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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Ballinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Ballinger throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Ballinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ballinger connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Maria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
It looked like Maria wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maria thows a body kick. Ballinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maria blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Maria slips under a jab.#T1#
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maria on the side of the head.
Maria throws a head kick but Ballinger moves out of range.
Maria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Ballinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maria momentarily.
Ballinger misses with a two punch combination.
Ballinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballinger.
Maria throws a looping overhand right but Ballinger ducks down to avoid it.
Ballinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maria misses with a left hand
and Ballinger counters with a three punch combo that has Maria backing up. Maria nods at Ballinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Ballinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ballinger really felt that one!
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ballinger looks winded!
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballinger looks to land a combination but Maria avoids it well. #T2#
Ballinger connects with a high kick.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
Maria throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ballinger avoids it.
Maria lands a nice looking body kick.
Maria lands a glancing blow to the side of Ballinger's head.
Maria pushes Ballinger away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Ballinger misses with a combination
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger is looking to chop away at Maria's legs.
A jab lands there for Maria.
Ballinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maria scores with a jab to the head.
Maria scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Maria blocks a low kick nicely.
Ballinger misses with a body punch
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD#
Maria lands a big head kick that sends Ballinger tumbling to the mat! Maria takes a step backwards and waves Ballinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ballinger is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Holden Ballinger has been cut.
Ballinger looks to land a body kick but Maria moved away.
Ballinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Maria finish him?
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maria!
Maria feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ballingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maria throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ballinger crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joaquim Maria!
During a confident post fight interview, Joaquim Maria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Holden Ballinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 11 Pain Train
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maria's calf.#CL2#
Grundy gets a clinch. #BC2#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grundy scrambles back to his feet.
Maria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grundy. Grundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Grundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grundy tries to clinch but Maria is having none of it. #CL2#
Grundy clinches up with Maria and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maria is trying to break free.
Maria taking a breather. #BC#
Maria manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Maria blocking some punches.
Grundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grundy's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grundy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy prevents Maria from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Grundy lands a really nice looking cross but Maria seems unphased.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Maria is trying to break the clinch but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Grundy is trying to push Maria away but Maria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maria is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Maria into the cage.#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC2#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Maria blocks the low kick.
Grundy tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Maria throws the kick towards the body but Grundy avoids it.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Maria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
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!
Maria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maria lands a jab to the nose.
Grundy misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range.#T3##CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Grundy tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Maria's belly button to the back.
Grundy scores with a head kick. Maria tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundy moves in looking to clinch but Maria pushes him off.
Maria lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy misses with a few strikes there.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maria throws a right and a left that Grundy avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick.
Maria throws a push kick but Grundy slaps the foot to one side.
Grundy walks into a left hand.
Grundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grundy slips a jab from Maria.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Grundy misses.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maria's calf.
Grundy takes one on the button.
Maria takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grundy scrambles back to his feet.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maria is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
That's time! Maria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maria walks into a left hand.
Maria blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy throws out a loose jab but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy throws a one two combo.
Grundy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria misses with a body kick. #T1#
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maria avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grundy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Maria is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maria keeps the fight on the outside.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grundy tries to clinch up but Maria circles away and keeps his distance.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Brodie Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maria.
A countering left hand to the body from Grundy misses.
Maria throws a jab but it's blocked by Grundy.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Grundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
Grundy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria slips a jab from Grundy.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maria tries to break the clinch but Grundy is controlling the position.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maria is trying to force a seperation but Grundy has the dominant position.
Grundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC2#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maria swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundy.
Grundy throws a low kick but Maria moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
Grundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria wants to get back to striking at distance but Grundy won't allow it.
Grundy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grundy tries to work over Maria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Maria.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and presses him up against the cage.
Maria blocking some punches.
Grundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grundy has Maria pressed against the cage, preventing Maria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maria is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maria trying to control the position but instead, Grundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maria into the cage.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maria blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Grundy scores with a punch to the head.
Grundy cracks Maria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grundy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
Maria throws an off balance right hand
and Grundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.
Maria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy cracks Maria with a good jab.
Grundy throws a one two combo.
#T1##CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and presses him up against the cage.
Grundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy is trying to break the clinch but Maria is controlling him.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria blocks a leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Grundy catches Maria right on the button with a cross.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grundy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Grundy lands but Maria takes it in his stride.
Grundy scores with a nice body kick.
Grundy throws a solid leg kick but Maria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grundy.
Maria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grundy's head.
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grundy avoids the head kick by Maria.
Grundy connects with a right hand. Maria shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy delivers a nice body kick.
Grundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria drops his hands momentarily and Grundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Maria throws a counter high kick but Grundy was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Grundy has Maria up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Maria throws a wild body kick that Grundy sees coming a mile off.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy lands with a cross.
Grundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grundy throws a leg kick which misses Maria's front leg but catches the back leg as Maria tries to avoid it.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grundy is looking to chop away at Maria's legs.
Maria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grundy! But no joy.
Grundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Maria misses with a kick to the body
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Grundy tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Grundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maria.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maria paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
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!#BC#
Maria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grundy.
Grundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grundy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Grundy lands a leg kick that knocks Maria off balance momentarily.
Grundy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maria's hands.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Grundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grundy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
In his post fight interview, Brodie Grundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynn cracks Maria with an open hand slap.
Lynn tries for a takedown but Maria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynn connects with the punch.
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maria moves away from the strike by Lynn.
Maria avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Maria scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maria keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria looks for the body kick but Lynn saw that one coming.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Maria lands a jab to the head.
Kieko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maria walks into a left hand.
Lynn slips under a jab.
Lynn throws a low kick but Maria moves out of range easily.
Lynn throws a head kick that half lands.
Maria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maria.
Lynn is looking to slow Maria down with leg kicks.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and Maria counters with a solid body kick.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Maria shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieko Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lynn shoots in and gets a takedown into Maria's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Maria keeps moving. #T2#
Lynn is looking to advance position but Maria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Maria controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynn is looking to improve his position but Maria isn't that keen on the idea.
Maria controlling his opponent.
Lynn regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Lynn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Maria escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Maria!
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.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn wants to control but Maria postures up.
Lynn tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn struggling a bit here.#T4#
Lynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maria moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lynn tries to buck Maria off but Maria is having none of it.
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynn is looking to wear down Maria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Maria.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Maria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maria! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquim Maria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maria jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maria pinned against the cage. Maria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maria scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Kieko Lynn's cut is getting worse.
Lynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Maria tries to sprawl out of it but Lynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maria throws a wild body kick that Lynn sees coming a mile off.
Lynn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maria feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Maria shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieko Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Maria checks a low kick from Lynn.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
Lynn keeps Maria at a distance using the push kick.
Maria 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.
Maria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maria slips under a jab from Lynn.
Maria bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
Lynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lynn.
Maria avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Lynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Maria steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Maria.#CUT2#
Kieko Lynn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn misses with a jab to the body
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maria to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Lynn is rocked!
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lynn if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Lynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Maria uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lynn tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maria is absolutely delighted - when Lynn wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joaquim Maria!
An out of breath Joaquim Maria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFC 40: Wong vs Yakovlev
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Hoyce throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Maria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoyce moves out of range of the body kick.
Maria bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyce.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoyce appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoyce looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range.
Maria throws a head kick but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce throwing a counter right hand but Maria manages to avoid it.
Hoyce misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce connects with a looping right hand.
Maria is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hoyce Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Maria is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GFC 33: Svensson vs Bailey 2
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Maria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eberhard will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Eberhard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eberhard stalling away here and it's allowed Maria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maria keeping full guard, as Eberhard tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberhard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberhard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eberhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Eberhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eberhard controlling from the top position.
Maria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eberhard looking to sit in guard and control but Maria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maria looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maria looking to sit in guard and control but Eberhard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Maria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eberhard connects with a couple of short punches.
Maria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maria seems keen to control Eberhard's posture.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberhard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eberhard tries to free his leg and advance position but Maria is retaining full guard.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberhard trying to control but Maria is working from the bottom.
Maria wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Maria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Maria has momentary wrist control but Eberhard slips an elbow through the middle.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Maria keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eberhard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maria throws a lazy head kick
and Eberhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Eberhard digs a good body shot into Maria's ribs.#TD2#
Eberhard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maria napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eberhard misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks Eberhard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eberhard prefers to stall for the moment though.
The strikes coming from Eberhard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maria takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maria is not content to let Eberhard control the position.
Eberhard misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eberhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maria keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eberhard throwing strikes but Maria manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maria slaps away a takedown attempt from Eberhard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eberhard throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eberhard misses with a left hand
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
Eberhard lands a lovely overhand right.
Eberhard shoots in but Maria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maria stuffs the takedown.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Eberhard.
Maria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eberhard in his tracks.
Elias Eberhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maria blocks a jab.#T1#
Maria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eberhard circles away quickly and effectively.
Eberhard lands with a nice body punch.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Eberhard throws out a counter right but Maria avoids it with no problem.
Eberhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Eberhard throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maria misses the target.
Maria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maria throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Eberhard gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eberhard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Eberhard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eberhard misses with a head shot. Maria uses the momentum to regain guard.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard throws a strike but Maria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Eberhard keeping moving, preventing Maria from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eberhard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Maria keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Maria is trying to control the position but Eberhard postures up.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberhard throws a big elbow that misses.
Eberhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Maria keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Maria looking for a sweep. Not yet Maria, not yet. #T4#
Eberhard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eberhard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eberhard looking to sit in guard and control but Maria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Eberhard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eberhard pulls Maria in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eberhard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Eberhard with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elias Eberhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Eberhard lands the left hand.
Eberhard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maria is looking to land body kicks.
Maria with a nice cross.
Maria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eberhard will feel that in the morning.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Eberhard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eberhard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard distracts Maria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maria is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Eberhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Eberhard, not yet. #T1#
Eberhard keeps trying to improve his position.
Eberhard wants to improve his position but instead Maria has moved into half guard.
Maria controlling the pace.
Eberhard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eberhard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maria stopping the sweep attempt from Eberhard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eberhard working a defensive guard here.
Maria trying to control but Eberhard is working from the bottom.
Eberhard working a defensive guard here.
Eberhard has a closed guard, preventing Maria from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eberhard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maria thuds his shin into the meat of Eberhard's side.#T3#
Eberhard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eberhard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eberhard misses with a left hand
and Maria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Eberhard.
Eberhard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eberhard throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maria looks for the body kick but Eberhard saw that one coming.
Eberhard feints the counter takedown.
Maria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eberhard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eberhard avoids the head kick by Maria.
And Eberhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Maria pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Eberhard digs a good hook to Maria's body.
Maria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria connects with a looping right hand.
Maria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eberhard momentarily.
Eberhard just misses with a punch to the body.
Maria throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eberhard avoids it.
Maria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eberhard will feel that in the morning.
Maria is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Maria gets caught napping as Eberhard dives in and scores a takedown. Maria manages to retain guard.
Eberhard trying to control but Maria is working from the bottom.
Elias Eberhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eberhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Maria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eberhard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elias Eberhard!
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Event:
Ascension 356
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Maria, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Maria against the cage but Maria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Maria is avoiding it.
Maria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maria 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.
Maria looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Maria stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Both fighters circling a little - Maria finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maria unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Maria avoids it well and moves away.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maria sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Maria breaks from the clinch.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Maria walks into a left hand.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maria misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Maria counters with a body kick.
Magomedov moves out of range as Maria throws a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Maria ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Maria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Maria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Maria's ribcage. Maria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Maria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Maria's ribs.
Maria connects with a high kick.
Maria throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Maria blocks the body kick.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Maria's guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Maria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maria controls the pace.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Maria from standing up.
Maria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov pulls Maria in close to his closed guard and prevents Maria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov 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#
Magomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maria momentarily.
Maria needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maria fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomedov in the body.
Konstantin Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maria throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Maria.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maria throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Maria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Magomedov is pressing down on Maria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maria is holding on for now.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Maria is defending well.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maria defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is trying to control. Maria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maria keeping control of the position.
Maria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov working Maria over with strikes.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maria keeps working.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Maria defending well.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maria keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is trying to control. Maria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov throws a strike but Maria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov trying to control but Maria is working from the bottom. #T4#
Magomedov works over Maria with some ground and pound from guard.
Maria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantin Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Maria postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Maria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Maria moved away.
Maria tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magomedov motions for Maria to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maria thinks about the counter body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov. #T1#
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Maria moves out of range.
Magomedov swings for the body but Maria moves out of range.
Maria throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maria's guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maria is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Maria can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maria defending well though.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maria keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Maria is working away.
Maria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov working over Maria with some ground and pound. Maria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Konstantin Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maria defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Maria is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Magomedov!
Konstantin Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 351
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira throws a low kick, looking for Maria's leg but Maria calmly moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliveira really felt that one!
A nice combination there by Oliveira.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Maria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Maria.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Oliveira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Maria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Maria lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Oliveira can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Maria and Oliveira drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Maria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Maria!
A victorious Joaquim Maria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UPG : Midweek Event 200!
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria moves away from the strike by Bunting.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunting drops his hands momentarily and Maria takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Bunting's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid body kick from Maria.
Maria connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Maria looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target.
A cross from Bunting lands.
Maria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maria scores with a push kick.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maria throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting lands a head shot.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting throws a right hand that misses
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bunting works Maria's body with a nice hook.
Maria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Bunting misses with a body shot
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting.
We've been informed that Maria 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.
Maria lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunting off the cage and back into range.
Bunting looks to land a left hand but Maria moved out of range nicely.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.
A jab from Bunting finds it's way through Maria's defenses.
Bunting misses with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunting keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maria's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Maria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Maria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maria moves away.
Maria steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maria slips a straight right by Bunting.
Bunting moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaria.
Bunting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunting misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Maria. Those never looked like landing.
As Maria looks to move away, Bunting throws a big counter combo but Maria just gets out of the way.
Bunting throws a big shot that misses.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maria cracks Bunting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bunting throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a head kick. That will keep Bunting thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bunting tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maria manages to circle out of the way.
Bunting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bunting looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Maria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunting jabs Maria right on the nose. Maria blinks but takes it well.
Bunting on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maria moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunting throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Maria looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely.
Bunting misses with the combination.
Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch but Maria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunting takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maria slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maria. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Bunting throws a one two combo.
A big left from Bunting misses.
No joy there for Bunting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Bunting catches Maria right on the button with a cross.
Maria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bunting throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bunting is breathing heavily.
Maria works the jab nicely.
Bunting throws a combination that misses
and Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunting cracks Maria with a good jab.
Bunting takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Maria.
Bunting throws a hook but Maria blocks it.
Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bunting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquim Maria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bunting tries to work over Maria's front leg with a kick but Maria checks it. #KD2#
Maria cracks Bunting with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bunting looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maria finish him?
Maria darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Bunting is rocked!
Maria blocks a low kick nicely.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bunting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maria.
Bunting scores with a jab. Maria acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunting avoids the head kick by Maria.
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunting if he has to take too many more of those.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maria throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Maria there.
Bunting misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maria thuds his right hand into Bunting's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Bunting is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunting attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunting gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maria gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bunting is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Maria!
Joaquim Maria thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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