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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Maybe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Maybe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Maybe.
Maybe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Maybe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McQueen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maybe is defending well.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
Frank Maybe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.
McQueen has Maybe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maybe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maybe is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
Maybe stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Maybe.
Maybe closes the distance and pushes McQueen back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maybe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McQueen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maybe after a bit of a struggle.
Maybe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maybe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McQueen can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maybe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McQueen.
McQueen wants to take the fight to the mat but Maybe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McQueen is working for takedown but Maybe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maybe leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maybe prevents it.
McQueen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maybe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maybe controlling the action here for a moment.
McQueen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maybe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Maybe dominated that round.
That's time! Maybe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maybe moves in looking to clinch but McQueen pushes him off.
Maybe darts in and clinches McQueen up against the cage.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McQueen wants to take the fight to the mat but Maybe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McQueen can't get the takedown.
Frank Maybe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maybe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe prevents the takedown attempt.
Maybe avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Maybe.
McQueen keeps the fight on the outside.
McQueen doesn't manage to clinch there - Maybe circles away.
Maybe moves into range and clinches up with McQueen.
McQueen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McQueen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maybe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Maybe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maybe prevents a takedown attempt there.
McQueen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe slows down the pace here.
McQueen is trying to drag Maybe to the mat but Maybe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maybe slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McQueen has picked Maybe up - he's going for a ride! McQueen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maybe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McQueen is looking for a kimura here.
Maybe is doing well to control the position and prevent McQueen from advancing to side control.
Maybe is defending against the submission attempts here by McQueen.
Maybe moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Maybe dominated that second round.
That's time! Maybe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maybe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McQueen is letting Maybe control him for a moment.
McQueen is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Maybe stalls from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McQueen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maybe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe controlling the pace for now.
McQueen wants to hold on but Maybe pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McQueen bucks Maybe off and manages to get back to his feet!
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maybe tries to clinch but McQueen is having none of it.
Maybe clinches.
McQueen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maybe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McQueen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Maybe to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe is pressed up against the cage. McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maybe down to the mat. Maybe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Maybe as McQueen shoots in.
Frank Maybe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maybe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maybe displaying some good clinch control by pressing McQueen up against the cage.
Frank Maybe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybe pressing his opponent against the cage.
McQueen is looking for a takedown.
Maybe stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Maybe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maybe 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Frank Maybe!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Frank Maybe!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Frank Maybe!
Frank Maybe wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
15% |
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