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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Megnus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus lands with a good body shot.
Maximus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lachida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lachida dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Lachida's head and hops out.
Maximus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Lachida's head but Lachida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lachida shoots in and drives through. Maximus sprawls well.
Lachida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcus Megnus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myoto Lachida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachida shoots in and drives through. Maximus sprawls well.
Lachida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Lachida with that takedown attempt.
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends Lachida's belly button to the back.
Lachida is breathing heavily.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus throws a right hand that Lachida ducks under and follows up with a left that Lachida also avoids with ease.
A big left from Maximus misses.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lachida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Maximus misses with a wild combination.
Lachida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus misses with a wild combination.
Lachida avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Lachida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus.
Lachida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Myoto Lachida has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximus misses the target.
Marcus Megnus Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus misses the jab.
Lachida tries to counter with a takedown but Maximus is quick to defend against it.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lachida attempts a counter takedown but Maximus avoids it well and moves away.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachida shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lachida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus misses the jab.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Lachida moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus. No joy for Lachida on that attempt.
Lachida fails with a takedown attempt.
Lachida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus sprawls well. Maximus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lachida gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus circles away.
Lachida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus swivels and escapes.
Lachida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lachida lands with a punch from half guard.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Lachida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lachida connects with a nice short shot to Maximus's temple.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Maximus kicks Lachida off and gets back to his feet.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Lachida moved out of range.
Lachida fails to land the takedown.
Maximus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lachida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Lachida's shoulder, as Lachida tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
Lachida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Maximus.
Lachida moves away from the strike by Maximus.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Lachida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus as he jumps to the side.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lachida closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus, looking for a takedown. Lachida pushes Maximus against the cage but Maximus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myoto Lachida's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Lachida crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lachida is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lachida counters with a takedown into side control.
Oh Lachida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Maximus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lachida's best efforts.
Maximus is positioning himself well to prevent Lachida advancing to mount.
Lachida seems to have got his legs back now.
Lachida working Maximus over with strikes.
Lachida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lachida stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Lachida tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus managing to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lachida is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is controlling Lachida's posture.
Lachida wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Lachida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Lachida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lachida distracts Maximus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lachida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lachida looking to pass the guard.
Lachida throwing strikes but missing.
Lachida stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Lachida throws a big elbow that misses.
Myoto Lachida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachida forces his way into half guard.
Lachida winds up and cracks Maximus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maximus wants to control but Lachida is keeping busy.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lachida lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lachida keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Lachida avoids them all with ease.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Lachida's shoulder, as Lachida tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus misses with a wild combination.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lachida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lachida prevents Maximus from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is trying to stand up here but Lachida is controlling him well.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lachida.
Lachida is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
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!
Maximus tries to roll over but Lachida keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is still trying to improve position.
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Lachida postures up.
Lachida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lachida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus is trying to keep Lachida in close.
Maximus has Lachida pulled in close to control his posture.
Lachida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Myoto Lachida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Myoto Lachida's cut.
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!
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lachida.
Lachida attempts a counter takedown but Maximus avoids it well and moves away.
Maximus feints a jab promting Lachida to slip. Maximus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lachida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lachida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Lachida persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachida somewhat.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lachida was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lachida has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Lachida saw that one coming.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lachida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maximus!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus is trying to control Lachida's posture but Lachida avoids it.
Maximus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lachida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maximus is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lachida lands with some strikes.
Lachida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maximus hang on?
Lachida prevents Maximus from getting the reversal.
Lachida moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maximus has worked his arm free - good work by Maximus!
Maximus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lachida.
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lachida is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well.
Lachida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Lachida works to advance to full mount. Maximus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lachida looking to ground and pound but Maximus is blocking nicely.
Lachida dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lachida landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lachida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maximus is pushing Lachida's head away, looking to escape. Lachida manages to hold on to the position though.
Lachida tries for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Lachida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maximus struggling a bit here.
Maximus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lachida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lachida off and has taken his back!
Maximus throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maximus throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lachida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lachida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Lachida is working away.
Maximus stands up out of the half guard.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lachida.
Lachida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myoto Lachida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lachida manages to avoid it.
Maximus cracks Lachida with a good jab.
Myoto Lachida's cut is getting worse.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lachida with a poor takedown
and Maximus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lachida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Lachida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Megnus Maximus.
I think Maximus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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