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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pietro Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximov fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jordan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximov is just riding it out for now. Jordan eventually gives up the hold.
Maximov is trying to stand back up but Jordan is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jordan looks gassed!
Jordan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maximov controls his leg.
Maximov trying to control from the bottom.
Maximov is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximov is holding on to half guard well.
Maximov wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
Jordan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maximov is looking to control Jordan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximov avoid being mounted?
Maximov is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maximov.
Maximov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jordan looks for a takedown but Maximov sprawls well.
Maximov tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Maximov tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
A left and a right from Maximov both land. Nice combination.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Maximov.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maximov looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maximov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pietro Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Maximov, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Maximov against the cage but Maximov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maximov throws a series of strikes that have Jordan backpedaling.
Maximov has Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximov is pressed up against the cage. Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximov down to the mat. Maximov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jordan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jordan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordan.
Jordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordan trying to control from half guard but Maximov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Maximov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Maximov.
Maximov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
Maximov tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Maximov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximov walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pietro Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximov lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Jordan shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximov misses with a takedown
and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximov tries to roll over but Jordan keeps him under control.
Maximov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan prevents Maximov from improving his position.
Maximov trying to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maximov is trying is best to control the position here.
Jordan is keen to just control but Maximov is a slippery customer.
Jordan uses his free foot to push down on Maximov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maximov.
Maximov wants to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Maximov has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jordan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maximov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jordan moves into full mount! Maximov won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maximov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximov tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Maximov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximov throws a front kick aimed at Jordan's knee but Jordan avoids it well.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Maximov both land. Nice combination.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Maximov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maximov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maximov duly obliges.
Maximov scores with a three punch combo!
Maximov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximov.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Maximov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pietro Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximov is working for takedown but Jordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximov tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov is trying to break the clinch but Jordan is controlling him.
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Maximov tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pietro Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximov pushes Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maximov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan has Maximov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Maximov manages to get underhooks.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
Maximov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jordan walks away with a smile on his face. Maximov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximov tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximov to the ground. Maximov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximov sprawls well. Maximov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Maximov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Maximov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jordan is trying to defend but Maximov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Maximov is very close to passing his half guard.
Jordan tries to roll over but Maximov keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to hold on to Maximov's head to control him but Maximov postures up.
Jordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maximov wants to free his trapped foot but Jordan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jordan pushes Maximov off and gets back to his feet.
Maximov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pietro Maximov.
I think Maximov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Maximov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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