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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billie Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Maldonado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billie Terry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Maldonado ! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maldonado jabs Terry right on the nose. Terry blinks but takes it well. Terry really is a fat lump. Maldonado shoots in but no luck this time. Terry checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terry.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maldonado . As Maldonado backs away, Terry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Maldonado closes the distance and clinches. Maldonado avoids a wild elbow strike from Terry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terry prevents it.
Billie Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Maldonado . Terry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maldonado regains guard.
Maldonado wants to stand and escape but Terry is having none of it. Terry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Terry drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Terry off! Terry jumps back into Maldonado 's guard. Terry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maldonado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maldonado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terry. Terry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maldonado works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Maldonado is looking to stand up but Terry isn't so interested in that idea. Terry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Terry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Terry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Terry lands a couple of decent looking shots. Terry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Terry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maldonado 's head. Terry is in close to Maldonado 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Terry won't allow Maldonado to sweep him here. Terry 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. Terry drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Terry off! Terry jumps back into Maldonado 's guard. Terry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Terry works over Maldonado with some ground and pound from guard. Terry working some strikes from top position. Maldonado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Terry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Terry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Terry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Terry with a flurry of punches that miss. Terry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Terry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Terry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Maldonado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maldonado keeping moving, preventing Terry from controlling successfully. Terry is in close to Maldonado 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Terry works over Maldonado with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Maldonado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Terry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Terry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Terry scoring with some ground and pound. Terry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Terry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Maldonado wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Terry trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldonado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Terry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Terry works over Maldonado with some ground and pound from guard. Terry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Terry is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldonado has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Terry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Terry postures up and lands a big shot to Maldonado 's brow. Terry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Terry lands a couple of decent looking shots. Terry working some strikes from top position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Terry's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Terry works over Maldonado with some ground and pound from guard. Maldonado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terry is one step ahead there. Terry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Maldonado looks winded! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Terry cracks Maldonado with a solid left hand. Terry scoring with punches to the head and body. Maldonado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Terry dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maldonado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terry avoids it really well and circles away. Terry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Maldonado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Maldonado has a takedown stuffed. Terry stuffs the takedown attempt from Maldonado . Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet. Billie Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Maldonado . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Terry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maldonado . Terry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldonado can do to turn this around? Terry fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maldonado looks to land a combination but Terry avoids it well. Maldonado rushes Terry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Maldonado pushes off an throws an elbow but Terry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Terry has Maldonado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maldonado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Terry goes for a takedown attempt but Maldonado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Terry. No joy for Maldonado on that attempt. Terry looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Luis Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maldonado is breathing heavily. Maldonado blocks a head kick by Terry.
Terry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldonado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maldonado somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Terry lands a high kick!
Terry tries for a takedown but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Maldonado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Maldonado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Terry keeping full guard, as Maldonado tries to pass. Terry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Maldonado trying to control the position from guard on top but Terry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maldonado tries to free his leg and advance position but Terry is retaining full guard. Terry looking for a sweep. Not yet Terry, not yet. Terry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Terry looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Terry keeps the fight on the outside. As Maldonado looks to move away, Terry throws a big counter combo but Maldonado just gets out of the way. Terry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Terry tries to keep at a distance but Maldonado has taken the fight into the clinch. Maldonado tries to pull guard but Terry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Terry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maldonado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Terry regains half guard. Maldonado throwing shots but Terry is blocking nicely. Maldonado is pressing down on Terry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Terry is holding on for now. Terry punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Terry is not content to let Maldonado control the position. Maldonado wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Maldonado will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Terry keeps the fight on the outside. Maldonado is looking to clinch. Terry keeps the fight on the outside. Maldonado just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTerry. Terry gets a takedown into half guard. Terry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Terry trying to control the action but Maldonado is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Terry. Terry thows a huge punch but Maldonado dodges it nicely.
Maldonado is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maldonado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Terry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Terry is working for a kimura but Maldonado is defending it quite comfortably.
Terry not landing any meaningful shots this time. Terry working the head and body with strikes. Terry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maldonado is just riding it out for now. Terry eventually gives up the hold. Maldonado taking some punishment here, with Terry in his half guard. Maldonado is concentrating on defense, preventing Terry from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Terry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Terry working over Maldonado with some ground and pound. Maldonado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Terry seems to be working for a kimura but Maldonado defends the submission attempt. Maldonado has his hands clasped together around Terry's back. He's all about the action. Terry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Maldonado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Terry is working away from the top position though. Terry scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Terry is looking for a kimura but Maldonado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Terry to get the leverage. Terry prevents Maldonado from improving his position. Maldonado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Terry lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Terry lands a nice short elbow. Terry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Maldonado throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Terry is nestled in close to Maldonado , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Terry wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldonado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Terry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Terry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Terry is looking for a kimura here.
Maldonado is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Terry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldonado sees it coming and defends easily. Terry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Maldonado trying to hold on to Terry's head to control him but Terry postures up.
Terry slips a nice elbow through Maldonado 's hands, connecting with Maldonado 's forehead. Maldonado wants to improve his position but Terry is controlling well.
Terry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Billie Terry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Terry is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Billie Terry showed his dominance in that final round. I think Terry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billie Terry!
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