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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones - Can't Be Stopped. Roger Mcgiven looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Maynard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgiven feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgiven won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.
Mcgiven passes Maynard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgiven wants to pass the guard but Maynard is defending well.
Mcgiven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maynard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgiven.
Mcgiven wants to pass the guard but Maynard is defending well.
Mcgiven prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Maynard manages to get to full guard.
Maynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maynard has hold of Mcgiven's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mcgiven manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maynard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgiven is looking to escape.
Maynard prevents Mcgiven from getting the reversal.
Mcgiven is breathing heavily.
Maynard is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgiven frees his head quite easily.
Maynard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcgiven to take his back!
Maynard controlling well, preventing Mcgiven from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looking to break Mcgiven's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgiven remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maynard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mcgiven staying busy and making it hard for Maynard to control.
Maynard gets his hands free as Mcgiven looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mcgiven turns into Maynard and is now in his guard.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
Maynard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcgiven stops Maynard from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maynard tries to clinch there but Mcgiven circles away.
A big left from Maynard misses.
Maynard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgiven. That did some damage!
Mcgiven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgiven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcgiven has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maynard is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcgiven moves to back control.
Maynard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mcgiven's arms.
Mcgiven tightening his grip on Maynard, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Maynard right now.
Maynard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maynard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgiven is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgiven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgiven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maynard defends it well.
Mcgiven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maynard moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roger Mcgiven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maynard swinging wilding here.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maynard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgiven sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgiven actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgiven is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Mcgiven is trying to maintain the position but Maynard is very close to passing his half guard.
Roger Mcgiven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maynard trying to control the action but Mcgiven is working from the bottom.
Mcgiven is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maynard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgiven is just riding it out for now. Maynard eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgiven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Mcgiven looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgiven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgiven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgiven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgiven has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maynard advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard has an Americana. Mcgiven didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maynard is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maynard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Maynard!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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