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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Maeda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maeda's elbow.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maeda misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maeda if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maeda, right into the meat.
Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SiTech MMA Academy ($50/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maeda moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
A big right from Maeda misses.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Maeda shrugs it off though. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen sizes up Maeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Maeda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokinen looking to control.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Jokinen 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.#T3##SUB#
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jokinen working for submissions but it's allowed Maeda to get to half guard.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Maeda tries to escape but Jokinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a choke but Maeda is defending well. #T4#
Maeda trying to control the hands but Jokinen won't let him.
Maeda staying busy and making it hard for Jokinen to control.
Jokinen gets his hands free as Maeda looks to control.
Even with his hooks in, Jokinen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Maeda wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Orpo Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maeda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.
Maeda moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Maeda with an uppercut!
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
The fighters circling - Maeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Maeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen punishes Maeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Maeda moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maeda walks into a jab.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there #TD2#
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jokinen won't be happy with that.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Maeda lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Maeda landing a few strikes.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jokinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda throws a strike aimed at the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen avoids it well.#T2#
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Maeda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Maeda moves his leg out of the way.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by Maeda. Maeda maintains the clinch.
Maeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maeda managing to block the knees to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Maeda improves position.
Jokinen gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Maeda avoids the damage to the body.
Maeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maeda.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Maeda tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Maeda misses its intended target.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
Maeda 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 throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda moves out of range easily.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Maeda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Maeda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jokinen.#T1#
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Maeda throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Maeda wants to clinch.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch lands to the side of Maeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Maeda needs to keep his hands up - Jokinen had a free shot at his head there.
Jokinen cracks Maeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maeda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maeda enables Jokinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!#SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitsuyo Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orpo Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maeda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Maeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orpo Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Maeda's ribs.#T4#
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Maeda has managed to clinch.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
#BC#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Jokinen. #TD#
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maeda's half guard.#SUB#
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jokinen is pressing down on Maeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maeda is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orpo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Orpo Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Maeda instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stoyachnikov.
Maeda tries to throw a body punch but Stoyachnikov avoids it by throwing Maeda back against the cage.
Maeda pushes Stoyachnikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoyachnikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maeda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoyachnikov is able to avoid easily.
Stoyachnikov is looking to counter punch.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stoyachnikov's waist but Stoyachnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Stoyachnikov tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Maeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stoyachnikov is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Stoyachnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.#T1#
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoyachnikov is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Stoyachnikov rushes Maeda and presses him up against the cage.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoyachnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoyachnikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoyachnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maeda as the two fighters clinch.
Maeda scores with a hook to the body.
Stoyachnikov is working for takedown but Maeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoyak Stoyachnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maeda wants a takedown.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoyachnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Maeda lands a right hand.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Stoyachnikov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoyachnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Maeda controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stoyachnikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoyachnikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoyachnikov tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoyachnikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoyachnikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maeda after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Maeda has hold of one of Stoyachnikov's legs. Stoyachnikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Maeda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Stoyachnikov pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Stoyachnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoyachnikov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Maeda scores with a hook to the body. Stoyachnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoyachnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Stoyachnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Maeda.
Stoyachnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maeda.
Stoyachnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoyachnikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Maeda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoyachnikov.#TD2#
Maeda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Stoyachnikov is defending well.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Maeda there. #T4#
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Stoyachnikov defending well.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoyachnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stoyachnikov pushes Maeda off looking to stand but Maeda dives back in and keeps control.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Stoyachnikov dodges it nicely.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
Maeda controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoyachnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Maeda clinches.
Stoyachnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda tries a body shot but Stoyachnikov blocks it.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stoyachnikov on the inside.
Maeda misses with the head strike.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoyachnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maeda is pressed up against the cage. Stoyachnikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maeda down to the mat. Maeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoyachnikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Stoyachnikov defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoyachnikov wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Maeda is keen to just control but Stoyachnikov is a slippery customer.
Maeda trying to mount his opponent but Stoyachnikov defends it.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.
Maeda stops Stoyachnikov from getting back to his feet.
Stoyachnikov is looking to get back to is feet but Maeda passes into side control.
Maeda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
Stoyachnikov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maeda is controlling him well.#ES#
Stoyachnikov throws Maeda to one side and escapes!
Stoyachnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2##CL#
Maeda gets tackled into the cage by Stoyachnikov. Stoyachnikov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Maeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoyachnikov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maeda.
Maeda grinds an elbow into Stoyachnikov's temple.
Maeda grinds an elbow into Stoyachnikov's temple.
Stoyachnikov defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda wants to control but Stoyachnikov is keeping him busy.
Maeda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stoyachnikov prevents Maeda from moving into mount. #T3#
Maeda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maeda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maeda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stoyachnikov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!
Maeda landing shots from mount.
Stoyachnikov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4#
BOOM! Maeda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!
Maeda is trying to control here but Stoyachnikov has managed to regain half guard.
Maeda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stoyachnikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stoyachnikov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Maeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stoyachnikov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maeda darts in and clinches Stoyachnikov up against the cage.
Maeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stoyachnikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maeda throws a jab when Stoyachnikov was well out of range.#CL#
Stoyachnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoyachnikov controls his hands.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maeda lands a body shot.
Maeda blocks an uppercut.
Stoyachnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Stoyachnikov tightens his grip and picks Maeda up, before dumping him to the ground. Maeda manages to land in guard.
Maeda seems keen to control Stoyachnikov's posture.
Stoyachnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stoyachnikov's guard. #REVB##T1#
Maeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maeda trying to control but Stoyachnikov is working from the bottom.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda prevents Stoyachnikov from getting back to his feet.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Stoyachnikov wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Mitsuyo Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maeda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoyachnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoyachnikov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoyachnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stoyachnikov counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Stoyachnikov darts in and clinches Maeda up against the cage.
Maeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoyachnikov blocking some punches.
Maeda tries a body shot but Stoyachnikov blocks it.
Maeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoyachnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoyachnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maeda fails to land.
Stoyachnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Maeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoyak Stoyachnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Maeda scores with a shot to the side of Stoyachnikov's head.
Maeda prevents a body shot from Stoyachnikov.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Stoyachnikov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Stoyachnikov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Maeda is trying to trip Stoyachnikov. He has hold of a leg but Stoyachnikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maeda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoyachnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoyachnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoyachnikov tries to get out of the position.
Stoyachnikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Maeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stoyachnikov is trying to escape the position but Maeda is controlling the position.
Stoyachnikov tries to escape but Maeda is in control.
Stoyak Stoyachnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoyachnikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Maeda dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maeda 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
A victorious Mitsuyo Maeda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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