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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahkenaton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sweet Taste of India. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Ahkenaton !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahkenaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maynard throws a head kick but Ahkenaton moves out of range.
Ahkenaton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahkenaton cracks Maynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton looking to score a takedown here. Maynard is defending well but Ahkenaton drives through and ends up in Maynard's guard.
Ahkenaton stops Maynard from standing up.
Ahkenaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahkenaton wants to pass the guard but Maynard is keeping the position.
Ahkenaton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahkenaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahkenaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahkenaton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Ahkenaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard has momentary wrist control but Ahkenaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahkenaton advances to half guard.
Ahkenaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahkenaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahkenaton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahkenaton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahkenaton prevents Maynard from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maynard wants to control but Ahkenaton is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard is trying to stand back up but Ahkenaton is controlling him
Ahkenaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton is pressing down on Maynard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maynard is holding on for now.
Ahkenaton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maynard's head.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton is taking a breather. Maynard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ahkenaton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahkenaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahkenaton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahkenaton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Ahkenaton is controlling him well.
Ahkenaton winds up and cracks Maynard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahkenaton .
Maynard is trying to maintain the position but Ahkenaton is very close to passing his half guard.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahkenaton .
Maynard trying to control from the bottom.
Ahkenaton throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton is trying to control. Maynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahkenaton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahkenaton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahkenaton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maynard is staying active underneath Ahkenaton , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahkenaton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahkenaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahkenaton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maynard to regain full guard.
Maynard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ahkenaton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ahkenaton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maynard after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Ahkenaton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ahkenaton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahkenaton blocks the leg kick.
Maynard throws a jab when Ahkenaton was well out of range.
Ahkenaton swinging wildly here.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Ahkenaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahkenaton connects with a jab.
Jab from Ahkenaton .
Some wild striking there from Ahkenaton .
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahkenaton on the side of the head.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahkenaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Ahkenaton avoids nicely.
Ahkenaton lunges at Maynard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maynard's hand.
Ahkenaton jabs Maynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahkenaton walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ahkenaton . Those never looked like landing.
Ahkenaton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahkenaton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maynard gets caught napping as Ahkenaton dives in and scores a takedown. Maynard manages to retain guard.
Ahkenaton slips nicely into half guard.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Ahkenaton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maynard is staying active underneath Ahkenaton , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahkenaton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maynard's head.
Ahkenaton thows a huge punch but Maynard dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Ahkenaton throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Ahkenaton looks to land a strike but Maynard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ahkenaton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahkenaton is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahkenaton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahkenaton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahkenaton trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Ahkenaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Ahkenaton isn't so interested in that idea.
Maynard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maynard connects with a high kick.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Will Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahkenaton throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahkenaton .
Maynard throws a series of punches but Ahkenaton avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard tests Ahkenaton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton lands with a straight right. Maynard didn't see that one coming.
Ahkenaton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Ahkenaton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ahkenaton .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahkenaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahkenaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard leaves Ahkenaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ahkenaton misses.
Ahkenaton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard.
Ahkenaton looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Ahkenaton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard.
Ahkenaton looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Maynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahkenaton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahkenaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Ahkenaton 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! This is the final round!
Maynard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maynard throws the left hand but Ahkenaton avoids the punch easily.
Ahkenaton misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maynard thows a body kick. Ahkenaton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maynard!
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maynard needs to keep his hands up - Ahkenaton had a free shot at his head there.
Ahkenaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maynard misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Maynard. Those never looked like landing.
Ahkenaton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily.
Ahkenaton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maynard loads up on a big right hand but Ahkenaton slips the punch.
Maynard connects with a single shot there.
Maynard lands a nice looking body kick.
Maynard lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ahkenaton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahkenaton lands with a good body shot.
Ahkenaton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahkenaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maynard's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahkenaton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King Ahkenaton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Ahkenaton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahkenaton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahkenaton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahkenaton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Will Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. King Ahkenaton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ahkenaton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Ahkenaton coming out on top.
Ahkenaton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Ahkenaton persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
Maynard throws a body punch but Ahkenaton moves out of range.
Ahkenaton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahkenaton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahkenaton gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahkenaton backs up against the cage.
Maynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahkenaton cracks Maynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahkenaton .
Maynard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ahkenaton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahkenaton is putting a hurting on Maynard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahkenaton landing strikes.
Ahkenaton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ahkenaton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
King Ahkenaton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Ahkenaton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahkenaton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Ahkenaton !
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hype
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