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Event:
T163
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boone.
Boone throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxwell.
Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Boone coming out on top.
Maxwell dips to his left and cracks Boone with an uppercut!
Ross Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell tries to land a front kick but Boone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell slips under a jab from Boone.
Maxwell slips a jab from Boone.
Maxwell lands a nice hook to Boone's body. Boone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A cross from Maxwell lands.
Maxwell misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maxwell. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maxwell is defended easily by Boone.
Boone avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boone counters with a stiff right hand.
Boone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maxwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.#T2#
Maxwell shoots for a takedown but Boone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxwell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maxwell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Maxwell is rocked!
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Maxwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Maxwell ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maxwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him?
Maxwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boone doesn't seem bothered though.
Maxwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Maxwell defending well as Boone loads up on a big left hand.
Boone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Boone scores with the left hand. Maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Maxwell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boone cracks Maxwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Maxwell falls backwards against the cage. Boone follows up with more strikes that drop Maxwell to his knees. Boone keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Maxwell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boone!
An out of breath Robert Boone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SPI - 4
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Maxwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steelers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maxwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Steelers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxwell looks to land a right hand but Steelers moved out of range.
Maxwell looks for a takedown but Steelers sprawls well.
Steelers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steelers.
#TD2#
Maxwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steelers is trying to defend but Maxwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Steelers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Steelers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steelers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Maxwell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Steelers moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell throws a right hand that Steelers ducks under and follows up with a left that Steelers also avoids with ease.
Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Steelers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steelers tries to counter with a takedown but Maxwell is quick to defend against it.
Maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell is looking to chop away at Steelers's legs.
Maxwell thuds a left hand into Steelers's body.
Steelers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
Steelers ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
Nice shot lands for Maxwell.
Maxwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Steelers's shoulder, as Steelers tries to avoid the shot.
Steelers feinted with a counter takedown.
Steelers looks to throw the jab but Maxwell is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell lands a jab-cross combination.
Ross Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxwell.
Steelers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
Steelers blocks a jab.
Steelers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
Maxwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maxwell throws a hook but Steelers blocks it.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Steelers keeps it at a distance.
Steelers leaves Maxwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Steelers moves out of range.
Steelers attempts a counter takedown but Maxwell avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Maxwell catches Steelers right on the button with a cross.
Maxwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maxwell slips a jab from Steelers.
Maxwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut. Steelers saw that one coming.
Steelers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
Maxwell throws a body punch but Steelers moves out of range.
Steelers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maxwell misses the jab.
Steelers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Steelers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maxwell throws the left hand but Steelers avoids the punch easily.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steelers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maxwell feints a counter leg kick.
Maxwell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steelers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maxwell misses the body punch
letting Steelers counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steelers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Steelers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Steelers misses the target.
Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steelers walks into a stiff left hand from Maxwell.
Maxwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steelers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Steelers slips the punch.
Steelers checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.#TD2#
Steelers tries to sprawl but Maxwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steelers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maxwell.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steelers's head.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steelers is refusing to be controlled, as Maxwell sits in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Maxwell seems content to control.
Steelers is not content to let Maxwell control the position.
Maxwell prevents Steelers from standing back up.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Maxwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maxwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steelers defending well though.
Steelers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maxwell is nestled in close to Steelers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maxwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steelers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Maxwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maxwell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steelers reverses the position - he's now on top in Maxwell's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Steelers taking some punishment here, with Maxwell in his half guard.
Maxwell throwing shots but Steelers is blocking nicely.
Steelers is refusing to be controlled, as Maxwell sits in half guard.
Steelers wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Maxwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there.
Maxwell wants to control but Steelers is keeping him busy.
Maxwell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steelers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steelers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
Steelers throws a leg kick that misses.
Steelers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steelers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
Steelers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steelers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steelers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maxwell digs a good body shot into Steelers's ribs.
A big right from Maxwell misses.
Steelers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Maxwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Steelers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body kick there by Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a head kick but Steelers moves out of range.
Maxwell throws a leg kick but Steelers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steelers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Steelers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Steelers is just out of range.#T2#
Steelers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
Steelers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Steelers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Maxwell has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Steelers. Oh but Maxwell has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Steelers goes limp - he's gone! Maxwell jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ross Maxwell!
After winning the bout, Ross Maxwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Pittsburgh Steelers had this to say: 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.
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Event:
SPI - 2
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Powell.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Maxwell defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Powell just leaning against Maxwell, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Maxwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Powell is trying to keep an underhook but Maxwell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maxwell thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell is looking to control Maxwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powell avoid being mounted?#T1#
Powell is not content to let Maxwell control the position.#SUB#
Powell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maxwell pulls his head out easily.
Maxwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Maxwell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maxwell is thwarting Powell's attempts to control the position.
Powell is not content to let Maxwell control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maxwell slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Maxwell avoids it well and moves away.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Maxwell missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxwell.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell stalling.
Maxwell avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Maxwell avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
Powell has been working on his balance at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maxwell.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Powell.
Maxwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Powell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Love-Hate Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Powell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Powell blocks it.
Powell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maxwell looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Maxwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maxwell dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
#BC#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Powell. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell tries a quick counter leg kick but Powell is wise to it.
Powell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maxwell. That did some damage!
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
It looked like Powell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maxwell.
A lazy left from Maxwell finds it's target.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Maxwell is trying to stall.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powell lands a leg kick that knocks Maxwell off balance momentarily.
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Maxwell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Powell landing strikes from the bottom.
Powell manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Powell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Powell is tightening it up a little... Maxwell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maxwell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maxwell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Powell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Love-Hate Powell!
Love-Hate Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Return of Kings
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Heggs stuffs the takedown.
Heggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Ross Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Maxwell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell trying to control the action but Heggs is working from the bottom.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Maxwell throws a strike but Heggs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Heggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Heggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet. #SU2#
Heggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell is looking to clinch. #TD#
Maxwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Maxwell wants to control for a moment but Heggs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Maxwell throwing shots but Heggs is blocking nicely.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Heggs is working away.
Maxwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heggs defending well though.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Heggs is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maxwell wants to take a breather but Heggs is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell is just content to waste time from the top position. Heggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Heggs controls Maxwell momentarily but Maxwell frees himself.
Maxwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maxwell works over Heggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Maxwell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maxwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maxwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Heggs is keeping the position.
Heggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Heggs has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heggs is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell looks to clinch
and Heggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Ross Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
That's time! Maxwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Heggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maxwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Heggs breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maxwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Heggs, which made it look bad. #T1#
Maxwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maxwell scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Heggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maxwell, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heggs tries to stall but Maxwell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxwell controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Heggs.
Maxwell lands a knee to the body.
Heggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heggs gets through Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Heggs throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maxwell as Heggs tries to tie him up.
Heggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maxwell pushes Heggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heggs blocks a body shot from Maxwell.
Heggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Heggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell can't get the takedown.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maxwell cracks Heggs with a nice body shot.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Heggs manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heggs.
Despite the aggression on Heggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##CL2#
Heggs rushes Maxwell and presses him up against the cage.
Heggs blocks an uppercut.
Heggs lands with a right to the head.
Heggs stalling in the clinch.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Maxwell trying to stall but Heggs improves his position.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Heggs as Maxwell shoots in.
Heggs tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Heggs as Maxwell shoots in.
Heggs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt - Heggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Maxwell fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Heggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Maxwell! Heggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maxwell to his feet! Maxwell is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Maxwell is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Maxwell shrugs it off.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Heggs closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heggs lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Maxwell senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Heggs!
Luther Heggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UVT 372: FAREWELL PT1
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maxwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell connects with a right hand. Maxwell shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands with a hook. Powell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat.
#T1#
Maxwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maxwell. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxwell misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Maxwell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Maxwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maxwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powell is avoiding damage well.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Maxwell just content to control the position.
Maxwell working the ground and pound but Powell is defending the strikes.
Maxwell landing a few strikes.
Powell is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powell tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.
Powell keeps trying to improve his position.
Maxwell controls the position.
Maxwell working away.
Maxwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maxwell wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell wants to control but Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell works to advance to full mount. Powell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Powell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Maxwell avoids the attempt from Powell to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Maxwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Maxwell unloading with bombs!
Maxwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powell is bucking up trying to escape but Maxwell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maxwell landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maxwell lands a jab.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell thuds his right hand into Powell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maxwell throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maxwell is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maxwell!
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell lands with a cross.
Powell shoots in but Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Powell looks to land a left hand but Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell misses the body punch #TD#
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Powell!
Maxwell trying to control the position but Powell is working away.
Powell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maxwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Powell actively working from the bottom here.
Maxwell is thwarting Powell's attempts to control the position.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell has his hands clasped together around Maxwell's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there.
Powell wants to improve his position but Maxwell is controlling well.
Maxwell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell. #T3##SUB#
Maxwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maxwell has Powell in his guard.#REVB#
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell controls Powell momentarily but Powell frees himself.
Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Powell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Maxwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Powell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maxwell in his tracks.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Maxwell - just one landing.
Maxwell stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is looking to slow Maxwell down with leg kicks.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.#T1#
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell with a jab.
Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxwell at a distance.
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!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powell misses with a kick to the body.
Powell connects with a leg kick. Maxwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell throws a low kick but Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Powell with a nice cross.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a right hook to the body.
Powell throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Maxwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Maxwell.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Powell backs away, Maxwell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxwell.
Love-Hate Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maxwell's head backwards.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Maxwell feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Maxwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell counters with a thumping low kick.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Ross Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Powell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Maxwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Maxwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UVT 369: Mattos vs Bruno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Maxwell connects with an inside leg kick.
Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Minotauro had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Minotauro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxwell wants to counter the offense by Minotauro and move into the clinch position.
Maxwell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Minotauro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minotauro throws a right hand that misses
and Maxwell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Minotauro lands a nice hook to Maxwell's body. Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maxwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minotauro at a distance.
Minotauro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Minotauro shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Minotauro catches Maxwell right on the button with a cross.
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!
Minotauro tries to work over Maxwell's front leg with a kick but Maxwell checks it.
Ze Minotauro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maxwell throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Maxwell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Maxwell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Minotauro tumbling to the canvas!
Maxwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Minotauro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maxwell is in close to Minotauro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maxwell lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maxwell throwing strikes but missing.
Maxwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Maxwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Maxwell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maxwell slips nicely into half guard.
Maxwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maxwell is controlling the pace.
Minotauro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maxwell scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Well, if Maxwell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maxwell lands a nice short elbow.
Maxwell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maxwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maxwell winds up and cracks Minotauro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maxwell prevents Minotauro from improving his position.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Minotauro is defending well.
Minotauro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Minotauro is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maxwell drops an elbow to the side of Minotauro's head.
Minotauro is trying to maintain the position but Maxwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Maxwell working the head and body with strikes.
Maxwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Minotauro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maxwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maxwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Maxwell and Minotauro goes tumbling to the canvas! Maxwell follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Minotauro is rocked!
Maxwell not doing much here.
Oh Minotauro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minotauro keeps working.
Minotauro seems to have got his legs back now.
Maxwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ross Maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minotauro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxwell is working Minotauro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maxwell trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Maxwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minotauro keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Minotauro is trying to keep Maxwell in close.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#KD2#
Maxwell sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Minotauro to the ground! Maxwell dives into full mount looking to finish!
Maxwell is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Minotauro goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Maxwell!
A very excited looking Ross Maxwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ross Maxwell and Elijah Pitakaka. Maxwell comes into the arena with Sonne - Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. Pitakaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. my dick kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Maxwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pitakaka closes the distance and pushes Maxwell back into the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitakaka gets underhooks to prevent Maxwell's takedown attempt.
Maxwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pitakaka pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell 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.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Pitakaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maxwell (0) vs (2) Pitakaka
Pitakaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pitakaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitakaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maxwell is controlling Pitakaka's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka looking to pass the guard.
Pitakaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maxwell pulls Pitakaka in close to prevent any damage.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maxwell (2) vs (2) Pitakaka
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pitakaka still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pitakaka has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maxwell (2) vs (6) Pitakaka
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell is trying to escape the position but Pitakaka is controlling the position.
Maxwell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maxwell (2) vs (8) Pitakaka
Pitakaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pitakaka moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Maxwell (2) vs (11) Pitakaka
What can Maxwell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell can't escape the position.
Pitakaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pitakaka not allowing Maxwell to control his hands.
Pitakaka has the hooks in. Maxwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pitakaka keeps control of the position easily here as Maxwell tries to buck him off.
Pitakaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Pitakaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maxwell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pitakaka tries to keep control of the position but Maxwell is staying busy.
Maxwell just trying to survive but Pitakaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pitakaka has the hooks in. Maxwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pitakaka controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pitakaka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maxwell is holding onto Pitakaka's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pitakaka controlling the positon.
Pitakaka is trying to control but Maxwell is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pitakaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pitakaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maxwell regains half guard.
Pitakaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maxwell! Score +3 for passing guard: Maxwell (2) vs (14) Pitakaka
Pitakaka fails to move to back control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Pitakaka postures up.
Pitakaka content just to control the position here.
Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Pitakaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Maxwell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pitakaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Pitakaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pitakaka is stalling here but it's allowed Maxwell to get half guard.
Pitakaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxwell keeps working.
Pitakaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pitakaka works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maxwell (2) vs (17) Pitakaka
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to escape the mount.
Pitakaka avoids the attempt from Maxwell to control.
Pitakaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Pitakaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka controlling the pace for now.
Pitakaka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maxwell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Maxwell (2) vs (20) Pitakaka
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More stalling from Pitakaka.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is hanging on to Maxwell's back as he tries to escape.
Pitakaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to escape but Pitakaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Pitakaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pitakaka is hanging on to Maxwell's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Will Pitakaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maxwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maxwell tries to get to full guard but Pitakaka has control of the leg.
Maxwell wants to control but Pitakaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Maxwell is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitakaka wins on points by 20 to 2.
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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