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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Scholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrance Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Scholz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholz tries to clinch but Maddox is having none of it.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scholz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scholz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scholz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scholz throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maddox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox tries to clinch there but Scholz circles away.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scholz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maddox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scholz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scholz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scholz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manuel Scholz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholz looking to score a takedown here. Maddox is defending well but Scholz drives through and ends up in Maddox's guard.
Scholz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maddox's guard.
Maddox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scholz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scholz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manuel Scholz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maddox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scholz counters with a body kick that stops Maddox in his tracks momentarily.
Scholz feints and as Maddox raises his hands in defense, Scholz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maddox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scholz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maddox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terrance Maddox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scholz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maddox did well to prevent Scholz getting side control.
Scholz controlling the action here.
Scholz wants to control but Maddox is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control but Scholz postures up.
Scholz is taking a breather. Maddox 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manuel Scholz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scholz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scholz counters with a two punch combo.
Scholz tries to clinch but Maddox is having none of it.
Maddox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scholz counters with a good, hard body kick but Maddox shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scholz trying to control the action but Maddox is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Scholz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maddox looks to land a combination but Scholz avoids it well.
Scholz wants to clinch.
Scholz feints and as Maddox raises his hands in defense, Scholz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scholz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox seems keen to control Scholz's posture.
Scholz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manuel Scholz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scholz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maddox keeping control of the position.
Maddox actively working from the bottom here.
Maddox is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet.
Maddox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scholz.
Scholz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddox's head.
Maddox trying to control but Scholz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maddox is staying active underneath Scholz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scholz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maddox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maddox tries to clinch but Scholz is having none of it.
Scholz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maddox trying to control here.
Scholz decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scholz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scholz lands in his opponent's guard.
Scholz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maddox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maddox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maddox!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scholz is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scholz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Scholz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Maddox blocks a head kick by Scholz.
Scholz dives in and scores a takedown into Maddox's guard.
Scholz wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox pulls Scholz in to control the position.
Maddox has his foot on Scholz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scholz works his way back into a safe position though.
Maddox pulls Scholz in close to prevent any damage.
Scholz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manuel Scholz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scholz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maddox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maddox tries to buck Scholz off but Scholz is having none of it.
Maddox struggling a bit here.
Scholz is looking to take a break and control but Maddox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maddox wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scholz controls the position.
Scholz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maddox keeps working.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Manuel Scholz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Scholz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maddox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terrance Maddox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scholz dodges the punch combination from Maddox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maddox wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to clinch.
Terrance Maddox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Maddox misses.
Scholz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scholz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Scholz is thwarting Maddox's attempts to control the position.
Maddox keeping hold of Scholz's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maddox.
Scholz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Terrance Maddox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maddox doesn't manage to clinch there - Scholz circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scholz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maddox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Scholz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scholz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Scholz!
After winning the bout, Manuel Scholz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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