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Event:
MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Gun avoids the head kick by Maia.
Maia looks for the body kick but Gun saw that one coming.
Maia has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gun counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Maia.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun. #BC#
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
Gun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Maia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Gun counters with a stiff right hand.
Gun moves out of range as Maia strikes.
Gun defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Gun is looking to counter punch.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Maia tries to get set, Gun tries to push him back and clinch up but Maia manages to avoid the attempt.
Maia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been told by Gun's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia throws a series of strikes that have Gun backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maia throws a combination that misses
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia lands a lovely overhand right.
Gun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maia lands a front kick.#T3#
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia lands with a straight right. Gun didn't see that one coming.
Demon Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Gun throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Gun lands with an overhand left.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Gun moves away and avoids it.
Gun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Gun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun misses with a straight right.
Maia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
It looked like Gun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gun.
Gun moves to clinch but Maia breaks away
and Maia counters with a body kick that stops Gun in his tracks momentarily.
Demon Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Gun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Gun wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gun.
An attempted straight right counter from Gun misses the target.
A jab lands there for Maia.
Gun ducks right into an uppercut from Maia. #ROC2#
Gun is rocked!
Maia moves in close and cracks Gun with a massive right hand! Gun, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Maia!
A very excited looking Demon Maia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Maia misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maia misses with a head kick.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maia lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Maia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelly moves out of range as Maia throws a body kick.
Maia throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Maia responds with a good body kick, but Kelly manages to step out the way in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly 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.
#T1#
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maia checks a leg kick.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maia just manages to avoid it.
Kelly moves forwards but Maia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly moves forwards but Maia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kelly slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Maia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Maia is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maia.
Kelly lands a jab.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maia tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maia.
A jab from Maia finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelly tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia misses with an uppercut.
Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kelly lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Maia is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Maia counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maia - that will leave a mark!
Maia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Maia.
Kelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Maia.
Maia slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly blocks a jab.#T4#
Maia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Maia throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Maia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Maia had a free shot at his head there.
Maia connects with the punch.
Maia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kelly misses its target.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Maia moved away.
Maia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maia cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Maia blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Maia.
Kelly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Maia.
Maia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Kelly sends Maia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kelly is motioning to the referee to let Maia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Demon Maia has been cut.
Maia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maia throws a head kick that misses
and Kelly counters with a huge head kick that drops Maia! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title!
Gerry Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Demon Maia stepped up to the mic, saying 'The first fight a lot of people felt I got robbed on...myself included. I had the chance to redeem myself and get the belt back but I fell short so not much more for me to say than It is what it is and congratulations to the champ '.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maia.
Gun tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maia manages to circle out of the way.
Maia throws a good cross that connects.
Maia misses with a right hand
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Gun checks the leg kick.
Maia throws a right hand that misses
and Gun counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maia misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Maia moves into the clinch.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun blocks an uppercut.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Gun avoids the elbow strike from Maia, against the cage.
Maia pushes Gun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Gun has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Maia working aggressively here.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
A short left from Maia.
Maia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maia tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Maia on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Gun.
Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Gun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Maia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maia can turn it around.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow.
Maia working aggressively here.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun takes a shot to the head.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Gun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia blocks a body shot from Gun. #BC#
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Maia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gun blocks a body shot from Maia.
Gun blocking some punches.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Maia blocking some punches.
Maia stalling in the clinch.
Gun tries to work over Maia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
A short left from Maia.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia. #T4#
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gun.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Gun lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia lands a nice uppercut.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Gun blocks a body shot from Maia.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Gun blocks an elbow strike.
Maia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demon Maia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maia lands a front kick.
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Gun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gun is looking to counter punch.
Maia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Gun takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia gets through Gun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Gun controls the action.
Demon Maia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maia struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gun tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun scores with a hook to the body.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun is working Maia over against the cage.#T1#
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gun manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gun.
Gun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gun's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
It looked like Gun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maia swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Gun moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maia.
Maia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Maia - that landed with a thud.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Gun working aggressively here.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia lands an uppercut.
Maia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gun.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gun.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia blocking some punches.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun lands with a left to the head.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Maia lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Gun blocking some punches.
Gun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gun lands with a right to the head.
Maia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maia tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia pushes Gun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia pushes Gun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gun misses with some punches.
Maia lands an uppercut.
Maia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maia struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
Gun blocks an uppercut.
Maia working aggressively here.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun misses with some punches.
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Gun lands with a short shot to the head.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Gun tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maia is pushing Gun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gun takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land.
Maia blocking some punches.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maia struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
Gun prevents a body shot from Maia.
Gun 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.
Gun misses with some punches.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Gun lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Maia misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia is leaning against Gun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maia blocking some punches.
Gun blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gun backwards.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia working aggressively here.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gun.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maia lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Maia - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia gets through Gun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gun can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Maia working aggressively here.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow. #BC#
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Maia.
Maia tries to work over Gun's front leg with a kick but Gun checks it.
Demon Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Maia tries to bum rush Gun with a series of wild strikes but Gun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gun.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Gun sees coming a mile off.
Gun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maia.
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia throws a sloppy body shot
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
Gun takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Maia lands with a straight right. Gun didn't see that one coming.
Maia throws a body kick that misses.
Maia throws a head kick that misses
and Gun counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia misses with a lunging right hand
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demon Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Gun lands a big uppercut and Maia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maia looks OK. Gun waves Maia back to his feet!#ROC#
Maia is rocked!#CL#
Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Gun finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Machine Gun.
Well Maia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demon Maia!
Demon Maia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garbutt scores with a body shot.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
Maia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garbutt lands with a good body shot.
Garbutt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt shoots in for a double leg but Maia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garbutt throws a body kick that misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garbutt throws a push kick but Maia slaps the foot to one side.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.#T1#
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
As Maia backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Garbutt on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbutt tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it.
Garbutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by Maia.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia. #CL#
Maia tries to keep at a distance but Garbutt has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia lands the left hand.
Garbutt tries to land a front kick but Maia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Maia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garbutt doesn't seem phased though.
Garbutt defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Maia counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Maia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Maia tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Garbutt throws a leg kick
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbutt throws a head kick that Maia semi-blocks.
Garbutt avoids a kick to the body.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maia sprawls and moves away.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.#CL2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia blocking some punches.
I was talking to Garbutt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Garbutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Garbutt has Maia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Garbutt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maia tumbling to the mat - Garbutt dives into Maia's guard.
Maia has control of Garbutt's left arm, preventing Garbutt from doing any damage.
Garbutt landing some decent shots from guard.
Maia pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Garbutt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garbutt.
Maia takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia jabs Garbutt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Maia moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Garbutt is predictable there
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Maia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Maia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garbutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Maia both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia counters with a nice body kick.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Maia throws a sloppy body shot
and Garbutt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garbutt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garbutt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garbutt throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt avoids a kick to the body.
Garbutt takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia avoids a kick to the body.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia throws a hook but Garbutt avoids it easily.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Garbutt throws a lazy head kick
and Maia counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Maia blocks the leg kick.
Maia ducks right into an uppercut from Garbutt.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Garbutt there.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garbutt lands a two punch combo.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Maia tries to counter with a clinch but Garbutt shakes him off and moves away.
Maia scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Maia looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
Danga de danga de dang - Garbutt scores with a four punch combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maia. Garbutt shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Maia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garbutt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia digs a right hand into Garbutt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbutt's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia avoids the elbow strike from Garbutt, against the cage.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt working hard to break the clinch.
Garbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt blocking some punches.
#BC#
Garbutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Good work by Garbutt as he checks the leg kick.
Garbutt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia tries to clinch up but Garbutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Garbutt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maia.
Maia scores with a decent looking hook.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maia cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Garbutt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maia's head.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt lands with a nice body punch.
Garbutt with a nice cross.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Garbutt.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maia.#TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garbutt looking to pass the guard.
Maia trying to control the position.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
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.
Maia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Garbutt. Those never looked like landing.
Garbutt lands with a cross.
Maia tests Garbutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Maia.
Garbutt throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Garbutt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garbutt tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it.
Maia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garbutt cracks the inside of Maia's front leg.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Maia lands a body shot.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Garbutt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maia throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a leg kick
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Maia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maia tries to move into range but Garbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Garbutt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia slips a jab from Garbutt.
Maia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.#T4#
Maia misses with an uppercut.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbutt as he connects with a hook.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Maia avoids it.
Maia feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Garbutt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia wants to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range. #CL2#
Maia rushes Garbutt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garbutt takes a shot to the head.
Maia is working Garbutt over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Maia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maia takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garbutt throws a head punch that misses.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
#T1#
Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow. #BC#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maia blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maia - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Maia lands a nice hook to Garbutt's body. Garbutt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Garbutt is looking to chop away at Maia's legs.
Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maia.
#CL2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garbutt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia blocks the elbow strike.
Garbutt blocks a body shot from Maia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia. #BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A jab from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Maia scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maia misses with a two punch combination.
Maia takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Maia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt lands with a nice body punch.
Garbutt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maia lands with a nice body punch.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbutt lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt lands with a right hand.
Maia checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia tries to clinch up.
It looked like Garbutt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garbutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garbutt misses with a wild combination.
Maia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Garbutt gets tackled into the cage by Maia. Maia maintains the clinch.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt has had enough of the clinch but Maia keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Demon Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Maia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that misses.
Garbutt misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt scores with a shot to the body.
Maia misses the jab.
Maia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garbutt's head backwards.
Maia misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Maia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garbutt's head.
Maia checks the leg kick.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
A little jabbing left from Maia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia connects with a crisp jab.
Maia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Maia moves away from the strike by Garbutt.
Garbutt jabs at Maia's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garbutt, as that shot connected.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Maia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head.
Garbutt prevents a body shot from Maia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt is working Maia over against the cage.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Garbutt lands with a right to the head.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Garbutt lands a nice uppercut.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Garbutt avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garbutt.
Maia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Demon Maia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbutt's elbow.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt prevents a body shot from Maia.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt scores with a shot to the body.
Garbutt tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garbutt really felt that one!
Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia tries to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a solid body kick.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garbutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Garbutt scores with a hook.
Garbutt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garbutt lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbutt misses with a takedown attempt
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kevin Garbutt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Demon Maia was interviewed post fight and said 'The first fight a lot of people felt I got robbed on...myself included. I had the chance to redeem myself and get the belt back but I fell short so not much more for me to say than It is what it is and congratulations to the champ '.
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MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Maia moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
Maia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt just manages to avoid it.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Garbutt wants to slow Maia down by chopping away at his legs.
Maia is looking to counter the offense by Garbutt and move into the clinch.
Garbutt with a hook.#CL#
Maia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garbutt, pushing him back against the cage.
Garbutt misses with an elbow strike.
Maia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards. #BC2#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt lands a head shot.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garbutt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia misses with a low kick.
Garbutt 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.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Garbutt. #T1#
Garbutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
Garbutt slips a jab from Maia.
Garbutt cracks Maia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia lands a jab.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia thows a body kick. Garbutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia throws a low kick but Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Garbutt swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia moves away from the strike by Garbutt. #T2#
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia lands with a nice combination. Garbutt backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Maia takes the fight into the clinch.
Garbutt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Garbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Garbutt blocking some punches.
Garbutt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garbutt landing knees to the body.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
#T3#
Garbutt is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Garbutt as the two fighters clinch.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt scores with a hook to the body.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbutt lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Maia.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Garbutt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbutt.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt lands a right hand.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt misses with an elbow over the top.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbutt.
Garbutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garbutt looking to stall.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maia blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.#CL#
Maia has closed the distance and engaged Garbutt in a clinch.
Garbutt misses with an elbow strike.
Garbutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Garbutt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maia is trying to keep an underhook but Garbutt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there.
Garbutt is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garbutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garbutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbutt is fighting to break Maia's control of his arms but Maia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maia has time to react.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maia moves in looking to clinch but Garbutt pushes him off.
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt scoring well with a low kick there.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt. #T3#
Maia lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
A cross from Garbutt lands.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maia, as that shot connected.
Garbutt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Maia finds it's way through Garbutt's defenses.
Maia moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia tries to counter by clinching up but Garbutt breaks away and moves out of range.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Garbutt avoids it.
Maia is looking to clinch but Garbutt is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
#T4#
Good exchange - Garbutt coming out on top.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Maia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garbutt.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maia connects with an inside leg kick.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maia's hands.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Maia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maia cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garbutt with the counter takedown but Maia avoids it easily.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Maia counters with a good low kick that Garbutt was not able to check.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Maia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maia slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Garbutt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Maia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Maia misses.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throwing a counter right hand but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Maia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garbutt.
#T1#
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maia's sensitive parts.
Garbutt with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a left to the body.
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Maia is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garbutt.
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Maia throws a counter high kick but Garbutt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maia tries to move into range but Garbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Maia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt. #CL#
Garbutt tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garbutt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Maia - that landed with a thud.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Maia closes the distance and pushes Garbutt back into the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia is trying to maintain a safe position but Garbutt gets an underhook and turns Maia into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garbutt's brow.
Garbutt is trying to force a seperation but Maia has the dominant position.
Garbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garbutt throws an elbow that misses.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throws a nice looking combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garbutt's hands.
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maia's calf.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Garbutt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Maia misses with a low kick as Garbutt jumps back.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kevin Garbutt just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Maia tries to clinch up
and Garbutt counters with a nice body shot.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maia, right into the meat.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia delivers a nice body kick.
Maia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.#T1#
Maia lands a really nice looking cross but Garbutt seems unphased.
Maia jabs Garbutt right on the nose. Garbutt blinks but takes it well.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garbutt really felt that one!
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garbutts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garbutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maia throws a series of punches but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a combination. Maia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Garbutt lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Garbutt pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garbutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maia blocks it with crossed arms.
Maia being controlled against the cage.
Garbutt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garbutt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Garbutt swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia scores with a nice strike.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Garbutt looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maia.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Garbutt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt misses with a lunging right hand
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garbutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Maia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range. #T4#
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Maia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maia blocks a low kick nicely.
Maia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by Maia.
Maia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbutt.
Garbutt with a jab.
Maia moves away from the strike by Garbutt.
As Garbutt backs away, Maia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbutt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garbutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Garbutt lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maia is out of range and Garbutt settles back down.
Maia tried to counter with a leg kick but Garbutt avoided it.
Garbutt misses with a looping right.
Garbutt misses with a right hand
and Maia counters with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maia on the side of the head.
Maia cracks Garbutt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt misses with a kick to the body
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Maia connects with a jab.
Garbutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Maia moved away.#T1#
Garbutt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maia counters with a low kick, right behind Garbutt 's knee.
Garbutt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbutt or not.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garbutt obliges.
Maia tries a body shot but Garbutt blocks it.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Garbutt blocks an uppercut.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garbutt's efforts to push away.#T2#
Maia pushes Garbutt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia digs a right hand into Garbutt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbutt's gas tank.
Garbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Garbutt blocking some punches.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Maia.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbutt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maia is defending well.#T3#
A short left from Maia.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Garbutt dodges an elbow strike from Maia.
Maia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch.
Garbutt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demon Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia is working Garbutt over against the cage.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
Maia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Garbutt is rocked!
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbutt.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia managing to block the knees to the body from Garbutt.
Maia blocks a body shot from Garbutt.
A short right from Maia on the inside.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Garbutt's head.
Maia tries to work over Garbutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garbutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garbutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Demon Maia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey I have no excuses or complaints on tonight's fight I just want to congratulate the new champ and see about a possible rematch right away..'.
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MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mercer swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Mercer fails with the takedown
letting Maia counter with a right hand.
Maia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mercer clinches with his opponent.
Mercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercer takes a shot to the head.
Maia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mercer tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Maia misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maia prevents it.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer wants to take the fight to the mat but Maia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demon Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mercer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer. #T1#
A hook to the body from Maia.
Maia working aggressively here.
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Clay Mercer has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Maia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer working aggressively here.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer looking to stall.
Mercer tries to stall but Maia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Maia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercers head.
Mercer takes a shot to the head.
Maia working aggressively here.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Maia misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maia.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercer blocks the elbow strike.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia is working Mercer over against the cage.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Maia gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mercer.
Mercer misses with some punches.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercer or not.
A right hand to the body from Maia.
Maia lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Maia unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mercer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Maia is unloading with more strikes now! Mercer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Maia!
Demon Maia retains his light heavyweight title!
Demon Maia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA 24: Rage of the Ages
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Maia checks it.
Maia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Kahn does no damage.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Maia pushes Kahn away with a front kick.
Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Maia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kahn gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Maia counters by clinching up.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kahn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kahn connects with the punch.#T1#
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Maia.
Kahn lands with a right hand.
Kahn throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Maia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahn.
Kahn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maia misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Kahn throws a push kick but Maia slaps the foot to one side.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Kahn. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Maia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia keeps Kahn at a distance using the push kick.
Kahn swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Maia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow. #T3#
Maia digs a right hand underneath Kahn's ribcage. Kahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Maia has double underhooks.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kahn.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
A short left from Maia.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maia lands a right hand.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Maia.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Maia pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Maia pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn trying to stall but Maia improves his position.
Good body shot from Maia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Kahn tries to break free but Maia pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn trying to control the position but instead, Maia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kahn into the cage.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Maia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maia.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kahn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maia.#CL2#
Maia clinches up against the cage.
Kahn cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Maia forces Kahn back against the cage and clinches.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn pushes Maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
#T1#
Maia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maia misses with some punches.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Maia.
Maia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Maia.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Maia taking a breather.
Maia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Maia tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Maia scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Maia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Maia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head.
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land. #T3#
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Kahn tries to work over Maia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia working aggressively here.
Maia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maia blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia lands a left hand.
Maia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn takes a shot to the head.
Maia lands a right hand.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Maia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Maia lands with a nice body punch.
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Maia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demon Maia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with the body kick
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away.
Tyson Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Kahn fakes the leg kick and cracks Maia in the body.
Maia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Maia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia digs a right hand underneath Kahn's ribcage. Kahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maia lands with a right to the head.
Maia lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Kahn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kahn is leaning against Maia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maia working aggressively here.
Maia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maia pushes Kahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#KD2#
Maia drops Kahn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kahn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kahn is rocked!
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Kahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn cracks Maia with a good jab.
Kahn seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.#CL2#
Maia rushes Kahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn is looking to control Maia's arms but Maia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kahn has his back to the cage.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maia as Kahn tries to tie him up.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn trying to control the position but instead, Maia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kahn into the cage.#BC#
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
Kahn connects with a body shot.
Maia throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia pushes Kahn away with a front kick.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kahn thinking. #CL2#
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Maia. Maia maintains the clinch.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn is looking to control Maia's arms but Maia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kahn has his back to the cage. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Maia.
Maia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
A short right from Maia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maia.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Maia scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Maia slows down the pace here.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Maia tries to clinch but Kahn moves away
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maia!
Maia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahn scores with a jab.
Maia digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs.
Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia slips under a jab.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn staying out of range there.
A jab from Maia does it's job there.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Kahn blocks a leg kick.
Maia fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Maia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Maia slams his shin into Kahn's torso.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good work by Kahn as he checks the leg kick.
Kahn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahn tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Maia throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
Maia wants to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch position.
Kahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kahn misses with a combination
and Maia counters with an outside leg kick.
Maia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
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!
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kahn tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Maia wants to clinch.
Maia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Maia counters with a series of strikes. Kahn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maia finds it's way round the side to connect with Kahn's head.
Kahn moves out of range as Maia throws a body kick.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kahn
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia throws a solid leg kick but Kahn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maia.
Maia scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahn should have avoided that one. #T4#
Maia moves out of range of the leg kick from Kahn.
Kahn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Maia throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Maia moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Maia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maia is looking for the big counter here.
Maia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahn.
Kahn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Maia looks to move away, Kahn throws a big counter combo but Maia just gets out of the way.
Maia tries to clinch up but Kahn circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kahn connects with a leg kick. Maia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Maia counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maia's head.
Maia cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia with a hook.
Kahn throws out a leg kick but Maia moves out of range and Kahn only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maia.
Maia lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Maia throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Maia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.#T1#
Kahn lands with a right hand.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maia throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it.
Kahn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maia connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Maia scores with a push kick.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Maia's defenses.
Maia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maia momentarily.
Maia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maia moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Maia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maia scores with a nice strike.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Maia counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Maia.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Maia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Maia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Maia. #T4#
Kahn leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Maia fails to land.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn tries to stall but Maia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maia or not.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demon Maia.
Well Maia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Maia!
Demon Maia is the new light heavyweight champion!
Demon Maia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMMA 18: Breaking Bones
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Madhaki looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madhaki throws out the jab.
Maia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madhaki.
Josh Madhaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia takes a swing at Madhaki's ribcage but misses.
Madhaki tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madhaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madhaki avoids the body shot from Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Madhaki sees coming a mile off.
Madhaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia misses with a combination
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Maia throws a head kick that half lands.
Maia looks to land a right hand but Madhaki moved out of range.
Maia lands a nice looking body shot.
Madhaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madhaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maia.
Madhaki lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Demon Maia has been cut.
Madhaki lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Madhaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Madhaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maia jabs Madhaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia misses with the body kick
and Madhaki counters with an inside leg kick.
Maia misses with a body kick. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madhaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Madhaki.
Maia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madhaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Maia scores with a nice body kick.
Madhaki swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Madhaki misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maia counter with a right hand.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madhaki.
Maia moves out of range as Madhaki strikes.
Madhaki wants to slow Maia down by chopping away at his legs.
Maia wants to counter the offense by Madhaki and move into the clinch position.
Madhaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Maia blocks a head kick by Madhaki.
#T3#
Maia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maia works over Madhaki's head and body with a nice combination.
Madhaki misses with a leg kick
and Maia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madhaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madhaki works the jab nicely.
Maia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Madhaki connects with a body shot that sends Maia's belly button to the back.
Madhaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madhaki sets himself, and Maia steps forward looking for the clinch! Madhaki avoids it this time.
Madhaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madhaki moves out of range of the body kick from Maia.
Maia avoids the head kick by Madhaki.
#T4#
Madhaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Madhaki lands with a shot to the body.
Maia tries to clinch but Madhaki moves out of range.
Maia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Madhaki checks it well.
Maia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maia misses with a straight right.
Madhaki throws a right hand that misses
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia looks to land a left hand but Madhaki moved out of range nicely.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Madhaki is just out of range.
Maia misses with a body punch
and Madhaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Madhaki is looking to land body kicks.
Madhaki looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
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 Josh Madhaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Maia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Madhaki misses with an uppercut.
Maia is looking to land body kicks.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Madhaki thows a leg kick but Maia checks it
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia scores with a head kick. Madhaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madhaki misses with a low kick.
Madhaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madhaki.
Madhaki swings widly with a right hand
and Maia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia scores with a push kick.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
and Madhaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madhaki loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Maia flicks out a counter leg kick but Madhaki steps away.
Maia throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Madhaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Madhaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maia.
Maia connects with the punch.
Madhaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Madhaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maia throws a leg kick but Madhaki checks it.
Madhaki throws a lazy body kick
and Maia counters with a good low kick that Madhaki was not able to check. #CL2#
Maia takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia pushes Madhaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right from Maia on the inside.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia prevents a body shot from Madhaki.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Madhaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madhaki looking for a takedown.
Madhaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Madhaki is trying to pull guard but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Madhaki is trying to force a seperation but Maia has the dominant position.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Maia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madhaki.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Maia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madhakis head.
Madhaki tries to work over Maia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Madhaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Madhaki misses with the combination.
Maia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madhakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Maia lands.#CL2#
Maia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madhaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Madhaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madhaki stalling in the clinch but Maia improves position.
Madhaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Madhaki scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Madhaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madhaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Maia throws a body shot but no joy.
Madhaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia feints and then cracks Madhaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madhaki down.
Demon Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madhaki swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Madhaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Madhaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Madhaki.
Maia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madhaki.
Madhaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madhaki misses with a wild body shot.
Maia throws a front kick that sends Madhaki stumbling back into the cage.
Madhaki jabs at Maia's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Maia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maia slips under a jab from Madhaki.
Madhaki backing away here, and Maia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maia lands with a straight right. Madhaki didn't see that one coming.
Madhaki looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Madhaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Madhaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Madhaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madhaki misses with a kick to the body.
Madhaki blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia takes one to the chin there.
Madhaki tries to land a body kick
and Maia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madhaki misses the jab.
Maia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Madhaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Maia keeps Madhaki at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Maia clinches up against the cage.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Maia.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madhaki is trying to pull guard but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Madhaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madhaki's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madhaki.
Maia has Madhaki pressed against the cage, preventing Madhaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Demon Maia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madhaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Madhaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia lands a left hand.
Maia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madhaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia presses Madhaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Madhaki.
A short right from Maia on the inside.
Madhaki blocks a body shot from Maia.
Madhaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madhaki presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
Madhaki looking to stall.
Madhaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia avoiding damage.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Madhaki.
Josh Madhaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Madhaki can't break the clinch.
Madhaki lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maia.
Maia lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
With the fighters up against the cage, Madhaki throws an elbow but misses.
Maia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madhaki backwards.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head.
Maia cracks Madhaki with a nice body shot.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maia gets through Madhaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madhakis head.
Madhaki takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Maia has Madhaki pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Madhaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madhaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Madhaki tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Madhaki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Madhaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Maia.
Madhaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madhaki backwards.
Maia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maia blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Madhaki fails to land.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Demon Maia!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Demon Maia!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Demon Maia!
Demon Maia wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Demon Maia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 51
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Maia avoids the head kick by Speed.
Maia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Speed lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Maia has been cut.
Nice body kick from Maia.
Speed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maia misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
Speed misses with a double jab
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Speed throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia avoids the head kick by Speed.
Maia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Maia tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Maia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia is looking to land body kicks.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Speed lands a big right hand that sends Maia crashing to the mat! Speed stays standing though and waves Maia back to his feet!#ROC2#
Maia is rocked!
Speed lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed is the new heavyweight champion!
Tyson Speed took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Morris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morris moves out of range as Maia throws a body kick.
Maia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morris tries to move into range but Maia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Morris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morris.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Maia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia trying to get back to full guard but Morris takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maia working to try and regain half guard.
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
Maia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Morris throws some wild stikes that Maia manages to avoid easily.
Maia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maia tries to lock up and control but Morris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Maia tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Morris working for a submission but Maia is keeping him at bay.
Morris trying to control but Maia is having none of it. #T3#
Maia doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Maia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Morris goes for an armbar but Maia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maia.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maia won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Morris tries to strike from the bottom.
Maia won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Maia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maia is fighting to break Morris's control of his arms but Morris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolt Morris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Morris looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maia.
Morris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Morris throws a head kick that half lands.
Morris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maia. That one must have hurt.
Maia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Bolt Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia delivers a nice body kick.
Morris avoids the body shot from Maia.
Morris wants to counter the offense by Maia and move into the clinch position.
Demon Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia avoids the head kick by Morris.
#T1#
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolt Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.
Maia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morris goes for a double leg but Maia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maia continues to drive forward.
Morris looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Maia.
Maia thumps Morris with a low kick.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maia moves away from the strike by Morris.
A big right from Maia misses.
Maia moves out of range as Morris strikes.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris looks for a takedown but Maia sprawls well.
It looked like Maia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maia misses the target.
Maia cracks Morris with a good jab.
Morris looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Morris. That snapped Maia's head back.
Maia misses with a kick to the body.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Morris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia wants to sweep here but Morris controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Morris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morris, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Maia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maia advances position into side control!
Maia controlling from side mount.
Morris is looking to reverse the position.#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.
Morris wants to control but Maia postures up.
Morris is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia trying to control the position but Morris is working away.
Morris is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that second round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Morris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris darts in trying to clinch
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia jabs Morris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia throwing a counter right hand but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Maia tried to score with a low kick but Morris checks it.
Morris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maia.
Maia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morris if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Morris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Morris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Morris is now in Maia's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris preventing the sweep. #T1#
Morris postures up.
Morris looking to sit in guard and control but Maia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morris is pulling down on Maia's head. It's preventing any offense from Maia, at least for the moment.
Maia sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Maia throws a leg kick which misses Morris's front leg but catches the back leg as Morris tries to avoid it.
Maia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?
Morris moves out of range of the body kick.
Morris is looking for the big counter here.
Morris misses with the combination.
Morris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Maia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morris throws a body shot but no joy.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia thumps Morris with a low kick.
Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.#T4#
Maia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Maia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maia will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris sizes up Maia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maia throws a hook but Morris blocks it.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Morris tenderised Maia's leg. Maia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maia throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Morris moves into range and clinches up with Maia.
Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Maia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maia 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Maia!
During a confident post fight interview, Demon Maia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 491 - Tycoon Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gloom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Gloom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gloom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Gloom is just out of range.
We've been told by Maia's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gloom.
Gloom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Gloom just misses with a punch to the body.
Gloom cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Maia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gloom. Gloom obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maia looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gloom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maia's guard.
Maia keeping full guard, as Gloom tries to pass. #T1#
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Gloom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gloom throws a strike but Maia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia keeping full guard, as Gloom tries to pass.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Gloom looking to pass the guard.
Gloom looking to sit in guard and control but Maia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Gloom is adopting a defensive guard.
Maia stays in close to Gloom's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gloom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloom trying to control the position.
Gloom wants to hit a switch here but Maia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gloom there! #T3#
Gloom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maia wants to free his trapped foot but Gloom is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gloom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gloom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Maia seems content to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gloom looking for subs from the bottom but Maia mounts him!
Maia controlling the position easily from mount.
Gloom tries to reverse the position but Maia maintains control.
Gloom felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom regains half guard.
Maia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Demon Maia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gloom throws a body shot but no joy.
Gloom connects with a jab.
Gloom avoids the body shot from Maia.
Gloom just misses with a punch to the body.
Gloom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gloom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gloom just manages to avoid it.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gloom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gloom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maia is looking to wear down Gloom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gloom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gloom.
Demon Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Gloom misses the jab.
Maia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gloom. That did some damage!
Gloom throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Maia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Gloom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gloom blocks the low kick.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloom moves away.
Gloom misses with a wild body shot.
Gloom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gloom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A big right from Maia misses.
Gloom with the counter takedown but Maia avoids it easily.
Maia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gloom. That one must have hurt.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Gloom is just out of range.
Gloom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maia connects with a leg kick. Gloom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maia thumps Gloom with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia misses with a leg kick.
Gloom throws a leg kick
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maia looks for the body kick but Gloom saw that one coming.
And Gloom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gloom misses with a right hand
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Maia tries to land a front kick but Gloom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Gloom sees coming a mile off.
Gloom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Maia misses.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia lands a slapping body shot.
Maia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gloom. Gloom obviously looking to wear him down.
Gloom misses with a left hand
and Gloom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gloom takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Gloom dodges the punch combination from Maia.
Maia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gloom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia misses with a hook.
Maia moves away from the strike by Gloom.
A shot to the body from Gloom misses
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia tries to work over Gloom's front leg with a kick but Gloom checks it.
Gloom throws out a leg kick but Maia moves out of range and Gloom only half commits.
Gloom fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gloom misses with a low kick.
It looked like Maia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gloom.
Gloom misses with a head kick.
Gloom misses with a double jab.
Gloom scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one.
Maia checks a low kick from Gloom.
Maia throwing a counter right hand but Gloom manages to avoid it.
Maia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gloom.
Gloom throws a sloppy head kick and Maia moves out of range easily.
It looked like Maia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gloom.
Gloom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom feints and then cracks Maia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maia down.
Gloom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maia throwing a counter right hand but Gloom manages to avoid it.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloom.
Maia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maia connects with the punch.#T1#
Gloom looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Gloom throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia misses with a hook. Gloom ducked under it nicely.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Maia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gloom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Gloom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maia tried to score with a low kick but Gloom checks it.
Gloom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gloom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gloom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
Maia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maia digs a good body shot into Gloom's ribs.
Gloom tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it.
Maia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maia throws a push kick but Gloom slaps the foot to one side.
Maia tries a low kick but Gloom avoids it.
Maia staying out of range there.
It looked like Maia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Maia. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maia.
Gloom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maia.
Maia misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
#T3#
Gloom drops his hands momentarily and Maia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gloom misses with a leg kick
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia scores with a body shot.
Gloom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gloom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Guido Gloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gloom throws a front kick that sends Maia stumbling back into the cage.
Gloom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gloom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gloom.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gloom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gloom misses with a low kick.
Maia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maia swings for the body but Gloom moves out of range.
Maia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia swinging wildly here.
Gloom avoids the body shot from Maia.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Maia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maia 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Maia!
Demon Maia 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:
Syn 485 - Joaquin v Vinetto IV
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heap manages to avoid it.
Maia slips a straight right by Heap.
Maia scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Heap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maia.
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heap counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heap just misses with a punch to the body.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Heap misses the target.
A jab from Heap misses.
Maia misses with a head kick.
Heap appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Jab from Maia.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Maia lands a jab to the head.
Maia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heap has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Heap slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Maia.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Heap is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heap counters with a left to the body.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Heap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heap throws a quick counter head kick but Maia was just out of range.
Heap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Heap throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Heap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Nice body punch from Maia.
Maia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heap tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heap looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heap lands with a nice body punch.
Heap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Maia both land. Nice combination.
Maia misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Heap misses the target.
Maia misses the jab.
Heap looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maia with a nice cross.
Heap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Maia slips under a jab from Heap.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heap.
Maia tries a low kick but Heap avoids it.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Heap.
Heap throws a poor cross that misses
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heap walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Heap.
Both fighters circling a little - Maia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maia throws a leg kick which misses Heap's front leg but catches the back leg as Heap tries to avoid it.
Maia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Maia scores with a hook to the body. Heap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maia scores with the left hand. Heap knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heap.
Demon Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heap was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heap.
A little jabbing left from Maia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maia dips to his left and cracks Heap with an uppercut!
Maia looks to land a combination but Heap avoids it well.
It looked like Heap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maia throws a right and a left that Heap avoids nicely.
Maia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Heap gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Heap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maia under the eye.
Heap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Maia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Heap sees coming a mile off.
Heap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heap counters with a left to the body.
Heap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Heap does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Heap was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maia.
Maia lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Maia misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Heap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heap might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Maia.
Maia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heap doesn't seem bothered though.
Maia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heap throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
Heap has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maia.
Heap moves away from the strike by Maia.
Heap feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heap lands a nice shot that snaps Maia's head back.
Demon Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Heap misses.
Maia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maia.
Maia swings for the body but Heap moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Heap misses the target.
Maia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Heap.
Heap misses the jab.
Maia misses with a hook.
Maia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia misses with a shot to the body
and Heap counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Heap closes the distance and clinches.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Heap lands a damaging elbow.
Maia cracks Heap with a nice body shot.#T3#
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Heap.
#BC2#
Maia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Heap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Heap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
It looked like Heap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Maia catches Heap right on the button with a cross.
Maia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heap throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maia counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Maia jabs at Heap's body.
Good shot there by Maia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maia finds it's way round the side to connect with Heap's head.
Heap misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick
and Heap counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia with a jab.
Maia delivers a nice body kick.
Heap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Heap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maia finds it's way round the side to connect with Heap's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heap tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heap. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heap wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Maia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maia lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Heap instigates a clinch.
Heap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maia just leaning against Heap, taking a breather. #T1#
Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heap looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
Maia lands a right hand.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maia lands a body shot.
Maia lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Maia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maia throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Heap to counter with a crisp jab.
Heap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heap slips a straight right by Maia.
Heap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Heap avoids the head kick by Maia.
Heap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Heap coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Maia misses.
Maia lands a leg kick that knocks Heap off balance momentarily.
A big left from Heap misses.
Maia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maia scores with a kick to the body.
Maia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maia misses with a hook.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heap moves away.#T3#
Maia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heap lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Heap misses.
Maia scores with a jab to the head.
Heap misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Heap blocks the low kick.
Heap appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Heap drops his hands momentarily and Maia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maia, right into the meat.
Heap connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Heap moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heap takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maia!
#ROC2#
Heap is rocked!
Heap will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heap with a hook.
Oh Heap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Maia.
Eildon Heap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia throws a body kick that misses.
Heap misses the jab.
Heap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heap is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heap misses the body punch
and Maia counters with a series of strikes. Heap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heap wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Heap has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maia.
Maia feints with a jab and clips Heap right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Heap is sent crashing into the canvas and Maia leaps in for the kill! Heap tries to get to his feet but Maia is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Heap is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Maia!
After winning the bout, Demon Maia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Eildon Heap spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handome I'm not surprised this guy was all over me!!'.
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Event:
Syn 474 - Bad Intentions
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Hyatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyatt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hyatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Hyatt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones thows a body kick. Hyatt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones slips a straight right by Hyatt.
Hyatt scores with a body shot.
Hyatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hyatt misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Hyatt misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyatt throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Hyatt shakes him off and moves away.
Hyatt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
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!
Hyatt lands a body shot.
Hyatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Hyatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hyatt sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Hyatt misses with a body shot.
Hyatt backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Hyatt misses.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Hyatt moves his leg out of the way.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Hyatt connects with a body shot.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Hyatt dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#KD#
Hyatt lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Hyatt takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Hyatt. Hyatt maintains the clinch.
Hyatt works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Hyatt blocks an uppercut.
Hyatt avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Hyatt.
Hyatt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Hyatt on the inside. #T2#
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones moves out of range as Hyatt throws a body kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Hyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyatt takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Hyatt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hyatt slips under a jab.
Hyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Hyatt moves away and avoids it.
Hyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Hyatt misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Hyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Hyatt is wise to it.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hyatt is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Hyatt is looking to counter punch.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Hyatt is out of range.
Hyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a low kick but Hyatt moves out of range easily.
Hyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hyatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyatt lands with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Hyatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyatt.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyatt.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyatt.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Hyatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones avoids the head kick by Hyatt.
Hyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyatt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Hyatt settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyatt drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Jimmy Hyatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Hyatt misses.
Hyatt is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyatt missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hyatt sees coming a mile off.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Hyatt.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Jones catches Hyatt right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hyatt saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyatt stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hyatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Hyatt misses the shot to the body.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hyatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Hyatt moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hyatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Hyatt misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Hyatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Hyatt moved out of range.
A lazy left from Hyatt finds it's target.
Hyatt checks a low kick from Jones.
Hyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Hyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Hyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The fighters circling - Hyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Hyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Jones.
Hyatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones with a nice cross.
Hyatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyatt.
Hyatt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyatt moves away.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Hyatt takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a low kick but Hyatt moves out of range easily.
Jones connects with a right hand. Hyatt shakes it off.#T3#
Hyatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Hyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyatt looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Hyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hyatt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hyatt's sensitive parts.
Hyatt slips under a jab.
Hyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Hyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyatt.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyatt manages to avoid it.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jones slips a jab from Hyatt.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hyatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Jones.
Hyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Hyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyatt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyatt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Hyatt's ribs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyatt.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones takes one on the button.
Hyatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Hyatt looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyatt off the cage and back into range.
Hyatt looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Hyatt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hyatt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hyatt blocks the body kick.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones checks a low kick from Hyatt.
Hyatt stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Hyatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyatt manages to avoid it.
Hyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones punishes Hyatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hyatt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hyatt misses with a body kick.
Jones moves forwards but Hyatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hyatt checks the leg kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Hyatt misses with a looping right.
Hyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyatt.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyatt.
Hyatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyatt manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hyatt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hyatt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stops Hyatt from passing to mount.
Hyatt lands an elbow.
Hyatt trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hyatt lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Jones is right now.
Hyatt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#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.
Hyatt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Hyatt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Hyatt keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hyatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hyatt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Jones!
Henry Jones 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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Syn 464 - Wayne vs. Donowitz
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hyatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hyatt loads up on a big right hand but Pandahammer slips the punch.
Hyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyatt.
Hyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandahammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandahammer scores with the left hand. Hyatt knows he should have avoided that one.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick that knocks Hyatt off balance momentarily.
Pandahammer loads up on a big right hand but Hyatt slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer misses with a jab to the body
and Hyatt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyatt moves out of range as Pandahammer strikes.#T1#
Pandahammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hyatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandahammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pandahammer with a body shot.
Pandahammer misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Hyatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hyatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hyatt avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Hyatt thinks about the counter body kick.
Hyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyatt throws a hook but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyatt moves away.
Pandahammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyatt moves away.
Hyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Hyatt misses. #T2##CL2#
Hyatt darts in and clinches Pandahammer up against the cage.
Pandahammer lands a body punch.
Hyatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pandahammer or not.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandahammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Hyatt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer being controlled against the cage.
Hyatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Hyatt.
Hyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer.
#T3#
Pandahammer tries to work over Hyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyatt throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyatt.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Hyatt saw that one coming.
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandahammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hyatt misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandahammer!
Pandahammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyatt. Hyatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer is looking to wear down Hyatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyatt slips a jab and a cross from Pandahammer.
Some wild striking there from Pandahammer.
#T4#
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyatt throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hyatt checks a leg kick.
Hyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandahammer throws out the jab.
Hyatt flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandahammer steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hyatt counter with a right hand.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Hyatt strikes.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandahammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandahammer.
Hyatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a hook but Hyatt avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Pandahammer lands with a good body shot.
Pandahammer misses with a body kick.
Hyatt misses with a jab to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
Nice uppercut lands for Hyatt. That snapped Pandahammer's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Hyatt misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyatt throws a low kick, looking for Pandahammer's leg but Pandahammer calmly moves out of range.
Grigol Pandahammer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyatt throws a leg kick which misses Pandahammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Pandahammer tries to avoid it.
Pandahammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Pandahammer misses
and Hyatt counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
A jab from Pandahammer finds it's way through Hyatt's defenses.
Hyatt digs a good body shot into Pandahammer's ribs.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyatt moves away.
Hyatt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyatt lands a body shot.
Pandahammer slips under a jab.
Pandahammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pandahammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyatt can do to turn this around?
Pandahammer works Hyatt's body with a nice hook.
Hyatt throws a solid leg kick but Pandahammer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyatt.
Pandahammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hyatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hyatt swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandahammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hyatt looks to land a left hand but Pandahammer moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A solid body kick from Pandahammer.
Hyatt lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyatt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Pandahammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyatt momentarily.
Hyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but Hyatt moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyatt! But no joy.
Pandahammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hyatt misses with a looping left.
Hyatt clobbers Pandahammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Hyatt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pandahammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Pandahammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Pandahammer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hyatt dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Pandahammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyatt wants to get back to his feet.
Hyatt is controlling Pandahammer's trapped leg to prevent Pandahammer from advancing to side control.
Hyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hyatt is trying to maintain the position but Pandahammer is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Hyatt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hyatt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pandahammer is controlling him.
Pandahammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandahammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyatt connects with a right hand. Pandahammer shakes it off.
Hyatt throws a wild body kick that Pandahammer sees coming a mile off.
Hyatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyatt misses with a body kick.
Hyatt lands with a shot to the body.
Hyatt misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Hyatt checks a low kick from Pandahammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hyatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyatt.
Pandahammer throwing a counter right hand but Hyatt manages to avoid it.
Pandahammer looks to throw the jab but Hyatt is out of range.
Pandahammer works the jab nicely.#T1#
Hyatt misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws a wild body kick that Hyatt sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Hyatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyatt throws a low kick but Pandahammer moves out of range easily.
Hyatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandahammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandahammer. That snapped Hyatt's head back.
Hyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Pandahammer off balance momentarily.
Pandahammer misses with a hook
and Hyatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandahammer. #T2#
Hyatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Hyatt misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandahammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyatt throws a leg kick but Pandahammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandahammer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hyatt avoids it.
Pandahammer punishes Hyatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Pandahammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyatt tried to score with a low kick but Pandahammer checks it.
Hyatt throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pandahammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hyatt.
Pandahammer lands a nice hook to Hyatt's body. Hyatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pandahammer.
Hyatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyatt jabs at Pandahammer's body.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
Hyatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimmy Hyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pandahammer scores with a push kick.
Pandahammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pandahammer throws a head kick but Hyatt moves out of range.
Hyatt cracks Pandahammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pandahammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandahammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyatt. Hyatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer works Hyatt's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Hyatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyatt! But no joy.
Hyatt blocks the body kick.
Pandahammer cracks the inside of Hyatt's front leg.
Hyatt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Jab by Pandahammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyatt is just out of range.
A cross from Pandahammer lands.
Pandahammer drops his hands momentarily and Hyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandahammer!
Hyatt checks the leg kick.
Hyatt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pandahammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pandahammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hyatt, right into the meat.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hyatt misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigol Pandahammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pandahammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigol Pandahammer!
A victorious Grigol Pandahammer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 457 - Kocur vs. Makinwa
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyatt.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Dias Jimenez has been cut.
Hyatt blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Hyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Hyatt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dias Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyatt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dias Jimenez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyatt.
Dias Jimenez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hyatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hyatt lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyatt throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Hyatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
Hyatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dias Jimenez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Dias Jimenez moves away from the strike by Hyatt.
Dias Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dias Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dias Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyatt off the cage and back into range.
Hyatt swings widly with a right hand
and Dias Jimenez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hyatt avoids a kick to the body.
Hyatt connects with a single shot there.
Hyatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that Hyatt semi-blocks.
Dias Jimenez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyatt.
Dias Jimenez is looking to chop away at Hyatt's legs. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Hyatt misses.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hyatt swings widly with a right hand
and Dias Jimenez counters with a solid body kick.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyatt is just out of range.
Dias Jimenez avoids the head kick by Hyatt.
A little feinted left hand from Dias Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyatt is just out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws a body punch but Hyatt moves out of range.
Hyatt lands with a slapping head kick.
Dias Jimenez is looking to wear down Hyatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Hyatt misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyatt tries to land a front kick but Dias Jimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dias Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a chopping leg kick but Hyatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyatt. #T3#
Hyatt throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Dias Jimenez counters by moving into the clinch.
Hyatt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hyatt lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hyatt's brow.
Hyatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dias Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyatt lands a body punch.
Dias Jimenez lands with a light punch inside.
Dias Jimenez managing to block the knees to the body from Hyatt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hyatt's brow.
Dias Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyatt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyatts head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hyatt. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hyatt throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyatt throws a shot from downtown. Dias Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Hyatt blocks a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hyatt throws a leg kick but Dias Jimenez checks it.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hyatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dias Jimenez scores with a kick to the body.
Hyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.#CL#
Dias Jimenez moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Dias Jimenez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dias Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Hyatt backs away, Dias Jimenez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hyatt misses with a right hand
and Dias Jimenez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Hyatt.
A low kick from Dias Jimenez misses
and Hyatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyatt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dias Jimenez.
Hyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Dias Jimenez's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Dias Jimenez has knocked Hyatt down with a huge combo! Dias Jimenez steps away and waves a wobbly Hyatt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Hyatt has been cut.
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!
Dias Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hyatt catches Dias Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Hyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Hyatt misses with a left hand
and Dias Jimenez counters with a body kick.
Hyatt is breathing heavily.
Dias Jimenez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Dias Jimenez sends Hyatt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dias Jimenez is motioning to the referee to let Hyatt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hyatt is rocked!#CL#
Dias Jimenez pushes Hyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias Jimenez finish him?
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow just above Hyatt 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez pushes Hyatt against the cage. Dias Jimenez is working some dirty boxing. Dias Jimenez pushes off with a quick right hook! Hyatt goes down! Hyatt tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dias Jimenez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Dias Jimenez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyatt misses with a straight left.
Hong tests Hyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyatt thuds his shin into the meat of Hong's side.
Hong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Hong misses #CL#
and Hyatt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hyatt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Hyatt throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hyatt lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt avoiding damage.
Hyatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong's coach down at Mandirigmang Pilipino was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyatt lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hyatt blocking some punches.
Hyatt tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hong is defending well for now.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hyatt works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
#T2#
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Hyatt avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hyatt working aggressively here.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt is leaning against Hong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyatt misses with a body punch.
Hyatt blocking some punches.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyatt tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hyatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong blocks a body shot from Hyatt. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyatt backwards.
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hyatt.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong blocks a body shot from Hyatt.
Hyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Hyatt tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt misses with a body punch.
Hyatt takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyatt.
Hong prevents a body shot from Hyatt.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hyatt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hyatt blocks a body shot from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonton Hong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hyatt throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong with the counter takedown but Hyatt avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyatt doesn't seem phased though.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyatt as he jumps to the side.
Hong throws a hook but Hyatt avoids it easily.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Hyatt as Hong shoots in.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hyatt throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Hyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong with the counter takedown but Hyatt avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt connects with a looping right hand.
Hong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyatt defends well and Hong ends up having to push Hyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Hyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tonton Hong.
Hong delivers a nice body kick.
Hyatt ducks under a wild hook from Hong.#T1#
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Hyatt's shoulder, as Hyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Hyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hong shoots in and drives through. Hyatt sprawls well.
Hong misses with a leg kick
letting Hyatt counter with a right hand.
Hong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hyatt.
Hyatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyatt loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong throws an off balance right hand
and Hyatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong goes for a double leg but Hyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hyatt continues to drive forward.#T2#
Hyatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyatt throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Hong is rocked!
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Hyatt moves away and avoids it.
Hyatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyatt wants to clinch.
Tonton Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong tries to land a leg kick but Hyatt saw it coming and moves away.
Hyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyatt scores with a push kick.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyatt finish him?#T3#
Hyatt lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hong crumples to the floor! Hyatt milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Hyatt!
Jimmy Hyatt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hyatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Allen tries to land a body kick
and Hyatt counters with a leg kick.
Hyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyatt takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Hyatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Hyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyatt slips under a jab from Allen.
It seemed like Hyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyatt.
Hyatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyatt staying out of range there.
Hyatt looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hyatt checks a low kick from Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyatt throws out the jab.
Hyatt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hyatt misses with a straight left.
Hyatt moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Hyatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyatt cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyatt misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Allen misses
and Hyatt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hyatt throws a body kick that misses.
Hyatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyatt looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Hyatt lands with a good body shot.
Hyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyatt ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Hyatt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Allen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hyatt's guard.#ES2#
Hyatt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Allen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Hyatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hyatt is defending well.
Hyatt tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Hyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt lands a body shot.
Hyatt working aggressively here.
Hyatt pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Hyatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hyatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Hyatt avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Hyatt controls the action.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyatt's elbow.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Hyatt controls the action.
Hyatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hyatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Hyatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hyatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hyatt lands with a light punch inside.
Hyatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hyatt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hyatt lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hyatt missing with knees to the body.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hyatt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hyatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hyatt controls his hands.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyatts head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hyatt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyatt slips a jab from Allen.
Hyatt throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Hyatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt blocks a jab.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt scores with a punch to the head.
Hyatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Hyatt was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Allen forces Hyatt back against the cage and clinches.
Hyatt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hyatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hyatt lands a right hook to the body.
Allen thows a leg kick but Hyatt checks it
and Hyatt counters with a solid body kick.
Hyatt misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyatt, as that shot connected.
Hyatt misses with a straight right.
Hyatt lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyatt throws out the jab.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyatt.
Allen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Hyatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyatt misses the shot to the body.
Hyatt loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Hyatt misses with a hook.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyatt counters with a straight right hand.
Allen works Hyatt's body with a nice hook.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Allen avoids the head kick by Hyatt.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen throws a lazy body kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hyatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyatt.
Allen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hyatt.
Hyatt misses the shot to the body.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyatt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hyatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen misses the jab.
Hyatt misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Hyatt misses with a straight right.
Hyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyatt misses the shot to the body.
Hyatt misses with a straight left.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Hyatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Hyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.
Allen misses with a low kick as Hyatt jumps back.
Hyatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Hyatt scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Hyatt takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Hyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyatt throws a good cross that connects.
Hyatt scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Hyatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Hyatt working aggressively here.
Hyatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Hyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. #T4#
Hyatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hyatt has Allen pressed against the cage.
Hyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Hyatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Hyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen gets through Hyatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyatt presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hyatt misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyatt. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Allen.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Hyatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Hyatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a left hand
enabling Hyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Hyatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyatt scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hyatt finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Hyatt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hyatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen is looking to clinch but Hyatt is avoiding it.
Hyatt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Hyatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyatt scores with a hook.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Hyatt throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Hyatt feints a jab promting Allen to slip. Hyatt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jimmy Hyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hyatt is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Hyatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hyatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hyatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Bary Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Hyatt misses with the body kick
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyatt avoids a kick to the body.
Hyatt moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Hyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hyatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Hyatt - just one landing.
Hyatt scores with a punch to the head.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hyatt throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen misses with a leg kick
enabling Hyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyatt throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen throws a hook but Hyatt blocks it.#T3#
Hyatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hyatt tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Hyatt closes the distance and clinches.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Hyatt avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Hyatt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bary Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyatt scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hyatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Hyatt misses. #T4#
Hyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Hyatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Hyatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Hyatt lands the left hand.
Hyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jimmy Hyatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Hyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hyatt works the jab nicely.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Hyatt checks a leg kick.
Hyatt blocks a jab.
Hyatt scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyatt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hyatt!
Jimmy Hyatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyatt.
Custer looking to slow down the pace here.
Hyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt misses with the head strike.
Custer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
Still in the clinch, Hyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Custer tries to work over Hyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Custer - that landed with a thud.
Custer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Custer controls his hands.
Custer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Custer as the two fighters clinch.
Hyatt prevents a body shot from Custer.
Custer prevents a body shot from Hyatt.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Custer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Custer defending well as Hyatt loads up on a big left hand.
Jimmy Hyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Custer. Beautiful body shot.
Hyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hyatt throws a right and a left that Custer avoids nicely.
Hyatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Custer. Custer obviously looking to wear him down.
Custer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyatt.
Hyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Hyatt swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Custer slips under a jab from Hyatt.
Custer throws a right hand that misses
and Hyatt counters with a three punch combo that has Custer backing up. Custer nods at Hyatt to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyatt misses with a hook.
Custer throws a sloppy body shot
and Hyatt counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyatt moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyatt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hyatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Custer with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Custer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hyatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Custer. That did some damage!
Hyatt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Custer throws a hook but Hyatt blocks it.
Hyatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Custer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hyatt.
Hyatt thuds his right hand into Custer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hyatt digs a good body shot into Custer's ribs.
Hyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Custer.#T3#
Custer ducks right into an uppercut from Hyatt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Custer. Hyatt shrugs it off though.
Custer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hyatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hyatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Custer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Hyatt throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
Jimmy Hyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custer avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Custer, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Hyatt drives through and clinches with Custer against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Custer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hyatt lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyatt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Custer breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Custer checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hyatt as Custer shoots in.
It seemed like Hyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Hyatt's shoulder, as Hyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Custer jabs Hyatt right on the nose. Hyatt blinks but takes it well.
Hyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Custer takes one on the button.
Hyatt scores with a shot to the body.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Hyatt throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyatt sprawls and moves away.
Hyatt wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Custer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Custer scrambles back to his feet.
Custer tries for a takedown but Hyatt circles away easily
letting Hyatt counter with a right hand.
A big left from Hyatt misses.
Hyatt moves away from the strike by Custer.
Hyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Custer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Custer cracks Hyatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer walks into a jab.
Custer misses with a body punch
and Hyatt counters with an inside leg kick.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Hyatt missing with a left hand there. Custer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hyatt lands a high kick!
Custer slips a straight right by Hyatt.
Hyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Hyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Hyatt avoids it well and moves away.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt checks a leg kick.
Hyatt throws out a counter right but Custer avoids it with no problem.
Custer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hyatt.
Hyatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyatt throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily.
Hyatt lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyatt misses the target.
Hyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hyatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hyatt. That did some damage!
Hyatt looks to land a right hand but Custer moved out of range.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Custer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Custer tries to counter with a takedown but Hyatt is quick to defend against it.
Hyatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Custer's head.
Custer tries to move into range but Hyatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyatt throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Hyatt blocks the low kick.
Custer throws the left hand but Hyatt avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hyatt stuns Custer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Custer tries to keep at a distance but Hyatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land. #BC#
Custer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Hyatt moved out of range.
Hyatt throws out a counter right but Custer avoids it with no problem.
Hyatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyatt.
Custer avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Custer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyatt misses with a wild combination.
Custer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hyatt. That did some damage!#T4#
Hyatt throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Custer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyatt sprawls and moves away.
Hyatt missing with a left hand there. Custer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jimmy Hyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Hyatt misses #TD#
and Custer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hyatt's 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!
Custer is stalling in the full guard.
Hyatt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Custer trying to control but Hyatt is working from the bottom.
Custer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Custer misses with a jab to the body
and Hyatt counters with a good low kick that Custer was not able to check.
Hyatt swinging wildly here.
Hyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Hyatt takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Hyatt staying out of range there.
Custer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyatt.
Hyatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Custer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Custer. Custer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Custer lands a leg kick that knocks Hyatt off balance momentarily.
Custer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyatt swivels and escapes.
Hyatt is looking to clinch. #T1#
Hyatt swings widly with a right hand
and Custer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyatt tries to land a front kick but Custer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Custer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyatt.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Custer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
Custer slips under a jab from Hyatt.
Custer misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hyatt.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Hyatt.
A jab from Hyatt does it's job there.
Hyatt throws a leg kick but Custer checks it.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Custer.#T2#
Custer avoids the body shot from Hyatt.
Hyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Hyatt misses with a body shot.
Custer looks to land a body kick but Hyatt moved away.
Hyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hyatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Custer is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Hyatt misses the jab.
Hyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Custer on the side of the head.
Custer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Custer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyatt.
A leg kick checked by Hyatt.#T3#
Hyatt tries to land a front kick but Custer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hyatt swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyatt! #ES2#
Hyatt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Custer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Custer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Custer throwing a counter right hand but Hyatt manages to avoid it.
Custer throws a leg kick but Hyatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hyatt connects with a right hand. Custer shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Custer misses.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyatt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Custer.
Custer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hyatt to see if he's OK.
Custer grinds an elbow into Hyatt's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hyatt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hyatt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Custer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Custer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Custer working the strikes but Hyatt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hyatt taking some punishment here, with Custer in his half guard. #SUB#
Custer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hyatt as he works his way to full guard.
Jimmy Hyatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Custer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Custer throws a big elbow that misses.
Custer won't allow Hyatt to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hyatt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hyatt!
Jimmy Hyatt very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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