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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Maxwell (ranked 25302 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blain Cummings (ranked 5479 p4p, 517 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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184 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Maxwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blain Cummings! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cummings gets off balance looking for a body kick and Maxwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cummings's knee momentarily. Cummings fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maxwell is out of range. Cummings misses with the combination.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Cummings.
Cummings tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch. Maxwell jumps guard and drags Cummings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Maxwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maxwell stands and steps away. Cummings gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cummings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings misses with a body shot
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cummings misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cummings scores with a one two! Maxwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut. Maxwell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cummings's guard. Maxwell stops Cummings from standing up. Maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Maxwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cummings's head. Maxwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cummings is looking to stand back up but Maxwell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cummings. Maxwell controlling the pace. Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maxwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Cummings looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there. Maxwell working Cummings over with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cummings is looking to get back to is feet but Maxwell passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maxwell staying calm. Maxwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummings is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cummings wants to get back to his feet but Maxwell is dominant here and he's now got Cummings's back! Maxwell looking to break Cummings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cummings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maxwell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Maxwell lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Maxwell controlling from the back. Maxwell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cummings taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenneth Maxwell!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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