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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Maynard takes a swing at Yusuke's ribcage but misses.
And Yusuke responds with a good body kick, but Maynard manages to step out the way in time.
Maynard misses the jab.
We've been informed that Yusuke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Yusuke misses with a body kick.
Maynard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yusuke throws a lazy uppercut
and Maynard counters with a good, hard body kick but Yusuke shrugs it off.
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Yusuke moved out of range nicely.
Maynard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yusuke is fending him off so far but Maynard persists. Nope, Yusuke circles away and we're back to standing.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
As Yusuke tries to get set, Maynard tries to push him back and clinch up but Yusuke manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Maynard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yusuke connects with the punch.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard checks a leg kick.
Maynard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yusuke sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Yusuke. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yusuke.
Good shot there by Yusuke.#CUT2#
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yusuke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Yusuke misses with a leg kick
and Maynard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yusuke really felt that one!
Yusuke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maynard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yusuke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yusuke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Maynard shoots in and bounces Yusuke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yusuke is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up. #SUB2#
Yusuke working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Maynard is really struggling to control Yusuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yusuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yusuke is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yusuke pushing down on Maynard 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yusuke moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maynard is not content to let Yusuke control the position.
Maynard is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard is trying to work for a sweep but Yusuke has mounted him!
Yusuke forces the positional change into back control.
Maynard tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Yusuke looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Maynard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yusuke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maynard tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yusuke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yusuke.
Yusuke misses with a leg kick.
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maynard cracks Yusuke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Maynard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yusuke did well to prevent Maynard getting side control.
Maynard prevents Yusuke from improving his position.
Maynard is thwarting Yusuke's attempts to control the position.
Maynard wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Maynard is trying to work for a kimura but Yusuke is defending well.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Maynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Yusuke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yusuke won't allow Maynard to pass to mount.
Yusuke wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yusuke tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maynard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yusuke is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Maynard is working for a submission of some sort.
Yusuke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yusuke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maynard scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yusuke pulls Maynard in close to his closed guard and prevents Maynard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yusuke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fujii Yusuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yusuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Yusuke has his foot on Maynard 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Yusuke trying to control the position.
Yusuke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Maynard has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Yusuke is looking to slow Maynard down with leg kicks.
Yusuke thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Maynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yusuke.
Maynard throws a push kick but Yusuke slaps the foot to one side.
Yusuke looks to land a body kick but Maynard moved away.
Yusuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown. Yusuke tries to sprawl out of it but Maynard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yusuke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
Yusuke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maynard s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
Yusuke takes one to the chin there.
Yusuke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Yusuke as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice body punch from Yusuke.
Maynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yusuke counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!
Yusuke cracks Maynard with a hook to the temple - Maynard is on wobbly legs here! Yusuke swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maynard falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yusuke wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fujii Yusuke! Fujii Yusuke retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard tries to counter with a takedown but Fairbanks is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maynard rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Maynard scores with a push kick.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Maynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Fairbanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Fairbanks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Fairbanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairbanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard throws a low kick but Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Fairbanks works Maynard 's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the body
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Fairbanks backing up. Fairbanks nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard lands a jab.#T2#
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Maynard attempts a counter takedown but Fairbanks avoids it well and moves away.
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairbanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses.
Maynard lands a head kick. Fairbanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard 's corner calls for a 1-2. Maynard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Maynard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fairbanks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard tries to clinch up
and Fairbanks counters with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Maynard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fairbanks won't be happy with that.
Fairbanks is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Fairbanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fairbanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairbanks looking to control.
Fairbanks has his hands on Maynard 's head, controlling the position.
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB2#
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairbanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Fairbanks's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fairbanks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fairbanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks working a defensive guard here.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbanks is keeping the position for now.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Fairbanks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fairbanks blocks a jab.
Fairbanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.#TD#
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairbanks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard is keen to just control but Fairbanks is a slippery customer.
Fairbanks is looking to improve his position.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Fairbanks won't allow it. #T1#
Fairbanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fairbanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Fairbanks sits in half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fairbanks prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Fairbanks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fairbanks takes Maynard 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maynard is in trouble.
Fairbanks trying to control momentarily.
#T2##SUB2#
Fairbanks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Fairbanks looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard staying busy and making it hard for Fairbanks to control. #SUB2#
Fairbanks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Fairbanks is persistently looking for the submission but Maynard is defending it well.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Fairbanks working for a choke but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is trying to break free.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Fairbanks wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Maynard showing good submission defense here.
Maynard trying to control the hands but Fairbanks won't let him. #T4##SUB2#
Maynard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fairbanks's arms.
Maynard is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Fairbanks is looking for a choke. Maynard gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Maynard manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fairbanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Fairbanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairbanks's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
Fairbanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks cracks a nice hook into Maynard 's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fairbanks.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fairbanks was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fairbanks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard.
Maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Fairbanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard trying to control but Fairbanks is working from the bottom.
Fairbanks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maynard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fairbanks wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard wants to pass to mount but Fairbanks is defending the position. #T2#
Maynard passes to full mount!
Fairbanks is squirming around, avoiding Maynard 's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Maynard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fairbanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maynard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maynard lands with some strikes.#T3#
Fairbanks tries to hold on but Maynard pushes him away.
Fairbanks has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Maynard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fairbanks tries to break free.
#SUB#
Maynard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fairbanks tries to break free.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fairbanks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maynard .
Maynard is looking to control Fairbanks but Fairbanks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Fairbanks right now.
#T4#
Maynard is not going to allow Fairbanks to sit and survive in this position.
Maynard struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Maynard looking to break Fairbanks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fairbanks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maynard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fairbanks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fairbanks wants to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks has his hands clasped together around Maynard 's back. He's all about the action.
Maynard is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairbanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gray Maynard !
A relieved looking Gray Maynard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 2
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Blye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blye lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Maynard has his foot on Blye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blye stands and throws Maynard 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Maynard 's face as Blye controls the position.
It looks like Blye might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Blye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maynard , who protects the arm well. #T1#
Blye tries to advance position but instead Maynard slips a leg back in to half guard.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Blye sits in half guard.
Blye is nestled in close to Maynard , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blye.
Maynard manages to get to full guard.
Maynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blye defends it easily.#T2#
Blye pushes down on Maynard 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blye wants to free his trapped foot but Maynard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Blye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blye is working for a kimura but Maynard is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Blye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blye is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blye is keen to just control but Maynard is a slippery customer.
Blye is thwarting Maynard 's attempts to control the position.
Blye is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard manages to get to full guard.
Blye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maynard trying to strike off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Maynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blye defends well.
Blye looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blye trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye 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#
A combination from Blye does no damage.
Blye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maynard avoids it really well and circles away.
Blye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blye ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .#TD#
Maynard shoots in and gets a takedown into Blye's guard.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.#SUB#
Maynard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blye is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maynard , into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Maynard working for a triangle but Blye defends it easily.
Maynard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blye wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blye tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Blye chips away with some ground and pound.
Blye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard has momentary wrist control but Blye slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucas Blye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blye wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #T3#
Blye trying to move into half guard but instead Maynard has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Blye is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Blye.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blye is keeping the position for now.
Blye keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maynard forces his way into half guard.
Blye is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maynard passes Blye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blye gets back to full guard.
Blye wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blye avoids a kick to the body.
Blye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maynard slips a straight right by Blye.
Blye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard .
Blye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blye.
You can see the frustration on Maynard 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maynard is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Maynard can't do much from the bottom here.
Blye lands a nice forearm strike.
Maynard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Blye swings around for an armbar but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blye's guard.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Blye is keeping the position.
Blye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Blye wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Blye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blye trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Blye slips nicely into half guard.
Blye is looking to stall here but Maynard recovers full guard. #T3#
Blye controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard looking to control.
Blye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maynard 's guard. #SUB2#
Blye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blye is pressing down on Maynard 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maynard is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Blye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maynard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maynard won't allow Blye to pass to mount. #SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard is looking to control Blye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Blye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blye 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Blye!
Lucas Blye made sure to mention his sponsor, Bee Krazy in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Maynard wants to clinch
and Torito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Maynard feints and as Torito raises his hands in defense, Maynard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torito holds on and takes a little breather.
Torito keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Torito pulls Maynard in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torito is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Maynard wants to control from the top but Torito keeps moving.
Torito is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torito can't keep his opponent in guard - Maynard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Torito is working away.
Torito tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Torito won't allow Maynard to pass to mount.
Maynard is taking a breather. Torito says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Maynard is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torito keeps working.
Maynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torito is concentrating on defense, preventing Maynard from advancing position. #SUB#
Maynard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torito is just riding it out for now. Maynard eventually gives up the hold.
Torito is looking to control Maynard 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torito avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Torito misses the shot to the body.
Maynard throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Torito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torito.
Maynard lands a right hand.
Torito fails to pull guard.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard avoids a wild elbow strike from Torito.
Torito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torito's elbow.
Maynard tries a body shot but Torito blocks it.
Maynard gets through Torito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torito has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Torito blocks an uppercut.
Maynard works on Torito's body with a couple of short punches.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Torito controls his hands.
Maynard working aggressively here.
#T4#
Torito tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Torito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maynard closes the distance and pushes Torito back into the cage.
Torito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maynard up against the cage.#BC2#
Torito manages to break the clinch.
Torito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard .
Torito takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
And Maynard counters with a quick kick to the body but Torito blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Torito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torito. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torito is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torito takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Torito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torito scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Torito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torito was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Torito stuns Maynard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torito blocks a jab.
Maynard misses with a leg kick
and Torito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Maynard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito seems keen to control Maynard 's posture.#T1#
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Torito pulls Maynard in close to prevent any damage.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Maynard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Torito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torito can do to turn this around?
Torito is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Maynard controls the position from side control.
Torito struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Maynard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maynard is staying tight to Torito's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torito can't do much from the bottom here.
Torito is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maynard is staying active.#T3##SUB#
Maynard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Maynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Torito is defending well.
Torito holds on to Maynard 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Torito struggling a bit here.
Maynard working the ground and pound but Torito is defending the strikes.
Torito is not content to let Maynard control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Maynard swings around for an armbar but Torito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maynard 's guard.#SUB#
Maynard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Torito has passed into half guard!
#SU2#
Torito decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Torito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maynard at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Torito counters with a nice body shot.
Maynard misses with a low kick as Torito jumps back.
El Torito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Torito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but El Torito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Torito scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torito misses the shot to the body.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Torito avoids it.
Torito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Torito.
Maynard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maynard .
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Torito moves out of range easily.
Torito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maynard defends it well.
Maynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard lands with a slapping head kick.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torito looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .
#TD#
Maynard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torito!#T1#
Maynard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Torito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Maynard tries for a kimura but Torito is defending well.
Maynard controls the position.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Torito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maynard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Torito struggling a bit here.
Maynard cracks Torito with a big elbow.
Maynard working away.
Torito is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Maynard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maynard 's guard! Nice work there by Torito! #SU2#
Torito stands up and waves to Maynard to follow him. #T3##TD#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Torito keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard postures up.
Torito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torito is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Torito has control of Maynard 's left arm, preventing Maynard from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torito working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Torito misses.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Torito moved away.
Maynard looks for the body kick but Torito saw that one coming.
Maynard misses with an uppercut
and Torito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Torito.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Torito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
An out of breath Gray Maynard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RapidFC 6
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Maynard clinches up with Cricket and pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard is working Cricket over against the cage.
Cricket is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Maynard .
Maynard lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Maynard has clasped his hands together around Cricket's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cricket is letting Maynard control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Maynard has an Americana. Cricket didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maynard is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maynard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gray Maynard !
Our winner, Gray Maynard , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 2584 p4p, 232 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 14346 p4p, 0 weight class). Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gray Maynard ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Putski looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maynard (0) vs (2) Putski
Maynard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maynard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maynard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maynard ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maynard (4) vs (2) Putski
Maynard trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
Maynard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Putski is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maynard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Putski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Putski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maynard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maynard (4) vs (6) Putski
Putski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski swings around for an armbar but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maynard (6) vs (6) Putski
Putski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putski wants to sweep but no luck.
Putski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski looking for a sweep. Not yet Putski, not yet.
Putski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maynard trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Maynard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maynard (6) vs (10) Putski
Putski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maynard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Putski's guard! Nice work there by Maynard ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maynard (8) vs (10) Putski
Putski 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.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Maynard 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putski looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Putski controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maynard 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maynard (8) vs (12) Putski
Putski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Putski trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Putski passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for a submission of some sort.
Maynard looking for subs from the bottom but Putski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maynard (8) vs (15) Putski
Putski trying to control but Maynard is having none of it.
Putski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maynard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maynard is trying to escape the mount but Putski keeps good control and instead manages to take Maynard 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maynard (8) vs (18) Putski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maynard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Putski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maynard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Maynard 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Putski wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Putski tries to keep control of the position but Maynard is staying busy.
Maynard is in bad spot here.
Putski is persistently looking for the submission but Maynard is defending it well.
Putski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maynard is defending well though. Putski let's go of the attempt for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski has his arm under Maynard 's chin here. Game over son! Putski squeezes tightly and Maynard is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
A very excited looking Ivan Putski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 3
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Maynard moves out of range of the body kick.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard is looking to chop away at Spector's legs.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Spector counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maynard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spector swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard feinted with a counter takedown.
Maynard throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Spector gets a clinch.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard . #T1#
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Spector tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Spector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
Spector lands a left hand.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard throws a punch but it's blocked by Spector.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard tries to work over Spector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spector stalling in the clinch.
Spector blocks a body shot from Maynard .
A short body shot lands from Spector as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Spector.
A head punch on the inside from Spector fails to land.
Maynard swings wildly with an uppercut but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector blocks an uppercut.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Spector.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard .
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Spector.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector lands with a left to the head.
Spector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spector on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spector is keeping busy.
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector works on Maynard 's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Spector on the inside.
Spector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard 's elbow.
Spector has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maynard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spector can turn it around.
Spector tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector lands a nice uppercut.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maynard tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Spector.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard misses with a body punch.
Spector stops a takedown attempt from Maynard .
Maynard pushes Spector back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spector.
#T4#
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maynard tries to pull guard but Spector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spector tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
I was talking to Maynard 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spector throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Spector.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
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!
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Spector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maynard s head.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spector misses with a body punch.
Spector lands a nice uppercut.
Maynard lands with a light punch inside.
Spector tries to work over Maynard 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spector throws a low kick, looking for Maynard 's leg but Maynard calmly moves out of range.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector lands a right hook to the body.
Spector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spector scores with a leg kick.
Spector listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spector misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Maynard misses
and Spector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spector throws a hook to the side of Maynard 's head but Maynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Spector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard lands the left hand.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Spector.
As Spector tries to get set, Maynard tries to push him back and clinch up but Spector manages to avoid the attempt.
Spector on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spector is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maynard rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Spector lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maynard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spector counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Spector avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Spector. That snapped Maynard 's head back.
Spector misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Maynard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maynard tries to move into range but Spector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spector slips under a jab.
Maynard throws a leg kick that misses.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spector tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marc Spector seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Spector lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Spector there.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Spector steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spector takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spector appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spector checks a low kick from Maynard .
Spector misses with a hook.
Spector just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaynard .
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spector sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spector. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spector avoids it.
Spector lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Spector goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maynard appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Maynard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spector doesn't seem phased though.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maynard checks it well.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Spector's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard .
A punch lands to the side of Spector 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maynard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Spector.
Maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Maynard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Spector looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spector is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Maynard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spector controls the pace.#SUB#
Spector got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spector has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard 's legs - danger averted.
Spector sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
Spector feints and then cracks Maynard 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maynard down.
Spector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard 's calf.
Maynard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spector lands with a kick to the temple. Maynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spector scores with a shot to the body.
Spector scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Spector blocks the low kick.
Spector looks to land a body kick but Maynard moved away.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Maynard avoids it.
Maynard is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spector lands with a nice body punch.
Spector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maynard . Maynard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Spector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maynard . #T1#
Spector takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Spector rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage.
Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spector misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Spector stalling in the clinch.
Maynard jumps guard but Spector turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maynard misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard .
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Spector - that landed with a thud.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marc Spector is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Spector makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spector to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard .
Spector working aggressively here.
Spector lands a right hand.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector blocks an uppercut.
Maynard can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector blocks a body shot from Maynard .
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Spector misses with some punches.
#T3#
Spector lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard misses with the head strike.
Maynard misses with a knee strike.
Spector softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spector.
Marc Spector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Spector avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maynard as Spector tries to tie him up.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Spector.
Spector trying to stall but Maynard improves his position.
Maynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spector just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Spector avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector. #T4#
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard looking to stall.
Maynard works on Spector's body with a couple of short punches.
Spector misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
Maynard trying to land knees to the body.
Maynard misses with the head strike.
Spector stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Spector lands an uppercut.
Gray Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard misses with some punches.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spector 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Spector!
In his post fight interview, Marc Spector started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 7
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hays is looking to clinch.
Hays avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Hays. Hays maintains the clinch.
Maynard misses with a body punch.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maynard .
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Maynard jumps guard and drags Hays to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Hays from controlling successfully.
Hays sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maynard 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Maynard 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hays pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Hays tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hays tries to pass to full mount but Maynard defends it.
Maynard is pressing down on Hays's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hays trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hays content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maynard has locked up a guillotine! Maynard 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hays is holding on here and Maynard must be using up a lot of energy. Hays has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maynard gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
A victorious Gray Maynard 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:
MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Chambers cracks a nice hook into Maynard 's ribs.
Chambers lands a nice looking body shot.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Chambers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard .
Maynard scores with a nice body kick.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Chambers misses the target.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard throws a counter combo.
Maynard 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chambers under the eye.
Maynard fakes the leg kick and cracks Chambers in the body.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chambers blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Chambers finds it's target.
A cross from Chambers lands.#ROC#
Maynard is rocked!
Maynard tries to score with a low kick but Chambers moves his leg out of the way.
Chambers feinted with a counter takedown.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Chambers finish him?
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Chambers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chambers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks. #T1##CL#
Chambers drives through and clinches with Maynard against the cage.
#TD#
Chambers has hold of one of Maynard 's legs. Maynard is fighting the takedown attempt but Chambers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maynard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Chambers is sitting in close to Maynard 's body. Maynard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chambers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chambers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maynard .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
A very excited looking Gray Maynard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Maynard finds it's target.
Yaj misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Maynard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maynard . #SUB2#
Yaj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Yaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaj is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yaj working for submissions but it's allowed Maynard to get to half guard.
Maynard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Maynard wants to free his trapped foot but Yaj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Maynard 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Maynard is working for a kimura but Yaj is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Yaj actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard tries to pass to full mount but Yaj defends it.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard trying to control the pace.
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maynard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maynard winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Maynard wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Yaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maynard is putting a hurting on Yaj here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yaj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Maynard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maynard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Maynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Yaj is defending well. #T4#
Yaj is trying to improve his position.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yaj down.
Yaj is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Yaj manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maynard .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yaj tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj misses with a body punch
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.#CL2#
Yaj has Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Maynard pulls Yaj into guard.
#SUB#
Maynard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Yaj throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maynard 's body to avoid the submission. Maynard has instead reached around Yaj's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maynard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
A very excited looking Gray Maynard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Mir Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Mir Jr connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Mir Jr with that takedown attempt.
Maynard scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Mir Jr.
Mir Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Mir Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mir Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir Jr.
#T1#
Maynard swings for the body but Mir Jr moves out of range.
It looked like Mir Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard .
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
Maynard 's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maynard 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Mir Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Maynard throws out a counter right but Mir Jr avoids it with no problem.
Mir Jr fails with the takedown.
Mir Jr misses with a head kick.
Maynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mir Jr feints and then cracks Maynard 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maynard down.
Maynard scores with a decent looking hook.#T2##TD2#
Maynard drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir Jr is retaining full guard.
Maynard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mir Jr wants to stand up but Maynard is controlling him.
Mir Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard .
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mir Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
Maynard is keen to just control but Mir Jr is a slippery customer.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maynard stalling away here and it's allowed Mir Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maynard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mir Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard .
Maynard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir Jr's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Mir Jr misses.
Mir Jr dives in and grabs Maynard 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Mir Jr's head and hops out.
Mir Jr tries to land a front kick but Maynard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Mir Jr's leg. Mir Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard connects with a right hand. Mir Jr shakes it off.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Mir Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mir Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Mir Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Mir Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Mir Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Maynard , which made it look bad.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir Jr should have avoided that one.
Mir Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Mir Jr shoots in.
Mir Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Maynard flicks out a counter leg kick but Mir Jr steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir Jr misses with a body kick.
Mir Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mir Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir Jr with a poor takedown
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Mir Jr has been cut.
Maynard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mir Jr works the jab nicely.
Mir Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maynard but Maynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Mir Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard .
Mir Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
Gray Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mir Jr misses with a hook. Maynard ducked under it nicely.
Maynard throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Maynard
and Mir Jr counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maynard throws a wild body kick that Mir Jr sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Mir Jr misses the target.
Maynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mir Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Mir Jr's knee but Mir Jr avoids it well.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mir Jr.#TD#
Mir Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maynard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maynard is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard struggling a bit here.
Maynard tries to bench press Mir Jr off him but Mir Jr keeps the position. #T3#
Maynard struggling a bit here.
Maynard is looking to regain half guard here but Mir Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Maynard is still trying to improve position.
Mir Jr wants to stand but Maynard has his arm trapped.
Maynard regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maynard tries to roll over but Mir Jr keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mir Jr pulls his head out easily.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mir Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maynard as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maynard . That's going to slow Mir Jr down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gray Maynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir Jr'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Maynard .
Mir Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mir Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard .
Maynard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maynard dips to his left and cracks Mir Jr with an uppercut!
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir Jr slips a straight right by Maynard .
A quick step to the side and Mir Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard throws a push kick but Mir Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Mir Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Mir Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Mir Jr is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Mir Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Mir Jr is working away.
Mir Jr tries to kick Maynard off but Maynard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mir Jr's head.
Mir Jr is trying to stand back up but Maynard is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maynard is continuing to stall.
Frank Mir Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Mir Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mir Jr defending well though. #SUB2#
Maynard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Mir Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Maynard seems to be looking for submissions.
Maynard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mir Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mir Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mir Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maynard lands with a hook. Mir Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Maynard lands a lovely overhand right.
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mir Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir Jr. Mir Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard flicks out a counter leg kick but Mir Jr steps away.
Maynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Mir Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gray Maynard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maynard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
After winning the bout, Gray Maynard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 571
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Page throws a hook to the side of Maynard 's head but Maynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Page avoids the body shot from Maynard .
Maynard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Page throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Page seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Maynard misses.
Page blocks a head kick by Maynard .
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Page misses.
Maynard lands with an overhand left.
Maynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Page misses with a hook.
Page lands with a good body shot.
Page is looking to slow Maynard down with leg kicks. #T1#
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maynard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Page 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 Maynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard .
Maynard throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maynard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Maynard ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maynard slips a straight right by Page.
Page has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard .
Page is looking to score with low kicks.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard .
Page is looking to land body kicks.
Maynard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Page blocks it well.
A punch combination from Maynard misses.
Maynard throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Page throwing a counter right hand but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
A nice side step and Maynard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Page attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Page.
Maynard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Page but Page pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maynard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard lands a leg kick that knocks Page off balance momentarily.
Page will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maynard slips under a jab from Page.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maynard .
Page lands with a hook. Maynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Page lands a jab to the nose.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Maynard with a hook.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Page darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dennis Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Page misses with a low kick.
Dennis Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Page.
Page misses with a low kick.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page is looking to slow Maynard down with leg kicks.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maynard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maynard throws a low kick, looking for Page's leg but Page calmly moves out of range.
Page misses with a hook. Maynard ducked under it nicely.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard 's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.
Maynard scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Page tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page avoids the body shot from Maynard .
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard .
Maynard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Page.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard walks into a straight right hand from Page.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Page is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Page swings widly with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Maynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Page scores with a jab to the head.
Page lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maynard 's sensitive parts.
Page lands a leg kick that knocks Maynard off balance momentarily.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Page's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maynard under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard 's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page lands a nice shot that snaps Maynard 's head back.
Dennis Page is winning the standup battle so far.
Page throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maynard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Page tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Page throws a leg kick which misses Maynard 's front leg but catches the back leg as Maynard tries to avoid it.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Page checks the leg kick nicely there.
Page takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Nice defenses there by Maynard .
Maynard throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page moves away from the strike by Maynard .
Page connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Gray Maynard 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!
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Maynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Page misses with a low kick.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
Page lands with a hook. Maynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maynard 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Page bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maynard 's head.
Maynard scores with a sloppy right hand. Page should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Page is predictable there
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard 's head backwards.
Maynard scores with the left hand. Page knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Page scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Page connects with a body shot.
Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maynard misses with a looping left.
As Maynard backs away, Page returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Maynard avoids it.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Page.
Maynard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard .
Maynard staying out of range there.
Maynard throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page misses with a straight left.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Page.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Maynard slips a straight right by Page.
Page attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Page misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maynard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Page has got the better of the exchanges.
Page takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Page.
Maynard throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page with a jab.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body punch from Maynard .
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maynard counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maynard tries to clinch but Page is having none of it.
Page on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page lands with a nice body punch.
Maynard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Page's calf.
Maynard misses with a leg kick.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maynard misses the jab.
Maynard cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Maynard 's leg but Maynard calmly moves out of range.
Maynard cracks the inside of Page's front leg.
Maynard throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Maynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Maynard digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Page lands a nice shot that snaps Maynard 's head back.
Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Dennis Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Page goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Maynard tries to score with a low kick but Page moves his leg out of the way.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
Maynard throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Page seems unphased.
Page takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Maynard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Page walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard misses with a looping right.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Page throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maynard swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Maynard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maynard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maynard loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Maynard connects with a right hand. Page shakes it off.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maynard .
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Page misses with an uppercut.
Maynard lands a nice hook to Page's body. Page takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Page moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.
Maynard misses with a hook.
Page throws a head kick that misses
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Page off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Maynard lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maynard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Page momentarily.
Maynard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Page misses with a straight right.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maynard scores with a head kick. Page tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Page half committed to a counter leg kick.
Page throws a head kick that half lands.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard punishes Page's body with a nice straight punch.
Page cracks the inside of Maynard 's front leg.
Maynard takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Maynard checks a low kick from Page.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.#T3#
Page looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Page connects with a leg kick. Maynard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Maynard there.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Page tenderised Maynard 's leg. Maynard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Page goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Page.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
A jab from Page misses.
Page throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Page.
Page is looking to chop away at Maynard 's legs.
Page throws a low kick but Maynard avoids it.#T4#
Page drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Page seems unphased.
Maynard lands with a cross.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
A cross from Page lands.
Maynard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Page checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page's corner calls for a 1-2. Page obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Page takes one to the side of the head.
Maynard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Page throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Maynard misses the jab.
Gray Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Page 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Page!
Dennis Page 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:
AD515
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Henry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Henry.
Henry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry throws out a counter right but Maynard avoids it with no problem.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Maynard thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Maynard throws a lazy head kick
and Henry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henry drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Henry misses.
Maynard misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Henry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maynard throws a sloppy body shot
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Maynard wants to clinch
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henry walks into a stiff left hand from Maynard .
Henry throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Maynard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard . Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maynard thows a leg kick but Henry checks it
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maynard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard .
Maynard defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Maynard misses the target.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.
Maynard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maynard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maynard moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Maynard misses its target.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Henry has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Henry walks into a jab.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Henry.
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Henry throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maynard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henry cracks Maynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!
Henry thuds a left hand into Maynard 's body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Henry misses
and Maynard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Maynard .#TD#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maynard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henry wants to control but Maynard postures up.
Maynard landing strikes.
Maynard wants to control for a moment but Henry uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Henry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard thows a huge punch but Henry dodges it nicely.
Maynard is looking to pass Henry's guard but actually Henry recovers to full guard.
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maynard misses the jab.
Henry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Maynard looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard misses with a right hand
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henry has time to react.
Maynard misses the body punch
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Henry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Henry scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Maynard throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Henry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Henry's head. #T1#
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry misses the body punch
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Henry 's knee.
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Maynard moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Henry jabs Maynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry misses with a hook.
Maynard misses with a jab to the body
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henry throws a poor cross that misses
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard misses the jab.#T2#
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maynard lands a jab to Henry's midsection.
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!
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henry.
Maynard seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Maynard lands.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Henry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henry connects with a body shot.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Henry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Maynard throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Jab from Henry.
Maynard thows a leg kick but Henry checks it
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maynard lands a leg kick that knocks Henry off balance momentarily.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Henry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Gray Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#KD2#
Henry lands a big head kick that sends Maynard tumbling to the mat! Henry takes a step backwards and waves Maynard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Maynard .#T4#
Henry checks a leg kick nicely.
Maynard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henry lands with a right that hurts Maynard . Maynard looks to clinch but Henry throws a short knee that drops Maynard . This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Henry!
An out of breath John Henry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AD509
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Maynard lands a nice looking body shot.
Hell walks into a left hand.
Hell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hell tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Maynard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hell's head.
Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Hell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Maynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hell.
Nice cross by Maynard .
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Hell off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Hell misses with a looping left.
Hell 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.
Hell blocks a head kick by Maynard .
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Hell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maynard can pounce on him.
Raise Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hell.
Hell is looking to counter the offense by Maynard and move into the clinch.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard scores with a nice body kick.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .
Maynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell checks a leg kick.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and Hell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hell blocks a head kick by Maynard .
Hell swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard 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.
Hell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hell missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard throws out a counter right but Hell avoids it with no problem.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Maynard misses.#T2#
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Hell's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell steps in with a hook that catches Maynard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hell follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maynard looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raise Hell!
After the fight, Raise Hell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AD504
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Maynard .
Pietrzak throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Pietrzak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pietrzak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pietrzak throws a lazy uppercut
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pietrzak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pietrzak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pietrzak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maynard 's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maynard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Pietrzak counters with a single leg into guard. Maynard didn't expect that.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass. #SUB#
Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pietrzak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Maynard has his foot on Pietrzak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pietrzak works his way back into a safe position though.
Pietrzak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard is looking to sweep but instead, Pietrzak has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietrzak wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Pietrzak lands with a punch from half guard.
Pietrzak is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pietrzak trying to mount his opponent but Maynard defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Pietrzak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maynard striking from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard tries to roll over but Pietrzak keeps him under control.
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pietrzak prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Maynard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pietrzak stalling away here and it's allowed Maynard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #T3#
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietrzak is one step ahead there.
Maynard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pietrzak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maynard trying to keep a closed guard but Pietrzak is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pietrzak missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pietrzak misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard throwing a counter right hand but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard blocks a jab.
Pietrzak throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maynard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Pietrzak's ribs.#T4#
Pietrzak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Maynard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pietrzak misses with a hook.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard tries to clinch there but Pietrzak circles away.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Pietrzak saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Pietrzak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maynard to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Maynard lands a couple of digs.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maynard postures up.
Pietrzak pulls Maynard in close to prevent any damage.
Maynard won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pietrzak throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietrzak misses with a hook
#TD#
and Maynard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pietrzak's guard.
Maynard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pietrzak managing to control the position.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Pietrzak looking to control.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses. Pietrzak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maynard 's guard. Nice move by Pietrzak!#REVB##SUB2#
Pietrzak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maynard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maynard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maynard 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.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pietrzak's head.#T1#
Maynard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maynard distracts Pietrzak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak looking to control.
#SUB2#
Pietrzak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard trying to control but Pietrzak is working from the bottom.
Maynard pushes down on Pietrzak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pietrzak regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Pietrzak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pietrzak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pietrzak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maynard controlling Pietrzak's posture.
Pietrzak won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.
Pietrzak wants to pass the guard but Maynard is keeping the position.
Pietrzak stays in close to Maynard 's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Maynard has his foot on Pietrzak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pietrzak works his way back into a safe position though.
Maynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pietrzak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Maynard being controlled here momentarily.
Maynard won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
Pietrzak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Pietrzak is retaining full guard.
Pietrzak wants to sweep but no luck.
Maynard works over Pietrzak with some ground and pound from guard.
Maynard scoring with some ground and pound.
Pietrzak is trying to keep Maynard in close.
#T4#
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Pietrzak is keeping the position.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pietrzak controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard chips away with some ground and pound.
Pietrzak trying to control the position.
Pietrzak wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Maynard is fighting to break Pietrzak's control of his arms but Pietrzak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard is in close to Pietrzak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maynard postures up in Pietrzak's guard and throws a big left but Pietrzak blocks it.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Pietrzak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard connects with a body shot that sends Pietrzak's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Pietrzak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak scores with a jab to the body.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with a leg kick.
Maynard cracks Pietrzak with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Pietrzak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Maynard misses the target.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak connects with a body shot.
Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maynard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maynard swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Pietrzak seems unphased.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Pietrzak shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick that misses.
Pietrzak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pietrzak 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 Maynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maynard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Maynard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maynard cracks Pietrzak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Maynard ducked under it nicely.
Pietrzak misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Maynard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pietrzak.#T2#
Maynard throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pietrzak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!#CL#
Maynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Pietrzak.
A quick step to the side and Maynard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard blocks the body kick.
Pietrzak has his takedown stuffed
and Maynard counters with an outside leg kick.
Maynard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pietrzak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Pietrzak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pietrzak.
Pietrzak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pietrzak misses with the body kick#TD#
and Maynard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pietrzak!
Pietrzak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Maynard lands a nice forearm strike.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Pietrzak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pietrzak tries to improve position but can't.
Maynard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pietrzak some visible discomfort.
Pietrzak is trying to improve his position.
Maynard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maynard lands a few punches from side control.
Pietrzak tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Pietrzak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maynard working the head with strikes. #T4#
Pietrzak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pietrzak is trying to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak struggling a bit here.
Pietrzak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maynard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Maynard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pietrzak can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak taking a bit of punishment here - Maynard scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maynard 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
Our winner, Gray Maynard , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AD500
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Näkäräinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Näkäräinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Näkäräinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Näkäräinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Näkäräinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Näkäräinen has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Näkäräinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Näkäräinen pulls his head out easily.
Näkäräinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard is not content to let Näkäräinen control the position.
Näkäräinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Maynard has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Näkäräinen. Oh but Maynard has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Näkäräinen goes limp - he's gone! Maynard jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
Gray Maynard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD496: FORCEE
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Maynard .
Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a nice leg kick.
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Maynard misses with a wild combination.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
Maynard jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Maynard .
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard .
Maynard sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Maynard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maynard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Maynard rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Escobar tightens his grip and picks Maynard up, before dumping him to the ground. Maynard manages to land in guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar advances to half guard.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Maynard wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape.
Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maynard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard 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#
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar slips under a jab from Maynard .
Escobar is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Maynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Maynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Maynard lands a head kick!
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily.
Escobar with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Maynard 's head back.
Escobar with a jab.#T1#
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Escobar dives in and scores a takedown into Maynard 's guard.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar stands and throws Maynard 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard is pushing Escobar's head away, looking to escape. Escobar manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Maynard sneaks back into half guard.
Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maynard tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maynard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar is thwarting Maynard 's attempts to control the position.
Maynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maynard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.#TD#
Escobar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maynard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Maynard there.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Maynard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.#CL2#
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard misses with the head strike.
Maynard misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Maynard .
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Maynard misses with a straight right.
Escobar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Maynard misses with a body kick.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar attempts a counter takedown but Maynard avoids it well and moves away.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maynard !
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Escobar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maynard sprawls and moves away.
Maynard lands the left hand.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Escobar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maynard cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
Escobar swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar gets through Maynard 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Maynard working aggressively here.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maynard .#BC2#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
Escobar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maynard 's guard.
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard 's legs - danger averted.
Escobar preventing the sweep. #T4#
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Escobar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
Gray Maynard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD494: Right Leg Hospital
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Maynard throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maynard scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard .
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Johnson cracks Maynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maynard tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard .
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Maynard connects with a body shot.#T1#
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Maynard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Johnson misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maynard pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #TD#
Maynard has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Maynard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Maynard advances position into side control!#T3#
Johnson is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard 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.
Johnson tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maynard 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Maynard moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Maynard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maynard jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Maynard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Maynard avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Maynard throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson 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!
Nice shot by Maynard .#CL#
Maynard clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Maynard pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to circle away but Maynard has him pinned against the cage.
Maynard scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #BC#
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Maynard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Maynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Maynard takes a shot 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!
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kevin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maynard pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maynard tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Johnson. #T1#
Maynard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maynard keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard .
Johnson pushes Maynard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Maynard has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson tries to work over Maynard 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Maynard tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#BC#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Maynard 's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Johnson tries to work over Maynard 's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard .
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kevin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson jabs Maynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson takes one on the button.
A head kick by Maynard misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Maynard lands.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Maynard moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Maynard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maynard under the eye.
Maynard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maynard .
An inside leg kick from Maynard misses.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Maynard jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard scores with a head kick.
Maynard seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Maynard misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Maynard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kevin Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Maynard coming out on top.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Maynard . Maynard maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard '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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Maynard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Maynard throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Maynard ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Johnson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gray Maynard !
After winning the bout, Gray Maynard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD490: FightLand Montreal
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
Maynard thumps Mirzaev with a low kick.
Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Maynard there.
Mirzaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard 's head backwards.
A big left from Mirzaev misses.
Maynard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Mirzaev tries to sprawl but Maynard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard drops an elbow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Mirzaev is looking to escape.#T1#
Mirzaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mirzaev is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard stalling away here and it's allowed Mirzaev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mirzaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard trying to control but Mirzaev is working from the bottom.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Mirzaev keeps moving.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard working Mirzaev over with strikes.
Mirzaev has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maynard prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mirzaev's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maynard lands a nice short elbow.
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maynard slips a nice elbow through Mirzaev's hands, connecting with Mirzaev's forehead.
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maynard is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mirzaev is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard throwing shots but Mirzaev is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mirzaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mirzaev taking some punishment here, with Maynard in his half guard.
Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maynard is pressing down on Mirzaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mirzaev is holding on for now.
Mirzaev has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mirzaev clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Maynard .
Maynard tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maynard is looking for a takedown.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from Maynard .
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maynard .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maynard .
Mirzaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maynard .
Maynard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maynard .
Maynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maynard prevents Mirzaev from breaking the clinch.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Maynard .
A nice left hand lands by Maynard .
#T2#
Maynard 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
Maynard throws a leg kick which misses Mirzaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirzaev tries to avoid it.
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Mirzaev saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Maynard .
Maynard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Maynard throws a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Maynard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Maynard digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maynard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks. #ROC#
Maynard is rocked!
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Maynard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard .
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maynard .
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Mirzaev throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard .
Maynard lands a nice looking body kick.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirzaev off the cage and back into range.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Maynard misses its intended target.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Maynard .
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirzaev's sensitive parts.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard .
Maynard works the jab nicely.
Maynard lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Mirzaev.
A head kick misses from Maynard . #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirzaev, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard .
Mirzaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirzaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Mirzaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Maynard avoids a kick to the body.
Maynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Maynard scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maynard cracks Mirzaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Maynard gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Maynard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maynard is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer.
Maynard prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Mirzaev is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard .
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard trying to mount his opponent but Mirzaev defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
A very excited looking Gray Maynard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Maynard looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range.
Grabowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maynard scores with a jab. Grabowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grabowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard .#TD2#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grabowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grabowski is looking for a sweep.
Maynard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Maynard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Maynard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grabowski, who protects the arm well.
Grabowski is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Maynard throws an elbow but Grabowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Maynard cracks Grabowski with a big right hand but Grabowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grabowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maynard .
An elbow from Maynard crashes against the mat.
Maynard scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Maynard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grabowski tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maynard lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Maynard scoring with punches and elbows.
Maynard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maynard lands some shots froms side control.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Grabowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard working the ground and pound but Grabowski is defending the strikes.
Grabowski gets back to half guard.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maynard working over Grabowski with some ground and pound. Grabowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Grabowski's temple. #SUB2#
Maynard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Grabowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grabowski wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Grabowski is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grabowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard .
Maynard is pressing down on Grabowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grabowski is holding on for now. #T4#
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grabowski keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski is looking to improve his position.
Maynard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grabowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grabowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maynard 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maynard 's back!
Grabowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maynard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grabowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grabowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maynard lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski lunges at Maynard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maynard 's hand.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Maynard coming out on top.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Maynard .
It looked like Grabowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Maynard connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Maynard misses
and Grabowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard misses the jab.#T1#
Maynard 's corner calls for a 1-2. Maynard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maynard lands a jab to the nose.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Grabowski avoids nicely.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Maynard .
It looked like Grabowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grabowski takes one on the button.
Maynard lands a glancing blow to the side of Grabowski's head.
Nice body punch from Maynard .
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grabowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
#T2#
Maynard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Maynard throws a head kick that half lands.
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Grabowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grabowski throws a hook to the side of Maynard 's head but Maynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maynard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grabowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Grabowski!
Grabowski misses with a looping left.
Grabowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maynard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maynard . That's going to slow Grabowski down.
Grabowski missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Grabowski.
Maynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grabowski.
Maynard 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.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grabowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maynard tries to clinch up.
Maynard looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range. #T4#
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard misses with a jab to the body
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard connects with a right hand. Grabowski shakes it off.
Grabowski throws a jab when Maynard was well out of range.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Maynard scores with a nice strike.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Grabowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Maynard gets a clinch. #BC#
Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Grabowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Maynard misses.
Grabowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grabowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grabowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maynard .
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maynard .
Grabowski throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily.
Maynard connects with a jab.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Maynard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grabowski looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Maynard tries a quick counter leg kick but Grabowski is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grabowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grabowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grabowski but Grabowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Maynard throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maynard 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grabowski under the eye.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Maynard ducked under it nicely.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabowski misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski blocks the body kick.
Maynard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maynard scores with a jab. Grabowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maynard misses with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grabowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maynard 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grabowski under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Maynard . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maynard .
Maynard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Maynard .
Maynard throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maynard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard lands a leg kick that knocks Grabowski off balance momentarily.#T3#
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Grabowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maynard works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Grabowski is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard .
Maynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grabowski backwards. #BC#
Grabowski breaks from the clinch.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Maynard .
Maynard lands the left hand.
Grabowski takes one to the chin there.
Maynard lands a jab to the head.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard blocks a jab.#T4#
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
Maynard lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maynard connects with a body shot that sends Grabowski's belly button to the back.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Maynard misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grabowski misses the target.
Grabowski throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot lands for Grabowski.#ROC#
Maynard is rocked!
Grabowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maynard can pounce on him.
Grabowski throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Maynard - just one landing.
Grabowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Grabowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabowski finish him?
Maynard throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard .
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
Gray Maynard 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Ama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ama wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ama tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard scores with a shot to the body.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Ama.
Nice uppercut there from Maynard .
Baby Ama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ama wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side#TD#
and Maynard counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Ama is rocked!#SUB#
Ama tries to escape back to his feet but Maynard has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Ama's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Ama is tapping! Maynard saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gray Maynard !
A victorious Gray Maynard 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maynard on the side of the head.
Maynard throws out a powerful jab.
Maynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teller throws a head kick that misses.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teller 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.
Maynard lands a 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!
Teller thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Teller throws a jab when Maynard was well out of range.
Maynard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Maynard cracks Teller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Teller counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Teller misses.
A quick step to the side and Maynard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard works over Teller's head and body with a nice combination.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Teller looks for the body kick but Maynard saw that one coming.
Teller slips a jab from Maynard .
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Teller swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Jax Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Maynard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teller staying out of range there.
Teller lands a slapping body shot.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Maynard connects with a body shot.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Teller thuds a left hand into Maynard 's body.
Maynard misses with the body kick
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teller takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller wants to land a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
Teller throws a sloppy head kick
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Maynard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maynard .
Teller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maynard .
Teller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Maynard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Teller misses
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maynard . Maynard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Maynard misses.
Maynard takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Teller connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller lands with a slapping head kick.
Teller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teller.
Maynard misses with a looping right.
Maynard throws a hook but Teller blocks it.
Maynard throws the left hand but Teller avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
Maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Teller misses.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
Maynard misses with a body punch
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Teller misses with a body kick.
Teller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Teller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maynard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maynard walks into a left hand.
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Teller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maynard has got the better of the exchanges.
Maynard swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Teller takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller tries to clinch but Maynard moves away
and Maynard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maynard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maynard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Maynard misses with a kick to the body
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller looks to land a body kick but Maynard moved away.#T1#
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard walks into a straight right hand from Teller.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller connects with a high kick.
A big right from Teller misses.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Teller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maynard scores with a leg kick.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Maynard should have avoided that one. #TD#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maynard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Teller bucks up and tries to throw Maynard off but instead Maynard has got his back!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Teller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maynard .
Maynard lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Teller hold on?!
Maynard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maynard missing with punches from the back.
Maynard missing with punches from the back.
Teller manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Maynard is now in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Teller on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Teller tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Maynard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Maynard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teller, who protects the arm well.
Maynard trying to control the position but Teller is working away.
Maynard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Teller keeping his opponent close.
Maynard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maynard is trying to ground and pound but Teller uses the momentary lack of control by Maynard to regain half guard.
Maynard 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.#T4#
Teller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard .
Maynard is trying to control the action in half guard but Teller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maynard seems to be working for a kimura but Teller defends the submission attempt.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teller's head.
Maynard is nestled in close to Teller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maynard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teller takes a step back to recover.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard .
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maynard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller connects with a body shot.
Maynard misses with a left hand
and Teller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maynard tries to score with a low kick but Teller moves his leg out of the way.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maynard misses with a body shot
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
Maynard throws a low kick but Teller moves out of range easily.
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Teller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard .
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Gray Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
It looked like Maynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maynard .
Maynard misses with a shot to the body
and Teller counters with a good low kick that Maynard was not able to check.
Maynard scores with a shot to the body.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Maynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maynard moves out of range of the leg kick from Teller.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Maynard misses its target.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it.
Teller is looking to slow Maynard down with leg kicks.
Teller walks into a jab.#T2#
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Maynard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maynard blocks a jab.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard .
Maynard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Teller swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Teller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maynard .
Maynard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teller is out of range and Maynard settles back down.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller moves away from the strike by Maynard .
Teller avoids the body shot from Maynard .
Teller throws a push kick but Maynard slaps the foot to one side.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teller as he jumps to the side.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
Teller connects with a high kick.
Teller moves away from the strike by Maynard .
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maynard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teller lands a jab to Maynard 's midsection.
Maynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Jax Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard keeps Teller at a distance using the push kick.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Teller lands with a slapping head kick.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Teller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Maynard .
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Maynard rushes Teller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Teller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teller keeps control of Maynard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Teller tries to work over Maynard 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maynard dodges an elbow strike from Teller.
Teller lands a damaging elbow.
Maynard prevents Teller from breaking the clinch.
Teller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Maynard avoids a wild elbow strike from Teller.
A body shot lands from Maynard .
Teller lands a nice elbow.
Maynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teller tries to land a knee to the head but Maynard blocks with his arms.
Maynard is leaning against Teller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teller lands an elbow inside.
Maynard has Teller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teller tries to circle away but Maynard has him pinned against the cage.
Teller missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Teller.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
Our winner, Gray Maynard , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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