick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sartre's guard. Nice move by Maverick!#REVR#
Sartre keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Sartre looking to control. #SUB2#
Sartre looking for subs off his back but Maverick has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Sartre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Maverick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back.
Sartre wants to control but Maverick is keeping busy.
Maverick prevents Sartre from improving his position.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maverick in particular looking to stall.
Sartre is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sartre manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sartre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maverick defends well.
Sartre keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sartre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maverick defends well.
Sartre has a closed guard, preventing Maverick from standing up.
Sartre being controlled here, momentarily.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sartre on the ground.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Sartre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maverick throws a lazy head kick
and Sartre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sartre punishes Maverick's body with a nice straight punch.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Sartre sees coming a mile off.
Maverick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sartre tried to score with a low kick but Maverick checks it.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Sartre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Sartre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sartre shoots in but Maverick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Sartre looks to move away, Maverick throws a big counter combo but Sartre just gets out of the way.#T6#
Maverick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sartre.
Maverick scores with a nice strike.
Maverick connects with a body shot that sends Sartre's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sartre closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sartre wants to land a leg kick but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Sartre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maverick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sartre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maverick.
Daniel Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Sartre tenderised Maverick's leg. Maverick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maverick takes a kick to the side of the head.#T7#
Sartre looks to clinch
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick.
Sartre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sartre jabs Maverick right on the nose. Maverick blinks but takes it well.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Sartre does it's job there.
Maverick lunges at Sartre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sartre's hand.
Sartre throws a leg kick but Maverick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maverick throws a solid leg kick but Sartre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maverick.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick moves out of range as Sartre strikes.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Sartre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Sartre is predictable there
and Maverick counters with a low kick, right behind Sartre 's knee.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Sartre. #T8#
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Sartre misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sartre throws out a leg kick but Maverick moves out of range and Sartre only half commits.
Sartre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maverick checks a leg kick.
Sartre moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Sartre tries to land a leg kick but Maverick saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Sartre misses
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Sartre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sartre flicks out a counter leg kick but Maverick steps away.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Sartre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sartre - that will leave a mark! #T9#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sartre.
Maverick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sartre swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sartre's knee momentarily.
Sartre blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Sartre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sartre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sartre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sartre scores with a hook to the body. Maverick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sartre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sartre tries a low kick but Maverick avoids it.
Maverick moves out of range of the leg kick from Sartre.
Maverick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maverick avoids the head kick by Sartre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas Sartre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick throws a looping overhand right but Sartre ducks down to avoid it.
Sartre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sartre.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Maverick throws a push kick but Sartre slaps the foot to one side.
Sartre moves out of range of the body kick.
Sartre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sartre counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Maverick.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick sets himself, and Sartre steps forward looking for the clinch! Maverick avoids it this time.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses
and Sartre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
Nicholas Sartre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick tries to move into range but Sartre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sartre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sartre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sartre misses with a kick to the body.
Sartre thuds his right hand into Maverick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sartre looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sartre looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Sartre throws a low kick but Maverick avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
Sartre throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maverick scores with a jab.#T2#
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick wants to land a leg kick but Sartre is out of range.
Sartre tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Sartre counters with an outside leg kick.
Sartre lands a slapping body shot.
Maverick looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sartre to counter with a crisp jab.
Sartre throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Sartre lunges at Maverick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maverick's hand.
Sartre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.
Maverick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sartre.#T3#
Sartre throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Sartre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Sartre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maverick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sartre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maverick blocks it well.
Sartre tried to score with a low kick but Maverick checks it.
Maverick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sartre counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maverick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sartre - the referee stops the clock and Maverick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sartre. Maverick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sartre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maverick misses with a looping left.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses Sartre's front leg but catches the back leg as Sartre tries to avoid it. #T4#
Maverick jabs at Sartre's body.
Maverick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sartre swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sartre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick throws a head kick but Sartre moves out of range.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sartre.
Maverick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sartre.
Sartre ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.#T5#
Sartre lands a lovely overhand right.
Sartre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maverick swivels and escapes.
Sartre jabs Maverick right on the nose. Maverick blinks but takes it well.
Sartre misses with a left hand
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sartre is able to avoid easily.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body
and Sartre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maverick's knee momentarily.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Sartre moves out of range easily.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sartre moves away.
Sartre dips to his left and cracks Maverick with an uppercut!
Sartre looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range. #CL2#
Sartre rushes Maverick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T6#
Maverick working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sartre.
Sartre tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sartre lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sartre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sartre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sartre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Sartre gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.#T7#
Sartre works on Maverick's body with a couple of short punches.
Sartre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maverick blocks it with crossed arms.
Sartre blocks a body shot from Maverick.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Maverick.
Sartre tries to land a knee to the head but Maverick blocks with his arms.
Sartre digs a right hand into Maverick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maverick's gas tank.
Maverick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Sartre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sartre can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Sartre throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T8#
Sartre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Sartre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sartre tries to land knees in the clinch but Maverick avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sartre checks a leg kick.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sartre.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Sartre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sartre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9#
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Sartre lands a lovely overhand right.
Sartre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sartre throws a wild body kick that Maverick sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Sartre misses.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sartre moves out of range of the strikes.
Sartre misses with a low kick as Maverick jumps back.
Sartre throws a big shot that misses.
Sartre misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicholas Sartre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sartre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance.
Maverick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sartre.
Sartre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sartre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maverick.
Sartre throws a leg kick but Maverick moved away.
Sartre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.#CL2#
Sartre pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sartre has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Sartre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maverick blocks it with crossed arms.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sartre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sartre throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Maverick has had enough of the clinch but Sartre keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch but Sartre keeps him there for the moment.
Sartre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sartre blocking some punches.
Nicholas Sartre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sartre tries to land knees in the clinch but Maverick avoids the damage to the body.
Sartre misses with the head strike. #BC#
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sartre misses with a takedown attempt - Maverick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sartre. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maverick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sartre's hands.
Sartre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maverick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sartre throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sartre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
Sartre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Maverick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maverick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sartre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sartre trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Sartre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maverick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sartre misses with a right hand
and Maverick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sartre really felt that one!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice shot by Sartre.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sartre counters with a nice leg kick.
Sartre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maverick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sartre tries to score with a low kick but Maverick moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Sartre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maverick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sartre counters with a good low kick that Maverick was not able to check.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sartre tries to work over Maverick's front leg with a kick but Maverick checks it.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sartre scores with a shot to the body.
Sartre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T5#
Maverick throws a lazy head kick
and Sartre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sartre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Sartre finds it's way through Maverick's defenses.
Sartre throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Sartre clinches up with Maverick and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sartre.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Sartre has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sartre presses Maverick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Sartre is controlling the position.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T6#
Sartre is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sartre.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Sartre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maverick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maverick blocks an elbow strike from Sartre.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sartre as Maverick tries to tie him up.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Sartre misses with a knee strike.
Sartre swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Sartre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicholas Sartre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maverick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Maverick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Sartre avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maverick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sartre scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick is trying to push Sartre away but Sartre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maverick is looking to break free of the clinch but Sartre has double underhooks.
Maverick blocks the elbow strike.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sartre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
Sartre cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.
Maverick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sartre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maverick's brow.
Sartre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick trying to stall but Sartre improves his position.
Sartre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't. #T9#
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Sartre tries to land knees in the clinch but Maverick avoids the damage to the body.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sartre has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick is looking to break free of the clinch but Sartre has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maverick stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sartre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
Maverick tries to work over Sartre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Sartre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sartre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Sartre!
After winning the bout, Nicholas Sartre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar moves to clinch but Maverick breaks away
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Otgonbayar rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maverick.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otgonbayar as Maverick tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Otgonbayar instigates a clinch.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick tries to circle away but Otgonbayar has him pinned against the cage.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Otgonbayar controls his hands. #BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Otgonbayar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.#CL#
Otgonbayar darts in and clinches Maverick up against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otgonbayar.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a right to the head.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Batu Otgonbayar has been cut.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
A left lands for Maverick.#T3#
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Otgonbayar backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otgonbayar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maverick finds it's way round the side to connect with Otgonbayar's head.
Maverick lands a jab to Otgonbayar's midsection.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up
and Maverick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Otgonbayar looks to clinch
and Maverick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maverick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Otgonbayar avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Maverick tries to circle away but Otgonbayar has him pinned against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T5##CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Maverick digs a good hook to Otgonbayar's body.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick moves away
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Maverick to work.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick tests Otgonbayar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut. #T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otgonbayar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Maverick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Otgonbayar is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T7#
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Maverick pushes him off.
Maverick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Otgonbayar rather than just go for the knockout.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Otgonbayar walks into a jab.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Otgonbayar manages to step out the way in time.
Otgonbayar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Otgonbayar gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#Batu Otgonbayar's cut is getting worse.#T8#
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick thinks about the counter body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maverick throws a head kick but Otgonbayar moves out of range. #CL#
Otgonbayar rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar prevents a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick misses with the head strike. #T9#
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Otgonbayar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick throws a fast counter high kick but Otgonbayar manages to duck under it in time.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Otgonbayar manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batu Otgonbayar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a big head kick but Otgonbayar shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch but Maverick slips to the side
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away. #T1#
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maverick circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Otgonbayar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maverick follows Otgonbayar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
After the fight, Daniel Maverick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Maverick there.#CUT#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
House lands with an uppercut that bounces Maverick off the cage and back into range.
Maverick misses with a leg kick
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House misses with a right hand
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick blocks a jab.
Maverick looks to throw the jab but House is out of range.
House looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
House swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maverick counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.#T1#
House throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
House punishes Maverick's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Maverick. Those never looked like landing.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maverick throws an off balance right hand
and House makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maverick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
House throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
House digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
House throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
House steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maverick.
House 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maverick momentarily.
Maverick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but House is out of range. #T2#
Maverick looks for the body kick but House saw that one coming.
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but House avoids it.
Maverick misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and House counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
House scores with a nice hook to the head.
House misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick slips under a jab from House.
Maverick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract House.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Maverick misses.
House appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniel Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Maverick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
House dodges the punch combination from Maverick.
House misses with a straight right.
House uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
House misses with a left hand
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
House throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Maverick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maverick.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and House counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House lands a nice looking body shot.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
House wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by House.
Maverick takes one on the button.
House keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maverick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
House scores with a sloppy right hand. Maverick should have avoided that one.
Maverick throws a lazy body kick
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
House is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maverick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T5#
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maverick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maverick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
House on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
House misses with a looping right.
Maverick feints and then cracks House's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow House down.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from House. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House takes a kick to the side of the head.#T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and House counters by clinching up.
House throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maverick tries to land a body kick
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House misses with an uppercut
letting Maverick counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Max House's cut even more.
Maverick misses with a jab, cross combination.
House misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick.
House lunges at Maverick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maverick's hand.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Maverick
and House makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T7#
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
House on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maverick lets loose with a powerful body kick. House will feel that in the morning.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
As Maverick backs off House throws a huge counter combo but Maverick manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
House is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
House throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
House just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
House connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick moves forwards but House connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T8#
Maverick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House lands an overhand right.
Maverick misses with an attempted mid kick.
House feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
House scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House lands with a cross. #ROC2#Maverick is rocked!
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by House.
Maverick lands a head kick. House smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
House swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick. #T9#
House avoids the body shot from Maverick.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
House lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Maverick.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and House counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House on the wrong end of a nice jab.
House stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
Maverick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
House swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max House will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maverick throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
Maverick takes one to the chin there.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling House to score with a decent uppercut.
Maverick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from House.
The crowd cheers as House lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maverick doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick throws out a leg kick but House moves out of range and Maverick only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
House lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by House.
Sloppy strikes from House. Those never looked like landing.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but House blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
House misses with a looping right.#T1#
Maverick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
House throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Maverick does it's job there.
House throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by House.
That kick from Maverick tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
House takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
House avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Maverick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
House throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by House.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from House.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Maverick's corner calls for a 1-2. Maverick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#The cut above Max House's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maverick slips a jab from House.
It looked like Maverick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from House.
House throws an overhand right that lands on Maverick's shoulder, as Maverick tries to avoid the shot.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maverick counters with a low kick, right behind House 's knee.
House cracks Maverick with an open hand slap.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
House is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Maverick throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! House crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maverick - the referee stops the clock and House gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maverick. House manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
House has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maverick.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maverick throws a low kick but it's checked well by House.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
House's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
House misses with a right hand
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maverick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
House might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maverick tries to land a body kick
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
Maverick quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick thows a leg kick but House checks it
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
House has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
House changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
Maverick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
House misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from House misses.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick thows a body kick. House tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T5#
House lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts House, as that shot connected.
Maverick is looking to slow House down with leg kicks.
House looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as House checks a leg kick.
Maverick throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on House's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maverick defending well as House loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Maverick misses its target.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#Max House's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
House throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick scores with a head kick. House tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
House walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick moves out of range as House strikes.
As House looks to move away, Maverick throws a big counter combo but House just gets out of the way.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
House is looking for the big counter here.
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick misses with a jab to the body
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before House has time to react.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka misses with a looping left.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Maverick shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
Burlaka avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Maverick scores with a hook.
Burlaka cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burlaka connects with a body shot.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Maverick looks to land a right hand but Burlaka moved out of range.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burlaka blocks it well.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Burlaka manages to step out the way in time.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Burlaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts. #T2#
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burlaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maverick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick misses the jab.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burlaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maverick - the referee stops the clock and Burlaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maverick. Burlaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka lands a nice shot that snaps Maverick's head back.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Maverick.
Maverick throws a right hand that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the head.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burlaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!
Burlaka switches off momentarily and Maverick cracks him with a monster right hand! Burlaka topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Maverick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Maverick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Maverick!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Maverick gave a big smile as he said 'Davide Castaldi finally accepts a fight and gets his ass beat! Thanks for playing the game...'.

Event: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Maverick throws a push kick but Wrou slaps the foot to one side.
Wrou misses with a hook.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Wrou blocks the low kick.
Wrou cracks a nice hook into Maverick's ribs.
Nice shot by Wrou.
Wrou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick pushes Wrou away with a front kick.
Wrou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrou throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Maverick's corner calls for a 1-2. Maverick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maverick lands a nice hook to Wrou's body. Wrou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##CL#
Wrou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wrou.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Wrou.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Wrou lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Wrou cracks Maverick with a good jab.
Wrou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Wrou moves into the clinch.
Wrou lands an uppercut.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wrou misses with some punches. #T2#
Maverick is looking to control Wrou's arms but Wrou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrou pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrou lands a left hand.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Wrou prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou pushes Maverick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrou. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Wrou connects with a single shot there.
Wrou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Wrou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maverick throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it.
Wrou misses with a looping left.
Wrou swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range. #CL#
Wrou pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrou fails to land.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Wrou working aggressively here. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wrou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maverick slows down the pace here.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Wrou avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Wrou blocks an uppercut.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wrou.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick tries to stall but Wrou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wrou lands a right hand.
Maverick's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maverick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T5#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maverick.
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wrou up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrou.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Wrou on the inside.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Wrou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Wrou. #BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wrou has taken the fight to the clinch. #T6#
Wrou scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wrou fails to land.
Maverick wants to break free but Wrou has control.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wrou on the inside.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
A head punch on the inside from Wrou fails to land.
Wrou controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T7#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrou's elbow.
Wrou stalling in the clinch.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick throws a big counter head kick but Wrou avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Wrou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maverick.
Wrou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Wrou avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Wrou closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
Wrou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head. #T8#
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Wrou lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrou lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maverick throws a head kick but Wrou moves out of range. #CL#
Wrou pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick works on Wrou's body with a couple of short punches.#T9#
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrou controls his hands.
Wrou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Wrou.
Maverick scores with a shot to the side of Wrou's head.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Wrou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Wrou back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sledge Wrou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick from Maverick lands but Wrou takes it in his stride.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Maverick.
Maverick misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Wrou moves out of range easily.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maverick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Maverick scores with a three punch combo!
Wrou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrou misses with an uppercut
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a head kick but Wrou moves out of range.
Wrou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Wrou has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Wrou working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Wrou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wrou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrou jabs Maverick right on the nose. Maverick blinks but takes it well.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrou throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maverick.
Wrou is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Sledge Wrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrou.#T2#
Maverick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wrou slips under a jab from Maverick.
Wrou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wrou doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
Wrou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maverick.
Wrou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
A combination from Maverick does no damage.
Maverick walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Wrou.
Crunch! Maverick slams his shin into Wrou's torso.
Wrou blocks a low kick nicely.
Wrou tries to counter by clinching up but Maverick breaks away and moves out of range.
Wrou tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Wrou counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wrou. #T3#
Maverick trying to stall but Wrou improves his position.
Good body shot from Wrou.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrou keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wrou misses with a body punch.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Wrou.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Wrou stalling.
Wrou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wrou.
Sledge Wrou has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick wants to get back to striking at distance but Wrou won't allow it.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Wrou misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Maverick lands a body punch.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Wrou. #BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Wrou off balance momentarily.#T5#
Wrou moves out of range of the body kick.
Wrou scores with a hook to the body. Maverick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
Maverick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wrou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wrou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Wrou counters by moving into the clinch.
Wrou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrou cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrou throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Maverick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wrou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maverick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Wrou throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Wrou slips a jab from Maverick.
Wrou slips a jab from Maverick.
Wrou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Wrou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Wrou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Wrou saw that one coming.
Wrou sizes up Maverick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T7#
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrou lands a nice looking body shot.
Wrou misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
Wrou lands a slapping body shot.
Wrou cracks Maverick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Wrou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wrou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wrou if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Wrou has Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
Come on Maverick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrou gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.#T8#
Maverick blocking some punches.
Wrou prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Wrou moved out of range nicely.
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!
Wrou scores with a nice strike.
Wrou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Wrou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick motions for Wrou to come forward. Maverick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maverick is looking to control Wrou's arms but Wrou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Wrou controlling the action here for a moment.
Wrou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T9#
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Wrou working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maverick tries to keep at a distance but Wrou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrou gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.#BC2#
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrou staying out of range there.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick takes a swing at Wrou's ribcage but misses.
Wrou lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sledge Wrou dominated that second round.
That's time! Wrou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrou. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Wrou avoids it with no problem.
Wrou tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maverick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wrou wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Wrou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Wrou has Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick. #T1#
Maverick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Wrou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Wrou.
Wrou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wrou closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Wrou misses with a left hand
and Wrou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maverick misses with a body kick. #CL#
Wrou has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Wrou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou effectively controlling the action here.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wrou is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Wrou.
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!
Wrou lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Maverick.
Wrou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Wrou.
Maverick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wrou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wrou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrou tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrou scores with a hook to the body.
Wrou struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou stalling the fight.
Maverick is trying to force a seperation but Wrou has the dominant position.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.
Wrou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T5#
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Wrou misses with the head strike.
Wrou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Maverick is trying to force a seperation but Wrou has the dominant position.
Wrou can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike. #T6#
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Wrou presses Maverick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Wrou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Wrou.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling the position.
Wrou lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wrou.
Wrou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou. #T7#
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Wrou digs a right hand underneath Maverick's ribcage. Maverick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Wrou has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Wrou on the inside.
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maverick is pushing Wrou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wrou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
Wrou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Wrou is controlling him.
Wrou has Maverick pressed against the cage, preventing Maverick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to work over Wrou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T9#
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrou.
Wrou lands a right hand.
Wrou lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Maverick is rocked!
A short left from Wrou.
Maverick is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrou finish him?
Wrou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Wrou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick tries a body shot but Wrou blocks it.
Wrou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrou.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Wrou swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Wrou backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick seems to have recovered his senses.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sledge Wrou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wrou, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sledge Wrou!

Event: TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a head kick.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Garrone.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maverick has time to react.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrone.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
Garrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Garrone avoids them all with ease.
Maverick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrone.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrone in the body.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrone in his tracks.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garrone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Some wild striking there from Garrone.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
Garrone misses with a wild combination.
Garrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick throws a push kick but Garrone slaps the foot to one side.
Garrone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick feints a counter leg kick.
Garrone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garrone is looking to wear down Maverick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maverick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Garrone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.#T3#
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrone in the body.
Maverick keeps Garrone at a distance using the push kick.
Garrone throws a series of strikes that have Maverick backpedaling.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garrone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
Garrone throws a lazy right hand but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Maverick tenderised Garrone's leg. Garrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick lands a head kick. Garrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Garrone.#T4#
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maverick.
Maverick connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
A cross from Maverick lands.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
Garrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick keeps Garrone at a distance using the push kick.
Maverick scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick lunges at Garrone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrone's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Garrone tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone. #T5#
Garrone digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
Maverick throws a head kick but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Garrone throws a sloppy body shot
and Maverick counters with a series of strikes. Garrone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garrone throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
Maverick connects with a high kick.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrone.
Garrone walks into a jab.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick lands a really nice looking cross but Garrone seems unphased.
Maverick is looking to slow Garrone down with leg kicks.
Maverick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garrone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Maverick finds it's way through Garrone's defenses.
Maverick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garrone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maverick backs up against the cage.
Garrone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrone scrambles back to his feet.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Garrone moves out of range easily.
Garrone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maverick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrone under the eye.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrone. #T7#
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garrone doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrone's sensitive parts.
Garrone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maverick counters with an outside leg kick.
Garrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Maverick tries a quick counter leg kick but Garrone is wise to it.
Garrone swinging wildly here.
Garrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Maverick thuds his right hand into Garrone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maverick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T8#
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Garrone down.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maverick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Garrone misses its target.
A big right from Garrone misses.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Maverick lands but Garrone takes it in his stride.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Garrone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick. #T9#
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Maverick moves out of range.
Garrone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Garrone didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Garrone moves out of range easily.
Garrone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maverick scores with the left hand. Garrone knows he should have avoided that one.
Maverick thuds his shin into the meat of Garrone's side.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands a really nice looking cross but Garrone seems unphased.
Maverick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#Francesco Garrone's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrone in the body.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrone's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but Garrone avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Garrone shrugs it off though.
Garrone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick connects with the punch.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maverick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Maverick there.
Maverick scores with a one two! Garrone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Garrone drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maverick follows Garrone to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
An intense looking Daniel Maverick took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Davide Castaldi finally accepts a fight and gets his ass beat! Thanks for playing the game...'.

Event: TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Romano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Romano lands.
Romano lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vic Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maverick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Romano.
Maverick throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Maverick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Romano takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Romano gets control of Maverick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard. #REVB#
Romano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maverick trying to control the position. #T1#
Maverick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romano lands a couple of elbows.
Romano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maverick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romano on the ground.
Romano postures up.
Maverick is pulling down on Romano's head to control his posture.
Maverick wants to sweep but no luck.
Maverick keeping full guard, as Romano tries to pass.
Romano landing some decent shots from guard.
Romano working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Maverick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Romano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romano throws a big elbow that misses.
Maverick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romano trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick trying to control the position.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Maverick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano throws an elbow that misses. Maverick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romano's guard. Nice move by Maverick!#REVR##T3#
Romano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maverick preventing the sweep.
Romano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Romano trying to keep a closed guard but Maverick is proving a slippery customer.
Maverick preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romano keeps trying to improve his position.
Maverick passes Romano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romano tries to roll over but Maverick keeps him under control.
Maverick is looking to advance position but Romano won't allow it.
Maverick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maverick trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano trying to control from the bottom. #T5#
Maverick slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romano's knee momentarily.
Romano lands a head shot.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Maverick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Maverick lands.
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maverick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maverick scrambles back to his feet.
Romano swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Romano blocks the body kick.
Romano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maverick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romano thinking. #CL2#
Romano has managed to clinch.
Maverick wants to stall.
Romano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T6#
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano jumps guard but Maverick stands there with Romano around his waist. Romano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Romano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maverick to keep the fight standing.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick has Romano pressed against the cage.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Romano lands an elbow that stopped Maverick in his tracks for a moment.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romano throws an elbow but misses.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maverick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.#TD2#
Romano pulls Maverick into guard.
Romano looking to control but Maverick passes into half guard.
Maverick prevents Romano from improving his position.#T7#
Romano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maverick trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Maverick stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Maverick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maverick manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Romano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maverick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Romano is now in half guard. #T8#
Romano wants to take a breather but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick is trying to stand.
Maverick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romano.
Maverick is trying to maintain the position but Romano is very close to passing his half guard.
Romano lands strikes from half guard.
Maverick is looking for a sweep. Romano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maverick trying to control from the bottom.
Romano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romano is trying to control. Maverick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Romano throwing shots but Maverick is blocking nicely.
Romano prevents Maverick from improving his position.
Romano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romano lands a nice short elbow.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but Romano has control of the leg.
Maverick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romano trying to pass the guard but Maverick defending well.
Romano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maverick wants to control but Romano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Romano 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#
Maverick throws a leg kick but Romano moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
Nice uppercut there from Maverick.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Maverick's shoulder, as Maverick tries to avoid the shot.
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maverick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maverick cracks Romano with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Romano closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
Romano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romano jumps guard but Maverick stands there with Romano around his waist. Romano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Maverick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Romano throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Romano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romano lands an elbow just above Maverick 's eye.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano tries to pull guard but Maverick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Romano.
Romano lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Romano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maverick to keep the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maverick's brow.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Romano pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick wants to stand but Romano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Romano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Romano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romano is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romano. #T3#
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Romano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romano trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick is trying to keep Romano in close.
Romano throws a strike but Maverick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard. #REVB#
Maverick pulls Romano in close to his closed guard and prevents Romano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Romano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Romano postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself.
Romano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maverick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maverick to see if he's OK.
Romano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maverick some visible discomfort. #T5#
Romano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Romano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Romano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vic Romano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romano fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Romano advances nicely into full mount.
Romano raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Maverick is rocked!
Maverick is in a horrible position here. Romano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Maverick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Romano! That's really hurt Maverick and he's turned his back - Romano keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Romano jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Romano!
Our winner, Vic Romano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Maverick.
Maverick throws a leg kick #TD#
so Jokinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jokinen stays in close to Maverick's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jokinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maverick 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Jokinen trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maverick is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maverick moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Jokinen tries to counter by clinching up but Maverick breaks away and moves out of range.
Maverick slips a jab from Jokinen.#T2##CL#
Jokinen forces Maverick back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maverick lands a lovely overhand right.
Maverick scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maverick counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick misses with a straight right.
Maverick leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maverick slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Maverick is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Maverick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maverick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Maverick slips under a jab from Jokinen.#CL#
Jokinen darts in and clinches Maverick up against the cage.
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!
Jokinen jumps guard but Maverick stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T5#
Maverick misses with a body punch. #TD#
Jokinen manages to pull guard.
Maverick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen passes Maverick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maverick is looking to improve his position.
Maverick is not content to let Jokinen control the position.#SUB#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Maverick is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maverick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T6#
Maverick is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maverick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Maverick is having none of it. #SUB#
Maverick is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T7##SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maverick defends it well.
Maverick is controlling Jokinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maverick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maverick is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Maverick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
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.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Maverick's hands, connecting with Maverick's forehead.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maverick is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maverick won't be happy with that.
Jokinen wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy. #T9#
Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maverick to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Maverick is defending well.
Maverick is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maverick tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maverick pushes Jokinen away with a front kick.
Maverick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Maverick.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maverick throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maverick's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick is adopting a defensive guard.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Maverick trying to control the position here.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
Maverick looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maverick keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs Maverick right on the nose. Maverick blinks but takes it well.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range. #T3#
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Maverick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Jokinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.#CL#
Jokinen pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Maverick won't allow it.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick throws a body kick that misses.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
Nice uppercut lands for Maverick. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Maverick throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Jokinen moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jokinen pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Maverick pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle here but Maverick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T7#
Maverick trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to buck Maverick off but Maverick is having none of it.
Jokinen keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maverick wants to take a breather but Jokinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maverick.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen looking to control. #T9#
Maverick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maverick trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Jokinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maverick blocks a jab.
Maverick scores with a jab.
Jokinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick. #T1#
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maverick cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maverick slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Maverick wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maverick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Maverick is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jokinen controlling the pace.
Jokinen lands strikes from half guard.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
Maverick wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Maverick is trying to control but Jokinen passes into side control!
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Maverick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
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.
Maverick is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen lands an elbow.
Jokinen looks up at the clock and then as Maverick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maverick tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
Jokinen scoring with punches from side control.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jokinen just content to control the position. #T5#
Jokinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maverick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jokinen 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.
Maverick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Jokinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Maverick is a slippery customer.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Jokinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maverick has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T6#
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jokinen working over Maverick with some ground and pound. Maverick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen throwing shots but Maverick is blocking nicely.
Maverick gets back to full guard. #T7#
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Maverick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Maverick fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Jokinen down. #T8#
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Maverick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Maverick settles back down.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Maverick scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Maverick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Jokinen tries to counter by clinching up but Maverick breaks away and moves out of range.
Maverick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Maverick thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Maverick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Maverick tries to get set, Jokinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Maverick manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Jokinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maverick misses with the body kick#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown. Maverick fights it but they end up in guard.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maverick is keeping the position for now.
Maverick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Jokinen!
Tre Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Maverick throws a leg kick but May Jr moved away.
May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Maverick shakes him off and moves away.
Maverick lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
May Jr scores with a nice strike.
Maverick moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from May Jr misses its intended target.
Maverick moves forwards but May Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maverick misses with a low kick as May Jr jumps back.
Maverick moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
May Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maverick throws a lazy body kick
and May Jr counters with a series of strikes. Maverick will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it.
A jab from May Jr does it's job there.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
May Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maverick delivers a nice body kick.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maverick lands a head shot.
Maverick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits May Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
May Jr scores with a shot to the body.
May Jr tries to clinch but Maverick moves away
and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and May Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maverick scrambles back to his feet.
May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but May Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
May Jr wants to counter the offense by Maverick and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses.
May Jr digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
May Jr sizes up Maverick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maverick lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Maverick does no damage.
May Jr wants to counter the offense by Maverick and move into the clinch position.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
May Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maverick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.
May Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maverick wants to slow May Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but May Jr avoids it.
May Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from May Jr.
Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
May Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
May Jr jumps guard and drags Maverick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maverick trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
May Jr working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily. #SUB2#
May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maverick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
May Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T5#
Maverick pulls May Jr in to control the position.
May Jr looking to pass the guard.
May Jr throws an elbow that misses. Maverick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in May Jr's guard. Nice move by Maverick!#REVR#
May Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard. #REVB#
May Jr preventing the sweep.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick keeping full guard, as May Jr tries to pass. #T6#
May Jr stands and throws Maverick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
May Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Maverick stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
May Jr wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
May Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maverick, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
May Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Maverick tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
May Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maverick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maverick can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
May Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
May Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
May Jr wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
May Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Maverick is defending well. #SUB2#
May Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Maverick is defending well. #T9#
May Jr working away.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for May Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
May Jr tries for a kimura but Maverick is defending well. #SUB2#
May Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maverick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
May Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maverick is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven May Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Maverick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maverick lands with an overhand left.
Maverick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
May Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maverick takes a step back to recover.
May Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
May Jr blocks a head kick by Maverick.
May Jr lands the left hand.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
May Jr throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from May Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - May Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
May Jr avoids the body shot from Maverick.
Nice shot by May Jr.
May Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the body from May Jr misses
and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick.
May Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Maverick should have avoided that one.
Maverick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maverick avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
May Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Maverick manages to duck under it in time.
Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
May Jr moves forwards but Maverick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maverick throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily.
May Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
May Jr throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick. #T2#
Maverick looks to land a body kick but May Jr moved away.
May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Maverick shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maverick in his tracks.
May Jr lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr.
Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr.
May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
May Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Maverick.
May Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
May Jr tries to work over Maverick's front leg with a kick but Maverick checks it. #T3#
A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maverick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr.
Maverick throws a head kick that May Jr semi-blocks.
Maverick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
May Jr swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
May Jr looks for the body kick but Maverick saw that one coming.
May Jr misses with a low kick as Maverick jumps back.
May Jr throws a push kick but Maverick slaps the foot to one side.
May Jr throws a shot to the body.
May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
A left lands for Maverick.
Maverick lunges at May Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by May Jr's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Maverick.
May Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maverick.
Maverick throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
May Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Maverick moves out of range of the body kick.
May Jr avoids the head kick by Maverick.
May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Maverick shakes him off and moves away.
May Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
May Jr with a nice cross.
Maverick moves out of range as May Jr throws a body kick.
May Jr lands a jab to the nose.
May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Maverick checks it.
May Jr misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
May Jr lands a high kick! #T5#
Maverick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
May Jr slips a jab and a cross from Maverick.
May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Maverick saw it coming and moves away.
Maverick throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from May Jr does it's job there.
May Jr is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
May Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.#T6#
May Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
May Jr lands with a good body shot.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
Maverick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
May Jr drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
Maverick prevents a body shot from May Jr.
May Jr fails to pull guard.
May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maverick just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
May Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
May Jr throws a leg kick
and Maverick counters with a left and a right that stings May Jr.
May Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance. #T7#
May Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
May Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr.
Maverick lands a jab-cross combination.
Maverick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maverick throws a hook but May Jr blocks it.
May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maverick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maverick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Maverick tenderised May Jr's leg. May Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.#T8#
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for May Jr's leg but May Jr calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from May Jr.
May Jr tries to work over Maverick's front leg with a kick but Maverick checks it.
A shot to the body from May Jr misses
and Maverick counters with a good low kick that May Jr was not able to check.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
May Jr drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maverick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaven May Jr.
May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
May Jr lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
Maverick lands a body shot in the clinch.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maverick breaks from the clinch. #T9#
Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Maverick.
May Jr is breathing heavily.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
Maverick is looking to counter with head kicks.
May Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Maverick counters with a nice body kick.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses.
May Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maverick throws a head kick but May Jr moves out of range.
Maverick throws a head kick but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Maverick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maverick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
May Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Maverick.
May Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
May Jr thows a leg kick but Maverick checks it
and Maverick counters with a left and a right that stings May Jr.
Maverick takes one to the side of the head.
May Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
May Jr avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick sets himself, and May Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Maverick avoids it this time.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maverick throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
May Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
May Jr tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
Maverick misses with a body punch
and May Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
May Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
May Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.#T1#
May Jr slips a jab from Maverick.#CL2#
May Jr moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
May Jr works on Maverick's body with a couple of short punches.
Maverick stalls.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Maverick stalling the fight.
Maverick prevents a body shot from May Jr.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr jumps guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
May Jr blocks an uppercut.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Maverick is looking to break free of the clinch but May Jr has double underhooks.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
May Jr tries to pull guard but Maverick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
May Jr jumps guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaven May Jr.
May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
May Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but May Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Kaven May Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, May Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
May Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maverick lands a shot to the body.#T3##TD2#
May Jr jumps into guard, dragging Maverick to the mat.
May Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick stopping the sweep attempt from May Jr.
Maverick wants to stand but May Jr is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
May Jr working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily.
Maverick controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
May Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maverick doesn't defend quickly enough and May Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Maverick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to May Jr on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 39
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maverick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.
Wolf tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wolf blocks it well.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Maverick misses #CL#
and Wolf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolf prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Maverick wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolf won't allow it.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Wolf. #T1#
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf lands a nice uppercut.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Wolf misses with a knee strike.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf pushes Maverick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolf cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf is working Maverick over against the cage.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards. #T3#
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike.
Wolf is working Maverick over against the cage.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Wolf tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
A short right from Wolf.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands. #BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Wolf.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Maverick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maverick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
As Maverick tries to get set, Wolf tries to push him back and clinch up but Maverick manages to avoid the attempt.
Maverick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolf moves out of range as Maverick strikes.
Maverick slips a jab from Wolf.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf jabs at Maverick's body.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Wolf lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Maverick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Wolf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a knee strike.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Maverick. #T7#
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick blocking some punches. #T8#
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Wolf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maverick up against the cage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Wolf lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf missing with knees to the body.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovi Wolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Wolf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick lands a jab.
Wolf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolf tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Maverick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Wolf does no damage. #T1#
Wolf thuds a left hand into Maverick's body.
Maverick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolf will feel that in the morning.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.
Maverick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Maverick throws a body kick that misses
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Maverick misses with a body punch. #T2#
Wolf effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf has Maverick pressed against the cage, preventing Maverick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolf leaning against his opponent.
Maverick pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Wolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action. #BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Maverick's belly button to the back.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Wolf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maverick lands with a shot to the body.
Wolf throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Maverick.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maverick finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands with a cross.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
Maverick throws a monster overhand right that drops Wolf! Maverick follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick is the new lightweight champion!
Daniel Maverick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
McDormit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maverick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDormit at a distance.
McDormit swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maverick throws a push kick but McDormit slaps the foot to one side.
McDormit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maverick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDormit throws a combination that misses
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maverick throws a leg kick
and McDormit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDormit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
McDormit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDormit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDormit misses with an uppercut
and Maverick counters with an outside leg kick.
McDormit throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDormit scores with a hook.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but McDormit manages to avoid it.#T1#
McDormit scores with a punch to the head.
Maverick scores with a jab. McDormit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDormit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by McDormit as he checks the leg kick.
Maverick slips a jab from McDormit.
McDormit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDormit.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but McDormit blocks it.
McDormit looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
A jab from McDormit misses.
McDormit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDormit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDormit scores with a sloppy right hand. Maverick should have avoided that one.
McDormit lands a head shot.
Maverick is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maverick scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDormit blocks a jab.
Maverick misses with a right hand
and McDormit counters with a straight right hand.
McDormit throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDormit throws out the jab.
Maverick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maverick lands with a kick to the temple. McDormit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDormit takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
McDormit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
McDormit swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
McDormit avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDormit lands with a good body shot.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDormit.#T3#
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
letting McDormit counter with a right hand.
Maverick moves out of range as McDormit strikes.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks McDormit off balance momentarily.
A big left from McDormit misses.
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses McDormit's front leg but catches the back leg as McDormit tries to avoid it.
McDormit slips a straight right by Maverick.
A countering left hand to the body from McDormit misses.
McDormit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDormit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDormit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maverick throws the left hand but McDormit avoids the punch easily.
Maverick moves away from the strike by McDormit.
McDormit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Maverick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
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!
McDormit slips under a jab from Maverick.
McDormit throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
McDormit scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDormit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDormit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but McDormit blocks it.
McDormit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maverick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDormit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maverick lands an overhand right.#T5#
McDormit takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDormit avoids the body shot from Maverick.
McDormit throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McDormit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDormit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
A head kick by Maverick misses
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDormit on the side of the head.
Maverick lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from McDormit misses.
Maverick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick misses with a hook to the body
and McDormit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T6#
McDormit misses with a lunging right hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick misses with a body punch
and McDormit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maverick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDormit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDormit.
McDormit misses the body punch
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick moves out of range as McDormit strikes.
McDormit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maverick scores with a sloppy right hand. McDormit should have avoided that one.
McDormit swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
McDormit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maverick works over McDormit's head and body with a nice combination.
McDormit swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range. #T7#
Maverick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDormit momentarily.
McDormit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Maverick both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
A swing and a miss from McDormit.
McDormit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDormit throws out the jab.
McDormit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick moves forwards but McDormit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDormit jabs Maverick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDormit looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
McDormit scores with a jab. Maverick acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T8#
McDormit checks a leg kick.
McDormit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDormit lands a jab to the head.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Maverick throws a leg kick but McDormit moved away.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
McDormit misses with a body shot
and Maverick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDormit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDormit lands a nice looking body shot.
McDormit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
A jab from McDormit misses.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDormit.
Maverick cracks McDormit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T9#
Maverick lands with a straight right. McDormit didn't see that one coming.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDormit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Maverick thuds his shin into the meat of McDormit's side.
McDormit lands a slapping body shot.
McDormit lands with a right hand.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but McDormit is just out of range.
Maverick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDormit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDormit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDormit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick misses with a shot to the body
and McDormit counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for McDormit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Maverick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDormit cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDormit avoids a kick to the body.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDormit manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McDormit.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
Maverick scores with a hook.
McDormit throws a low kick but Maverick moves out of range easily.
Maverick thumps McDormit with a low kick.
Maverick scores with a spinning back kick!
McDormit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDormit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDormit cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDormit.
Maverick looks to throw the jab but McDormit is out of range.
McDormit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Maverick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from McDormit.
McDormit misses with a wild body shot.
McDormit misses with a straight right.
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDormit circles away quickly and effectively.
McDormit just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McDormit throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
McDormit slips a straight right by Maverick.
McDormit throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.
Maverick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and McDormit counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from McDormit.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDormit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDormit throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDormit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from McDormit.
Maverick connects with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDormit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Maverick slips under a jab from McDormit.
Maverick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDormit counters with a stiff right hand.
McDormit lands with a hook. Maverick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from McDormit.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDormit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDormit, as that shot connected.
McDormit just misses with a punch to the body.
McDormit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
McDormit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. McDormit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maverick - that will leave a mark!
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
McDormit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.#T4#
McDormit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
McDormit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
McDormit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick delivers a nice body kick.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDormit throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick takes one to the side of the head.
McDormit throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDormit lands an overhand right.
Maverick jabs McDormit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maverick connects with a body shot that sends McDormit's belly button to the back.#T5#
Maverick throws a head kick that McDormit semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Maverick misses
and McDormit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDormit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but McDormit avoids it.
McDormit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDormit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDormit throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.
McDormit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
McDormit lands a nice looking body shot. #T6#
McDormit looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDormit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDormit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maverick.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick scores with a push kick.
Maverick throws a head kick but McDormit moves out of range.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks McDormit in the body.
McDormit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDormit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but McDormit is just out of range.
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick. #T7#
McDormit looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
McDormit misses the shot to the body.
McDormit throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
McDormit misses the body punch
and Maverick counters with a good low kick that McDormit was not able to check.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDormit's sensitive parts.
McDormit looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by McDormit. Beautiful body shot.
McDormit misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDormit throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses McDormit's front leg but catches the back leg as McDormit tries to avoid it. #T8#
Maverick avoids the body shot from McDormit.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and McDormit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDormit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDormit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDormit misses with a lunging right hand
and Maverick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maverick misses with a hook. McDormit ducked under it nicely.
Maverick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDormit throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T9#
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDormit missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDormit misses with a lunging right hand
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDormit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDormit throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick throws a head kick that McDormit semi-blocks.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maverick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDormit.
McDormit misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that second round.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McDormit falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
McDormit avoids the head kick by Maverick.
McDormit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maverick slips under a jab from McDormit.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and McDormit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maverick staying out of range there.
McDormit missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maverick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDormit. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick defending well as McDormit loads up on a big left hand.
McDormit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maverick has time to react.
McDormit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick lands a jab to the nose.
Maverick throws a jab when McDormit was well out of range.
McDormit sizes up Maverick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDormit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
McDormit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maverick has time to react.
McDormit looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDormit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
McDormit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - McDormit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDormit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks McDormit off balance momentarily.
McDormit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDormit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maverick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDormit takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
A big left from McDormit misses.
McDormit misses the jab.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
McDormit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick avoids the body shot from McDormit.
McDormit throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick lands with a cross.
McDormit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maverick defending well as McDormit loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
McDormit thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDormit takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from McDormit.
McDormit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maverick throws a chopping leg kick but McDormit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDormit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and McDormit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick moves away from the strike by McDormit.
Maverick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDormit misses with a looping right.
Maverick staying out of range there.
McDormit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
McDormit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.#T5#
McDormit tests Maverick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maverick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDormit looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and McDormit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but McDormit is just out of range.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from McDormit.
McDormit misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but McDormit slips the punch.
A punch combination from McDormit misses.
Maverick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDormit misses with a straight left. #T6#
McDormit lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses McDormit's front leg but catches the back leg as McDormit tries to avoid it.
McDormit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from McDormit.
As McDormit looks to move away, Maverick throws a big counter combo but McDormit just gets out of the way.
Maverick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick throws a head kick but McDormit moves out of range.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and McDormit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
McDormit misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Maverick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick connects with a high kick.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there. #T7#
McDormit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maverick.
McDormit throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick lands a really nice looking cross but McDormit seems unphased.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDormit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Maverick.
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but McDormit avoids it.
A lazy left from McDormit finds it's target.
McDormit lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from McDormit misses.
McDormit swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T8#
McDormit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDormit moves away.
McDormit swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
McDormit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Maverick finds it's target.
Chase McDormit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDormit moves out of range of the strikes.
Maverick connects with a body shot that sends McDormit's belly button to the back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maverick - that will leave a mark!
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
McDormit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDormit throws out the jab. #T9#
McDormit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maverick.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from McDormit.
McDormit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As McDormit backs away, Maverick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maverick moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDormit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maverick quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McDormit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDormit throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniel Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maverick thumps McDormit with a low kick.
McDormit misses with a left hand
and Maverick counters with a body kick.
Maverick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDormit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase McDormit.
Well Maverick 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Maverick!
A very excited looking Daniel Maverick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Chase McDormit was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I drank too much before the fight... I need a beer.'.

Event: HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Maverick avoids a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa scores with a nice strike.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
A cross from Akutagawa lands.
Daniel Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa tries to land a leg kick but Maverick saw it coming and moves away.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Maverick misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a big head kick but Maverick shrugs it off.
Maverick staying out of range there.#T1#
Akutagawa blocks a leg kick.
Maverick misses with a leg kick
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akutagawa. That one must have hurt.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akutagawa throws out the jab.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Maverick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akutagawa can pounce on him.
Akutagawa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akutagawa. #T2#
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and Akutagawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Maverick dips to his left and cracks Akutagawa with an uppercut!
Maverick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akutagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akutagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akutagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a solid leg kick but Maverick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akutagawa.
A leg kick checked by Akutagawa.#T3#
Akutagawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akutagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa lands a body shot.
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Maverick misses with a hook.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maverick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Akutagawa blocks the low kick.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Akutagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akutagawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akutagawa cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Maverick misses with a hook. Akutagawa ducked under it nicely.
Maverick misses with a shot to the body
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akutagawa blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Akutagawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Akutagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akutagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa scores with a leg kick.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryu Akutagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akutagawa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akutagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maverick.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akutagawa, as that shot connected.
Maverick looks to land a body kick but Akutagawa moved away.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the body kick from Maverick.
Maverick lands a lovely overhand right.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akutagawa's sensitive parts.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick scores with a sloppy right hand. Akutagawa should have avoided that one.
Maverick misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Maverick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Akutagawa tries to land a body kick
and Maverick counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akutagawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maverick misses with a body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick misses with a straight right. #T3#
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Maverick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maverick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa with a hook.
Akutagawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Maverick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Maverick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa feints and then cracks Maverick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maverick down.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Akutagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick lands with a hook. Akutagawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akutagawa. That did some damage!
Akutagawa throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Maverick slips a jab from Akutagawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akutagawa misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
Maverick throws a push kick but Akutagawa slaps the foot to one side.
Akutagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maverick misses with a leg kick
and Akutagawa counters with a leg kick.
Maverick scores with a spinning back kick!
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maverick.
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a head kick.
Maverick misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.#T1#
Akutagawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akutagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maverick misses with a body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a thumping low kick.
Maverick throws a body punch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Maverick throws a leg kick
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akutagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maverick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Akutagawa misses with the body kick
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
Maverick misses with a hook to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Maverick slips a straight right by Akutagawa.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Akutagawa in the body.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but Akutagawa slips the punch.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Akutagawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maverick throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick swinging wildly here. #T3#
Maverick throws a right hand that Akutagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Akutagawa also avoids with ease.
Akutagawa scores with a push kick.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akutagawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Akutagawa tenderised Maverick's leg. Maverick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maverick scores with a body shot.
Akutagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick throws a body punch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.#T4#
Maverick defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Akutagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Akutagawa coming out on top.
Akutagawa lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a leg kick but Akutagawa moved away.
Maverick blocks a head kick by Akutagawa.
Maverick works Akutagawa's body with a nice hook.
Maverick throws a lazy body kick
and Akutagawa counters with a left to the body.
Ryu Akutagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Akutagawa off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Maverick.
Well Akutagawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jambalaya Jones has been cut.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Maverick.
Maverick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maverick checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Maverick moves his leg out of the way.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Maverick.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T1#
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maverick lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a low kick but Maverick moves out of range easily.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jambalaya Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick scores with a jab to the body.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.#T2#
Maverick lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Maverick connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Maverick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Maverick.
Maverick with a jab.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Maverick's shoulder, as Maverick tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Maverick scores with a three punch combo!
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones takes one on the button.
Maverick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Maverick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maverick walks into a left hand. #T4#
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maverick is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maverick thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maverick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maverick lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Maverick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jambalaya Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick scores with a shot to the body.
Maverick checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Maverick throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Jones swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maverick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maverick!
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maverick duly obliges. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Maverick cracks Jones with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jones tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Maverick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jones is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
After the fight, Daniel Maverick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Maverick scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Yamasaki moves out of range easily.
Yamasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Yamasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Yamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maverick looks to land a body kick but Yamasaki moved away.#TD#
Yamasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maverick has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yamasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura here.
Maverick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Maverick is defending well.
Yamasaki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#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.
Maverick trying to control here. #SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maverick has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yamasaki 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.
Maverick is trying to maintain the position but Yamasaki is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Yamasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Maverick is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamasaki.
Maverick is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maverick avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamasaki winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maverick sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Maverick is trying to control but can't.
Yamasaki wants to take a breather but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick won't allow Yamasaki to pass to mount. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maverick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamasaki. #SUB#
Yamasaki is working for a kimura but Maverick is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yamasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Yamasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maverick moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Maverick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Maverick. #TD#
Yamasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maverick!#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamasaki cracks Maverick with a big right hand but Maverick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maverick, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Yamasaki tries to advance to mount but Maverick denies him.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Maverick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Yamasaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maverick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yamasaki but great work by Maverick.#T2#
Yamasaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yamasaki gets back to full guard.
Maverick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamasaki is proving hard to escape from.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Yamasaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maverick is defending well. Yamasaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maverick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yamasaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
A determined Katsu Yamasaki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
Wallace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Maverick counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Maverick.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maverick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaverick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Wallace takes one on the button.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Maverick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick drops Wallace with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wallace! Maverick dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Tou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Tou's body.
Nice body kick there by Maverick.#TD#
Tou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Maverick tries to bench press Tou off him but Tou keeps the position.
Tou throws a strike aimed at the side of Maverick's head but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maverick is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Maverick keeps trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Tou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tou is staying tight to Maverick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tou trying to control the action but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tou looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing that Tou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Tou misses with a head shot.
Tou avoids the attempt from Maverick to control.#SUB#
Tou is working for a guillotine from mount but Maverick frees his head quite easily.
Maverick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maverick looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Tou working for a submission but Maverick is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Maverick is trying desperately to improve position.
Tou thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Tou working for a submission but Maverick is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tou working for a guillotine from mount but Maverick is in no mood to give up.
Tou punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tou throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maverick because Tou loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick is desperately trying to improve his position but Tou has a good base and remains in mount.
Maverick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Tou looking to ground and pound but Maverick is blocking nicely.
Tou with a couple of short strikes.
Tou lands a nice shot to the head.
Tou connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Tou working for a submission but Maverick is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick working to try and regain half guard.
Tou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maverick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maverick is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xigua Tou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maverick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tou doesn't seem bothered though.
Maverick lands with an overhand left.
Daniel Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tou shoots in for a double leg but Maverick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Maverick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maverick.
Maverick connects with a jab.
Crunch! Maverick slams his shin into Tou's torso.
Tou shoots in and drives through. Maverick sprawls well.#CL#
Tou rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Maverick as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tou or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maverick scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Maverick. #T1##BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Tou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tou dives in for a single leg takedown but Maverick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tou blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
Maverick throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tou circles away quickly and effectively.
Maverick cracks a nice hook into Tou's ribs.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tou goes for a double leg but Maverick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maverick continues to drive forward.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick lands a left hand.
Maverick presses Tou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tou effectively controlling the action here.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick lands a nice uppercut.
Maverick stops a takedown attempt from Tou. #T3#
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Tou has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maverick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Xigua Tou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maverick really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Tou's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Maverick is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tou off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Maverick fending off the submission attempt from Tou. #ES2#
Maverick is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tou shoots in but Maverick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maverick but Maverick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maverick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tou.
Maverick throws a head kick that Tou semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Maverick both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Tou is rocked!
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maverick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Tou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tou tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Maverick counters with a big right hand! Oh Tou is in trouble here! Maverick follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Uzun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun misses with a wild combination.
Uzun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uzun doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzun.
Uzun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
The fighters circling - Uzun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzun catches Maverick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uzun misses with a shot to the body
and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Maverick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Uzun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Some wild striking there from Uzun. #T1#
Uzun throws a right hand that misses
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Uzun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Uzun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzun.
Uzun cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uzun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uzun misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Uzun's body.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Uzun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uzun's sensitive parts.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Uzun stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uzun misses with the combination.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Uzun didn't see that one coming.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzun. That did some damage!
Uzun misses with a body shot.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Uzun.
Uzun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uzun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maverick cracks Uzun with a good jab.#ROC2#Uzun is rocked!
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Uzun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
A swing and a miss from Uzun.
Maverick throws a counter combo.
Uzun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uzun seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzun throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzun. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick punishes Uzun's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzun is breathing heavily.
Maverick lands a jab to Uzun's midsection.
Uzun falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maverick. Beautiful body shot.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Uzun off balance momentarily.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzun rather than just go for the knockout.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uzun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
Maverick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Uzun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Maverick.
Uzun misses with an uppercut
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
Maverick pushes Uzun away with a front kick.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Uzun swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Uzun down.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uzun scrambles back to his feet.
Deniz Uzun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maverick lands an overhand right.
Uzun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Uzun right on the button. Uzun goes down! Maverick follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maverick gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Maverick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger .
Maverick throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger 's knee but Dillinger avoids it well.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger .
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Dillinger lunges at Maverick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maverick's hand.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Dillinger with a nice cross.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maverick throws out the jab.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Maverick is predictable there
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger .
Maverick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dillinger with a body shot.
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!
Maverick slips a jab from Dillinger .
Dillinger backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maverick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick lands a jab to the head.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Dillinger didn't see that one coming.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Maverick.
Maverick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dillinger does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dillinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice combination there by Dillinger .
Nice uppercut lands for Maverick. That snapped Dillinger 's head back.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.#T2#
Maverick works over Dillinger 's head and body with a nice combination.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick looks to throw a body kick
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger .
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Dillinger walks into a stiff left hand from Maverick.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Maverick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maverick scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Dillinger misses.
Maverick lands a two punch combo.
Maverick throws a push kick but Dillinger slaps the foot to one side.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger .
Dillinger throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Dillinger there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Maverick - just one landing.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Maverick misses with a head kick. #T4#
Maverick throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger with a hook.
Maverick throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillinger avoids a kick to the body.
Dillinger throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Maverick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dillinger .
Adam Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillinger is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crunch! Maverick slams his shin into Dillinger 's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Maverick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maverick cracks Dillinger with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger . Those never looked like landing.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Dillinger .
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dillinger blocks it well.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dillinger . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Maverick misses its intended target.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maverick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dillinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dillinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maverick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger .
Dillinger backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger throws a combination that misses
and Maverick counters with a low kick, right behind Dillinger 's knee.
Dillinger scores with a one two! Maverick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick blocks a jab.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maverick moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maverick thuds his right hand into Dillinger 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Maverick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Maverick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maverick connects with a high kick.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses Dillinger 's front leg but catches the back leg as Dillinger tries to avoid it.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger . Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dillinger blocks it well.#T3#
Maverick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillinger in his tracks.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick misses with a hook.
Maverick connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Maverick lands with a kick to the temple. Dillinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dillinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger checks the leg kick.
Dillinger throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger .
Dillinger blocks the body kick.
Dillinger slips a jab from Maverick.
Dillinger scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger cracks Maverick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maverick thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
A jab from Maverick finds it's way through Dillinger 's defenses.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger .
Maverick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick slips a jab from Dillinger .
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger .
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Dillinger misses with a straight right. #T1#
Dillinger slips a jab from Maverick.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maverick misses with a hook
and Dillinger counters with a three punch combo that has Maverick backing up. Maverick nods at Dillinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Maverick lands with a kick to the temple. Dillinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger .
Maverick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger . Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Maverick looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Maverick lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillinger 's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillinger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maverick lands a nice shot that snaps Dillinger 's head back.
Dillinger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillinger throws a hook but Maverick avoids it easily.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
A big left from Maverick misses.
Dillinger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Maverick.
Maverick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
Dillinger checks a low kick from Maverick.#T3#
Dillinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maverick with a jab.
Dillinger takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Maverick. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maverick! But no joy.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick slips a jab from Dillinger .
Maverick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Dillinger throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger 's knee momentarily.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dillinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillinger in his tracks.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick throws a low kick but Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Maverick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Daniel Maverick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillinger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger misses with a two punch combination.
Adam Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger drops his hands momentarily and Maverick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maverick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maverick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Ali misses.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
I was talking to Maverick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maverick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Ali down. #CL2#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maverick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Ali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Ali to the canvas! Maverick follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 8
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Monkee moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkee.
Monkee throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
A shot in the inside from Monkee.
Monkee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Monkee.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Monkee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick working aggressively here.
I was talking to Maverick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkee throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Monkee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monkee lands with a right to the head.
Monkee blocking some punches.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Monkee gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Monkee lands with a left to the head.
Monkee blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Monkee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkee blocking some punches.
Monkee lands a nice uppercut.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkee controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkee.
Monkee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Monkee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Monkee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tries a body shot but Monkee blocks it.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkee.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Monkee lands a body shot.
Monkee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Monkee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkee lands with a short shot to the head.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Monkee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monkee lands with a right to the head.
Monkee misses with some punches.
Maverick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Monkee avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Monkee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick looking to stall.
Monkee scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Monkee controls the action.
Monkee blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Monkee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Monkee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Monkee controls the action.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkee.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Monkee controls the action.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Monkee.
A short right from Monkee.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkee's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
A short right from Monkee on the inside.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Monkee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Monkee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards. #ROC2#Maverick is rocked!
Monkee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Monkee on the inside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Monkee has eaten all the pies!
A body shot lands from Monkee.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Monkee gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkee lands with a left to the head.
Monkee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jo Monkee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkee.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
Monkee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Monkee - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Monkee.
Monkee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
Monkee has Maverick pressed against the cage, preventing Maverick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monkee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maverick! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Monkee is unloading with more strikes now! Maverick drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo Monkee!
Jo Monkee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 6
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1#
Mischevko fails with the takedown.
Maverick is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Mischevko moves into the clinch.
Maverick wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Mischevko blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick is looking to control Mischevko's arms but Mischevko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Mischevko controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mischevko blocks an uppercut.
Maverick gets underhooks to prevent Mischevko's takedown attempt.
Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Mischevko gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Mischevko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Mischevko.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mischevko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maverick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mischevko's efforts to push away.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mischevko looking for a takedown.
Mischevko taking a breather.
Mischevko blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Mischevko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maverick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mischevko lands with a left to the head.
Mischevko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maverick avoids it.
Mischevko tries a knee to the head but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maverick misses with a body punch. #T2#
Mischevko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maverick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Mischevko controls the action.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Mischevko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mischevko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maverick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maverick stalling in the clinch but Mischevko improves position.
Mischevko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maverick.
Mischevko can't break the clinch.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mischevko is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mischevko as Maverick tries to tie him up. #T3#
Maverick trying to stall but Mischevko improves his position.
Mischevko looking for a takedown.
Mischevko can't break the clinch.
Mischevko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mischevko.
Maverick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maverick wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Mischevko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mischevko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maverick prevents it.
Mischevko looks winded!#T4#
Mischevko lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Mischevko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Mischevko tries to circle away but Maverick has him pinned against the cage.
Maverick is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Mischevko scores with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mischevko misses with a knee to the head.
Maverick stalling in the clinch but Mischevko improves position.
Mischevko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maverick wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nico Mischevko 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#
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mischevko goes for a double leg but Maverick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maverick continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Mischevko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mischevko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maverick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick tries a body shot but Mischevko blocks it.
Mischevko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mischevko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mischevko wants to take the fight to the mat but Maverick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mischevko can do to turn this around?
Maverick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mischevko's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mischevko tries to land a knee to the head but Maverick blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Mischevko decides to pull guard.
Mischevko wants to stand but Maverick is controlling the position. #ES2#
Mischevko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maverick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Mischevko controls the action.
Maverick prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Mischevko.
Mischevko is breathing heavily.
Mischevko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mischevko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mischevko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mischevko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maverick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mischevko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Mischevko tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maverick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mischevko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maverick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maverick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maverick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick lands with a slapping head kick.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Mischevko in the body.
A shot to the liver by Maverick. Beautiful body shot.
Maverick tests Mischevko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mischevko is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mischevko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Nico Mischevko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maverick thumps Mischevko with a low kick.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mischevko was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
Maverick thuds his shin into the meat of Mischevko's side.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
Mischevko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mischevko. That did some damage!
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mischevko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Nico Mischevko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maverick cracks Mischevko with an open hand slap.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maverick looks to land a right hand but Mischevko moved out of range.
Maverick throws a one two combo.
Maverick works Mischevko's body with a nice hook.
Mischevko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Mischevko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Mischevko moved out of range nicely.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maverick lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Maverick.
Mischevko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maverick as he avoids it easily.
Mischevko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maverick scores with the left hand. Mischevko knows he should have avoided that one.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mischevko.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Mischevko avoids them all with ease.
Maverick throws a shot from downtown. Mischevko moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mischevko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maverick counters with a head kick.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Mischevko.
Mischevko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mischevko's head.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mischevko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Mischevko tumbling to the mat! Maverick takes a step backwards and waves Mischevko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mischevko is rocked!#T1#
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mischevko is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Mischevko with that takedown attempt.
Maverick punishes Mischevko's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maverick knocks Mischevko out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
Maverick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Grimm avoids them all with ease.
Maverick takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick moves forwards but Grimm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Maverick lands with a kick to the temple. Grimm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimm is defended easily by Maverick.
Grimm looks winded!#T1#
Maverick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Grimm stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Grimm fails with the takedown
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Grimm down.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Grimm shrugs it off though.
Maverick throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Maverick.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimm under the eye.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Grimm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maverick delivers a nice body kick.
Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grimm is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick.
Maverick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimm's head.
Nice uppercut there from Maverick.
Maverick with a jab.
Maverick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maverick lands a right hook to the body.
Grimm takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Maverick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maverick, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Maverick connects with a leg kick.
Maverick lands with a slapping head kick.
Maverick throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Maverick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm is looking to clinch.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maverick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maverick duly obliges.
Maverick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grimm.#T4#
Grimm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimm moves forwards but Maverick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maverick is looking to slow Grimm down with leg kicks.
Grimm looks for a takedown but Maverick sprawls well.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Grimm.
Grimm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Maverick.
A head kick from Maverick lands but Grimm takes it in his stride.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Maverick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maverick thumps Grimm with a low kick.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimm can do to turn this around?
Maverick throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Grimm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Maverick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick lands a jab.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Maverick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Grimm has managed to clinch.
Grimm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimm pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimm is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Grimm drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage. #BC2#
Grimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick lands a nice shot that snaps Grimm's head back.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Grimm moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimm as Maverick tries to tie him up.
Grimm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Grimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Grimm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maverick was covering up waiting for the punch and Grimm finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Grimm is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Maverick is working an open guard so Grimm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grimm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grimm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Grimm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maverick.
Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maverick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Grimm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Maverick thows a body kick. Grimm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grimm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimm slips a jab and a cross from Maverick.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maverick lands with a kick to the temple. Grimm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grimm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maverick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimm on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maverick.
Grimm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimm takes a step back to recover.
Grimm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Grimm misses with a combination
and Maverick counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimm in his tracks.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that second round.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Grimm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maverick is looking to control Grimm's arms but Grimm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Maverick is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Charles Grimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maverick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimm takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage!
Grimm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maverick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maverick lands a high kick!
Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Grimm wants to counter with a clinch but Maverick pushes him away.
Grimm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Grimm's ribs.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grimm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Grimm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Maverick lands but Grimm takes it in his stride.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Grimm throws a counter combo.
Grimm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm.
Grimm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maverick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Maverick with a jab.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maverick scores with a head kick. Grimm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maverick lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Grimm moves into the clinch successfully.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimm's elbow. #BC#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick connects with a crisp jab.
Maverick scores with a kick to the body.
Maverick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Maverick throws a series of punches but Grimm moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimm! But no joy.
Grimm avoids the body shot from Maverick.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maverick!
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maverick cracks Grimm with a good jab.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Grimm stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimm under the eye.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimm closes the distance and clinches up with Maverick, looking for a takedown. Grimm pushes Maverick against the cage but Maverick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Maverick both land. Nice combination.
Charles Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Grimm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maverick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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