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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maverick (ranked 1066 p4p, 2114 weight class) and The Purple Gang (ranked 139 p4p, 258 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Purple Gang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for Gang's leg but Gang calmly moves out of range.
Gang blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Gang tries to clinch up
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Gang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maverick sprawls well. Maverick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gang gets slowly back to his feet.
Gang avoids the head kick by Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Maverick.
Gang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Gang instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gang.
Gang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gang as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gang wants the takedown. Maverick is fighting it off but Gang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maverick's guard against the cage.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maverick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maverick is adopting a defensive guard.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maverick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Gang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang connects with a couple of short punches.
Gang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gang chips away with some ground and pound.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maverick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gang chips away with some ground and pound.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maverick is controlling Gang's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maverick was covering up waiting for the punch and Gang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Gang postures up.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Gang connects with a couple of short punches.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gang on the ground.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gang with a nice head shot there.
Maverick working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maverick tries to get out of the position.
Gang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gang postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Gang is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick slips a straight right by Gang.
Maverick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but Gang blocks it.
Gang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gang closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
Gang lands with a light punch inside.
Gang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gang misses with a punch on the inside.
Gang lands a right hand.
Gang scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gang manages to end up in side control.
Gang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maverick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't.
Gang working the head with strikes.
Gang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maverick tries to buck Gang off but Gang is having none of it.
Maverick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maverick wants to control but Gang postures up.
Maverick defending against the ground and pound.
Gang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maverick's legs.
Maverick wants to control but Gang postures up.
Maverick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maverick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gang.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gang in side control, throwing shots but Maverick defends.
Gang lands a nice forearm strike.
Gang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maverick is avoiding damage well.
Gang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang working the ground and pound but Maverick is defending the strikes.
Gang scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maverick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Gang crashes against the mat.
Maverick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gang connects with a decent elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maverick is trying to control Gang's posture but Gang avoids it.
Gang misses with the ground and pound.
Gang throwing strikes but Maverick manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Maverick trying to control the action but Gang is working from the bottom.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maverick trying to control the position but Gang is working away.
Maverick wants to control for a moment but Gang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Maverick is looking to take a break and control but Gang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Maverick seems content to control.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gang keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maverick trying to control from Gang's half guard. Gang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maverick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Purple Gang dominated that round.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maverick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gang pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Gang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Good body shot from Gang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maverick after a bit of a struggle.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Gang is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Gang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Gang is controlling him.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gang wants the takedown. Maverick is fighting it off but Gang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maverick's guard against the cage.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang scoring with some ground and pound.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maverick looking to control.
Gang throws a strike but Maverick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick prevents Gang from getting back to his feet.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Gang keeps moving.
Maverick prevents Gang from getting back to his feet.
Gang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gang.
A big left from Maverick misses.
Maverick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gang to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Gang misses with a few strikes there.
Gang feints and then cracks Maverick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maverick down.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gang moves in looking to clinch but Maverick pushes him off.
Gang misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gang shoots in looking for a takedown but Maverick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gang misses with a hook.
Gang is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick gets tackled into the cage by Gang. Gang maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Gang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Gang keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Gang.
Gang pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gang misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gang fails to land.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gang misses with some punches.
Gang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Purple Gang.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gang has Maverick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maverick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Gang can't get the takedown.
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Gang tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gang slips a jab and a cross from Maverick.
Gang looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Gang throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gang looks for a takedown but Maverick sprawls well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gang is breathing heavily.
Maverick managing to control the position.
Gang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang distracts Maverick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gang distracts Maverick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gang stands and throws Maverick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maverick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gang.
Maverick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gang is controlling him well.
Gang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maverick some visible discomfort.
Gang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maverick down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gang in side control, throwing shots but Maverick defends.
Maverick is looking to regain half guard here but Gang keeps moving and retains side control.
Gang cracks Maverick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gang scoring with punches from side control.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gang lands an elbow.
Gang landing a few strikes.
Maverick is rocked!
Gang lands an elbow.
Oh Maverick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick is trying to improve his position.
Gang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maverick to see if he's OK.
Gang landing strikes.
Gang working the ground and pound from side control.
The Purple Gang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gang lands a strong strike to the head of Maverick. That's dazed him! Gang looking to finish here. Maverick is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gang lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Purple Gang!
During a confident post fight interview, The Purple Gang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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