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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 3745 p4p, 53 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1984 p4p, 29 weight class). Desmond Fairbanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Maynard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard tries to counter with a takedown but Fairbanks is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maynard rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Maynard scores with a push kick.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Maynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Fairbanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Fairbanks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Fairbanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairbanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard throws a low kick but Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Fairbanks works Maynard 's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the body
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Fairbanks backing up. Fairbanks nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Maynard attempts a counter takedown but Fairbanks avoids it well and moves away.
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairbanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses.
Maynard lands a head kick. Fairbanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard 's corner calls for a 1-2. Maynard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fairbanks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard tries to clinch up
and Fairbanks counters with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Maynard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fairbanks won't be happy with that.
Fairbanks is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Fairbanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fairbanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairbanks looking to control.
Fairbanks has his hands on Maynard 's head, controlling the position.
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairbanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Fairbanks's legs - danger averted.
Fairbanks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairbanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks working a defensive guard here.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbanks is keeping the position for now.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Fairbanks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fairbanks blocks a jab.
Fairbanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairbanks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard is keen to just control but Fairbanks is a slippery customer.
Fairbanks is looking to improve his position.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Fairbanks won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fairbanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Fairbanks sits in half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fairbanks prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Fairbanks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fairbanks takes Maynard 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maynard is in trouble.
Fairbanks trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Fairbanks looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard staying busy and making it hard for Fairbanks to control.
Fairbanks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fairbanks is persistently looking for the submission but Maynard is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Fairbanks working for a choke but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is trying to break free.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Fairbanks wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard showing good submission defense here.
Maynard trying to control the hands but Fairbanks won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fairbanks's arms.
Maynard is really stuck here.
Fairbanks is looking for a choke. Maynard gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Maynard manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fairbanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard lands a couple of digs.
Fairbanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairbanks's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
Fairbanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks cracks a nice hook into Maynard 's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fairbanks.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fairbanks was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fairbanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard.
Maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fairbanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard trying to control but Fairbanks is working from the bottom.
Fairbanks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maynard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fairbanks wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard wants to pass to mount but Fairbanks is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard passes to full mount!
Fairbanks is squirming around, avoiding Maynard 's attempts to control the action.
Maynard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fairbanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maynard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maynard lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks tries to hold on but Maynard pushes him away.
Fairbanks has given up his back here.
Maynard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fairbanks tries to break free.
Maynard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fairbanks tries to break free.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairbanks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maynard .
Maynard is looking to control Fairbanks but Fairbanks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Fairbanks right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is not going to allow Fairbanks to sit and survive in this position.
Maynard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maynard looking to break Fairbanks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fairbanks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maynard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fairbanks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fairbanks wants to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks has his hands clasped together around Maynard 's back. He's all about the action.
Maynard is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairbanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gray Maynard !
A relieved looking Gray Maynard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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