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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate. The crowd seem to be enjoying Minard's choice of entrance music: I Against I. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Minard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minard throws out a loose jab but Maier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minard throws a solid leg kick but Maier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minard.
Nice sprawl there from Minard as Maier shoots in.
Maier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minard counters with a low kick, right behind Maier 's knee.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Maier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier lands a couple of elbows.
Maier lands a couple of elbows.
Maier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minard working for submissions but it's allowed Maier to get to half guard.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minard is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minard has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maier tries to pass to full mount but Minard defends it.
Maier is thwarting Minard's attempts to control the position.
Maier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maier.
Minard is trying to stand.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Minard defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard is trying to stand.
Maier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maier pulls his head out easily.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Maier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minard sees it coming and defends easily.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Minard is defending well.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minard is trying to maintain the position but Maier is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard looking for submissions off his back.
Minard is trying to stand up here but Maier is controlling him well.
Maier is working for a kimura but Minard is defending it quite comfortably.
Minard is trying to stand up here but Maier is controlling him well.
Maier is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Minard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minard is looking to clinch.
Maier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Maier with that takedown attempt.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard looks to land a left hand but Maier moved out of range nicely.
Minard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minard sprawls well. Minard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minard.
Minard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maier has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard circles away easily
and Minard counters with a head kick.
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Minard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maier.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Maier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier looks for a takedown but Minard sprawls well.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minard but Minard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maier moves into range and clinches up with Minard.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard manages to get underhooks.
Minard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Minard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Minard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minard swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Maier or perhaps it was just good defense by Minard which made him look bad.
Maier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Minard counters with a body kick that stops Maier in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier shoots for a double leg takedown but Minard sprawls well. He's pushed Maier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Minard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Minard slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maier slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maier.
Maier has Minard up against the cage in a clinch.
Maier lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Minard wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
Minard has momentary wrist control but Maier slips an elbow through the middle.
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minard is looking for a triangle but Maier pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maier throwing strikes from guard but Minard blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Minard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minard manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Minard's guard.
Minard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maier throwing strikes from guard but Minard blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minard is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
Minard is trying to stand back up but Maier is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier clearly takes that round.
That's time! Maier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
Minard slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minard closes the distance and clinches.
Maier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Minard.
Minard misses the jab.
Maier wants to clinch.
Minard misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Minard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard manages to get underhooks.
Maier wants a takedown but no success here.
Maier is trying to trip Minard. He has hold of a leg but Minard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Minard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minard working a defensive guard here.
Maier throwing strikes but missing.
Minard is looking to stand up but Maier isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Minard is retaining full guard.
Minard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Minard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minard but Minard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maier ducks right into an uppercut from Minard.
Minard cracks Maier with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Maier or perhaps it was just good defense by Minard which made him look bad.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minard but Minard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson Minard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Maier.
Minard tries to clinch up.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Minard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Minard dominated that fourth round.
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!
Minard leaves Maier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minard keeps Maier at a distance using the push kick.
Minard misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Minard.
No luck for Maier with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maier's head.
Minard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Minard rushes Maier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minard to the mat. Minard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Minard keeping full guard, as Maier tries to pass.
Maier postures up in Minard's guard and throws a big left but Minard blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepp Maier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minard wants to stand and escape but Maier is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maier works over Minard with some ground and pound from guard.
Maier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Minard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maier, into his guard.
Maier wants to sweep but no luck.
Minard stands and steps away. Maier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maier tries to clinch but Minard moves away
and Maier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Minard is trying to maintain the position but Maier is very close to passing his half guard.
Maier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minard sees it coming and defends easily.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maier is looking for a kimura but Minard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Minard is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minard defending well though.
Minard tries to kick Maier off but Maier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maier is looking for a kimura but Minard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura but Minard is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minard has hold of Maier's hands but Maier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minard's head.
Maier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maier is nestled in close to Minard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Minard.
I think Minard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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