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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarkas.
Tarkas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maze throws a leg kick which misses Tarkas's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarkas tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Maze moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tarkas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maze lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Tars Tarkas has been cut.
Maze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maze lands with a light punch inside.
Tarkas jumps guard but Maze turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maze lands with a light punch inside.
Maze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maze.
Still in the clinch, Maze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarkas backwards.
Maze lands a shot to the body.
Maze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tarkas is breathing heavily.
Maze lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Maze lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Tarkas is rocked!
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarkass head.
Oh Tarkas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarkas looking to stall.
Maze pushes Tarkas against the cage. Maze is working some dirty boxing. Maze pushes off with a quick right hook! Tarkas goes down! Tarkas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Maze moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Maze closes the distance and clinches.
Maze tries a body shot but Thurny blocks it.
Maze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maze lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Thurny has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maze pushes Thurny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maze prevents the takedown attempt.
Maze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maze pushes Thurny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maze.
Thurny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Thurny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maze lands with a right to the head.
Maze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A body shot lands from Maze.
Thurny can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Thurny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thurny backwards. #ROC2#Thurny is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze lands with a left to the head.
Oh Thurny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maze obliges.
Thurny is breathing heavily.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Thurny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Thurny.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Thurny.
Thurny blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Thurny seems to have got his legs back now.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze presses Thurny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maze digs a right hand underneath Thurny's ribcage. Thurny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maze lands a body punch. #T2#
Maze scores with a hook to the body.
Thurny managing to block the knees to the body from Maze.
Maze presses Thurny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maze lands a body punch.
Maze lands with a left to the head.
Maze cracks Thurny with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Maze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maze gets through Thurny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maze scores with a shoulder strike.
Maze lands a nice shot to the body.
Maze pushes Thurny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maze dips a shoulder and cracks Thurny with a mighty uppercut! Thurny falls back against the cage and Maze unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thurny is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maze screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moonlight Maze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Moonlight Maze thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze leaves Silie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maze pinned against the cage. Maze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maze moves away from the strike by Silie. #CL2#
Maze clinches up against the cage.
Maze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silie backwards.
Maze tries to throw a body punch but Silie avoids it by throwing Maze back against the cage.
Maze lands a left hand.
Silie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maze lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Maze.
Maze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silie backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silie jumps guard but Maze stands there with Silie around his waist. Silie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Silie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maze lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Maze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maze prevents the takedown attempt.
Maze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maze working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Silie is rocked!
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Silie.
Oh Silie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Silie.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silie seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maze.
A shot in the inside from Maze.
Maze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maze pushes Silie against the cage. Maze is working some dirty boxing. Maze pushes off with a quick right hook! Silie goes down! Silie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Maze moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze dips to his left and cracks Spurgeon with an uppercut!
Spurgeon ducks under a wild hook from Maze.
Spurgeon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maze defends it well.
Spurgeon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spurgeon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maze.
Spurgeon shoots in for a takedown but Maze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Maze slams his shin into Spurgeon's torso.
Maze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maze throws a leg kick which misses Spurgeon's front leg but catches the back leg as Spurgeon tries to avoid it.
Maze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spurgeon under the eye.
Spurgeon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maze counters with an inside leg kick.
Maze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maze cracks Spurgeon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Spurgeon is rocked!#T1#
Spurgeon tries for a takedown but Maze circles away easily
and Maze counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Joe gets a double leg takedown into Maze's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maze has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Joe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maze, up you get! #T1#
Maze misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Joe counters by clinching up.
Maze goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Maze working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Maze keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Maze's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maze is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze preventing the sweep.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Joe working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Maze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maze.#SUB#
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Maze is defending well.
Maze manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maze still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maze has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Maze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well.
Joe struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maze.
Joe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Joe has closed the distance and engaged Maze in a clinch.
#TD2#
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joe is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Joe trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joe trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Joe defends the submission attempt.
Moonlight Maze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
#SUB2#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze. #SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe wants to improve his position but Maze is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maze 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.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Maze pushes his legs off easily.
Maze preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Maze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joe! #REVR#
Maze tries to improve position but can't.
Maze is not content to let Joe control the position.
Maze tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maze is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maze is looking for a sweep.
Joe is putting a hurting on Maze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maze is looking to reverse the position.
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 Glass Joe 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maze is tightening it up a little... Joe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PF18 Weight v Choo
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Maze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheven is trying to defend but Maze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheven sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.
Sheven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maze passes Sheven's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Maze is working for an americana but Sheven has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Maze was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheven trying to keep a closed guard but Maze is proving a slippery customer.
Maze looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Maze keeps trying to improve his position.
Maze slips nicely into half guard.
Sheven's coaches at Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Sheven is defending well.
#SUB2#
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sheven has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maze is working away from the top position though.
Sheven gets back to full guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.
Maze won't allow Sheven to sweep him here.
Maze wants to pass the guard but Sheven is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maze trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sheven manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sheven pushing down on Maze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sheven prevents Maze from improving his position.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sheven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maze sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheven pulls his head out easily.
Sheven lands strikes from half guard.
Sheven wants to pass to mount but Maze is defending the position.
Maze gets back to full guard.
Sheven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maze is keeping the position for now.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.
Sheven distracts Maze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Maze has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheven defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maze working for a triangle but Sheven defends it easily.
#T4#
Maze keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.
Sheven passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze tries to roll over but Sheven keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheven pulls his head out easily.
Sheven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Sharven Sheven 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.#R2#
Maze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maze somewhat.
Maze wants to clinch.
Maze dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maze's hands.#TD2#
Maze gets a double leg takedown into Sheven's guard.#ES#
Sheven has his feet on Maze's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Maze with that takedown attempt.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Sheven connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze goes for a double leg but Sheven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheven continues to drive forward.
Sheven fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maze just manages to avoid it.
Sheven feints and then cracks Maze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maze down.
Sheven throws a right and a left that Maze avoids nicely.
Sheven lands a right hook to the body.
Maze is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maze wants to clinch.#TD#
Sheven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maze has hold of Sheven's hands but Sheven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharven Sheven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maze is in trouble now - Sheven has advanced to mount!
Sheven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sheven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sheven lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Sheven lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze has given up his back.
Sheven is punishing Maze with some ground and pound. #ROC#Maze is rocked!
Maze looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sheven.
Maze is trapped and Sheven is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Maze is still in real trouble! Can Sheven finish him?
Maze is in bad spot here.
Maze seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maze can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sheven working for a choke but Maze is defending well.
Maze is trying to break free.
Sheven 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.
Maze can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Sheven is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Maze with him. Maze is trying to defend but Sheven has an arm under the chin now! Maze grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sharven Sheven!
A very excited looking Sharven Sheven 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.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'. |
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Event:
PF11 Tiotio v Philips
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maze's guard.#SUB2#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Maze working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Maze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Maze trying to move into half guard but instead Joe has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Maze is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Maze has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Maze being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joe is sitting in close to Maze's body. Maze has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Joe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Joe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moonlight Maze!
A less than humble Moonlight Maze misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 3090 p4p, 360 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2443 p4p, 302 weight class). Maze's entrance music is Winger Can't Get Enough . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lucan is working for takedown but Maze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maze prevents it.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moonlight Maze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Maze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (0) Lucan
Maze tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Maze is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maze defends it easily.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maze is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (2) Lucan
Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maze working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan passes Maze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (2) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maze is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but Maze is in no mood to give up.
Maze is trying to escape the mount.
Lucan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lucan tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Maze defends the submission attempt.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Maze is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Maze is keeping the position.
Lucan stands and throws Maze's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (2) vs (8) Lucan
Lucan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maze! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maze (2) vs (10) Lucan
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan trying to control but Maze is having none of it.
Maze is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan has hold of Maze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan controlling the position easily from mount.
Maze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Maze is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action.
Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Maze is having none of it.
Maze is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control but Maze is having none of it.
Lucan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maze is surviving well by controlling Lucan's body position as best he can.
Maze bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (4) vs (10) Lucan
Lucan keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan pulls Maze in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (4) vs (12) Lucan
Lucan passes into half guard.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (4) vs (15) Lucan
Maze tries to buck Lucan off but Lucan is having none of it.
Maze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maze sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze is in trouble now - Lucan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (4) vs (18) Lucan
Maze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maze regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan 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.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze is not content to let Lucan control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Maze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maze still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maze has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maze (8) vs (18) Lucan
Lucan tries to buck Maze off but Maze is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maze off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maze (8) vs (22) Lucan
Lucan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lucan tightening his grip on Maze, looking for the choke.
Lucan looks winded!
Lucan tries to get the hooks in deep but Maze pushed the leg off.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Lucan working for the choke.
Maze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan prevents Maze from improving his position.
Maze is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Maze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maze manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Maze's guard.
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lucan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Maze screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lucan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edwin Lucan!
After winning the bout, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maze.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Maze has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zaire is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zaire tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
Maze tries to pass to full mount but Zaire defends it. #SUB#
Zaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze prevents Zaire from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaire has Maze pulled in close to control his posture.
Zaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Zaire has Maze pulled in close to control his posture.
Maze passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maze tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zaire regains half guard.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but Zaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage. #T2#
Zaire is trying to maintain the position but Maze is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Maze 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.
Maze wants to free his trapped foot but Zaire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaire trying to control here.
#SUB#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Zaire moves into full guard.
#T3#
Maze passes Zaire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maze stops Zaire from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaire wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Maze 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.
#SUB#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Zaire works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaire working a defensive guard here.
Maze preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maze drops back looking for a leg! Zaire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaire manages to kick Maze off! Maze jumps back into Zaire's guard.
Maze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaire's guard.
Zaire wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaire circles away.
Zaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Maze off the cage and back into range.
Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maze.#ROC2#
Maze is rocked!
Maze gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Zaire points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Maze wakes up just in time to hear Zaire thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
Moonlight Maze was interviewed post fight and said 'blessed'.
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1902 p4p, 233 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1998 p4p, 248 weight class). Maze has chosen Winger Can't Get Enough as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tetsuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maze somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maze or perhaps it was just good defense by Tetsuo, which made it look bad.
Maze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo defends it nicely.
Tetsuo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze shoots in for a double leg but Tetsuo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maze with a poor takedown
and Tetsuo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (0) Maze
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tetsuo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but Maze defending well.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Tetsuo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (5) vs (0) Maze
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tetsuo controlling the pace.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
Tetsuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maze looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tetsuo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (8) vs (0) Maze
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze is trying to improve his position.
Maze seems a little lost for a moment, as Tetsuo dominates the positioning.
Maze is looking to regain half guard here but Tetsuo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tetsuo wants to control but Maze is keeping him busy.
Tetsuo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze tries to bench press Tetsuo off him but Tetsuo keeps the position.
Tetsuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maze keeps working.
Maze is looking to regain half guard here but Tetsuo keeps moving and retains side control.
Maze being controlled for a moment.
Maze is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maze's face as Tetsuo controls the position.
Maze is trying to get back to half guard.
Tetsuo trying to control the action but Maze is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo taking a breather here.
Tetsuo wants to control but Maze is keeping him busy.
Maze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is staying tight to Maze's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maze tries to bench press Tetsuo off him but Tetsuo keeps the position.
Maze trying to remain calm as Tetsuo controls from the top position.
Maze prevents Tetsuo from moving into mount.
Maze gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (10) vs (0) Maze
Maze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tetsuo content just to control the position here.
Maze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tetsuo tries to pass to full mount but Maze defends it.
Maze tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
Tetsuo is taking a breather. Maze 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tetsuo seems content to control.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Tetsuo trying to control the action but Maze is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Maze wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Maze is refusing to be controlled, as Tetsuo sits in half guard.
Maze is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maze 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.
Tetsuo trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo stays in close to Maze's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetsuo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (13) vs (0) Maze
Tetsuo trying to control the action but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze sneaks back into half guard.
Tetsuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maze wants to get back to full guard but Tetsuo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (16) vs (0) Maze
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tetsuo (19) vs (0) Maze
Tetsuo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maze's body.
Maze is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tetsuo controlling well, preventing Maze from escaping the position.
Maze is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tetsuo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maze's body.
Tetsuo continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maze prevents Tetsuo from getting a body triangle.
Maze turns into Tetsuo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (19) vs (2) Maze
Tetsuo trying to control the position.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tetsuo has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maze looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Our winner, Jurgen Tetsuo, 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.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'. |
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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 18773 p4p, 524 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1919 p4p, 230 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maze's choice of entrance music: Winger Can't Get Enough . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ty moves into the clinch.
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ty is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Maze
Ty tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ty defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well.
Ty tries to get to full guard but Maze has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Maze wants to pass to mount but Ty is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maze is working away from the top position though.
Ty won't allow Maze to pass to mount.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is working for a kimura but Ty is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze is thwarting Ty's attempts to control the position.
Maze prevents Ty from improving his position.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Ty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze prevents Ty from improving his position.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ty is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is looking for a kimura but Ty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking for a sweep. Maze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Ty defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ty moves into full guard.
Maze lying in Ty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Maze taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Ty!
Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Moonlight Maze was interviewed post fight and said 'blessed'. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1783 p4p, 212 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2251 p4p, 257 weight class). Maze comes to the ring accompanied by Winger Can't Get Enough . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Priest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maze tries to avoid it but Priest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maze to the ground. Maze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze gets tackled into the ropes by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch.
Priest wants a takedown but no success here.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maze turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maze manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maze (4) vs (0) Priest
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (7) vs (0) Priest
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maze tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest prevents Maze from improving position.
Maze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest gets back to half guard.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Maze stands and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (10) vs (0) Priest
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Priest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maze (12) vs (0) Priest
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Priest has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Maze has a good base and remains in mount.
Maze wants to take Priest's back but he can't do it this time.
Maze working for a submission but Priest is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest wants to control but Maze is keeping busy.
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Priest defends the submission attempt.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Priest manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maze has Priest in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (12) vs (2) Priest
Maze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priest has picked Maze up and slammed him! Maze can't keep hold of the triangle and Priest manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (12) vs (5) Priest
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest trying to control the action but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest controlling the pace.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Maze defending well.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest wants to control but Maze is keeping him busy.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (12) vs (8) Priest
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maze is looking to escape.
Priest fails to move to back control.
Priest controlling the pace for now.
Maze is looking to get to half guard.
Priest tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest looking to control but Maze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maze regains half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Maze defends it.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest is keen to just control but Maze is a slippery customer.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maze has locked up a guillotine! Maze's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Priest is holding on here and Maze must be using up a lot of energy. Priest has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maze gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moonlight Maze!
A less than humble Moonlight Maze misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 4834 p4p, 447 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1614 p4p, 196 weight class). Maze comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Winger Can't Get Enough kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cup.
Maze lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Maze
Cup looking to control.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze has gone for a leg lock! Cup slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) Maze
Maze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is pushing down on Maze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maze is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup stalling away here and it's allowed Maze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cup passes Maze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup wants to free his trapped foot but Maze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Well, if Cup is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup prevents Maze from improving his position.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
Cup passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (2) Maze
Cup tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze regains half guard.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cup stalling.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (8) vs (2) Maze
Cup tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup wants to take his opponent's back but Maze doesn't allow it.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup content just to control the position here.
Maze has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (11) vs (2) Maze
Maze wants to escape the position.
Maze is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Maze defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maze staying busy and making it hard for Cup to control.
Maze tries to escape the position.
Maze is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cup gets his way!
Cup keeps control of the position easily here as Maze tries to buck him off.
Cup has the hooks in. Maze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cup working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cup controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Cup with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cup wants to pass to mount but Maze is defending the position.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Cup wants to pass to mount but Maze is defending the position.
Maze is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cup trying to pass the guard but Maze defending well.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Maze tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (14) vs (2) Maze
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maze stops Cup from passing to mount.
Maze is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup is really struggling to control Maze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maze is trying to improve his position.
Cup tries to move to mount but Maze blocks the move with his legs.
Maze is looking to reverse the position.
Maze keeps trying to improve his position.
Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maze keeps working.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Cup works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (17) vs (2) Maze
Maze is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cup wants to take Maze's back but he can't do it this time.
Cup is working hard here to advance position.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup takes Maze's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maze is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cup (20) vs (2) Maze
Maze is keeping busy.
Cup has the hooks in. Maze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maze manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cup's guard. Nice work there by Maze.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (20) vs (4) Maze
Maze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maze is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup controlling the position for now.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cup defends it well.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cup moves into full guard.
Cup controls Maze momentarily but Maze frees himself.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cup keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
Cup is adopting a defensive guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cup is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cup has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (22) vs (4) Maze
Maze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maze is tightening it up a little... Cup has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cup reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cup taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1565 p4p, 205 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4425 p4p, 428 weight class). Maze comes to the ring accompanied by Winger Can't Get Enough . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maze scores with a takedown into Knight's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (0) Knight
Maze pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Knight won't allow Maze to pass to mount.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maze tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knight trying to control here.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maze works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (5) vs (0) Knight
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maze has control of Knight's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knight regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze wants to take his opponent's back but Knight doesn't allow it.
Maze looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Maze is having none of it.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maze wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maze.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight tries to hold on but Maze postures up.
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight regains half guard.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knight is looking to control Maze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Maze is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Maze tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maze is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Knight tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maze 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.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Maze works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (8) vs (0) Knight
Maze quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Maze but it's paid off an Knight is forced to tap! Nice work by Maze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1495 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2086 p4p, 254 weight class). Maze comes into the arena with Winger Can't Get Enough blaring out of the sound system. Del Oeste is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming Home. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryan Del Oeste enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Del Oeste moves into range and clinches up with Maze.
Del Oeste gets control of Maze's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Oeste will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Oeste is keeping the position for now.
Del Oeste has his foot on Maze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maze works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maze is aware though and is defending well.
Maze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maze defends well.
Maze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Maze pushes his legs off easily.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Oeste had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maze defends it easily.
Maze is pushing down on Del Oeste's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Oeste is fighting to maintain full guard but Maze has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Oeste is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura but Del Oeste is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Del Oeste moves into full guard.
Del Oeste looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maze drops back looking for a leg! Del Oeste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Oeste manages to kick Maze off! Maze jumps back into Del Oeste's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maze defends well.
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Maze defends easily.
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maze passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (3) vs (0) Del Oeste
Maze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Oeste is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Del Oeste tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Oeste has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Maze 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.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Oeste sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Oeste trying to control but Maze postures up.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Oeste is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to control but can't.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is working for a kimura but Del Oeste is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Del Oeste is trying to control but can't.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Oeste 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 Maze. Oh but Del Oeste has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maze goes limp - he's gone! Del Oeste jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Del Oeste!
A very excited looking Ryan Del Oeste 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:
ACE13 MI vs Jones
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Maze drives through with a takedown into Cain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maze works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Cain defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.
Cain is trying to maintain the position but Maze is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Cain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cain is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cain wants to control but Maze is keeping busy.
Maze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cain is trying to control the position but Maze postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cain has his foot on Maze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maze works his way back into a safe position though.
Maze connects with a couple of short punches.
Maze throws an elbow that misses. Cain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maze's guard. Nice move by Cain!#REVR#
Cain content to stall in guard here.
Maze will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maze wants to stand up but Cain is controlling him.
Maze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cain content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Cain won't allow Maze to sweep him here.
Cain wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a triangle here. Cain is fighting it but it looks tight! Maze pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moonlight Maze!
After the fight, Moonlight Maze 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Maze closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester lands a left hand.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maze on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Lester tries to stall but Maze uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maze.
Lester digs a right hand underneath Maze's ribcage. Maze let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maze.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maze.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lester working aggressively here.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester slowing the pace effectively.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester blocking some punches.
Maze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester trying to stall but Maze improves his position.
Maze working aggressively here.
Maze lands a left hand.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maze.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maze.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Maze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
Lester digs a right hand underneath Maze's ribcage. Maze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Maze scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Lester tries to work over Maze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester lands a right hand.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Maze backwards. #T4#
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
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!
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Maze controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Lester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maze.
Lester gets through Maze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maze lands with a light punch inside.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester lands a right hand.
Maze misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lester has managed to clinch.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Maze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze lands a nice uppercut.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maze's elbow.
Maze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Maze.
Moonlight Maze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Maze.
Maze prevents a body shot from Lester.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Maze. #T1#
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Maze.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester cracks Maze with a nice body shot.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze blocking some punches.
Maze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. #T2#
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze lands with a short shot to the head.
Maze working aggressively here.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Lester misses with some punches.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Maze working aggressively here.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Maze.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Maze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester is looking to control Maze's arms but Maze gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lester has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Maze.
Lester blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maze blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Maze.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maze.
Lester working aggressively here.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester is looking to control Maze's arms but Maze gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lester has his back to the cage.
Lester lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lester is pushing Maze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maze wants to clinch but Lester slips to the side
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Maze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lester.#CUT2#
It looks like Moonlight Maze has been cut.
Lester throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Lester darts in and clinches Maze up against the cage.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester working aggressively here.
Maze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maze blocks a body shot from Lester.
Maze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Maze.
Maze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
Maze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maze working aggressively here.
#T1#
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazes head.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Maze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze working aggressively here.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moonlight Maze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze working aggressively here.
Lester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester tries a body shot but Maze blocks it.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Maze.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. #T3#
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Maze.
Maze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maze backwards.
Lester blocking some punches.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maze as Lester tries to tie him up.
Lester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maze up against the cage.
Maze blocks a body shot from Lester.
A shot in the inside from Maze.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maze 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Maze closes the distance and clinches.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn working aggressively here.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Scarn.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Maze lands with a short shot to the head.
Maze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze working aggressively here.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Maze shrugs off. #T1#
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Maze dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with some punches.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maze working aggressively here.
Scarn lands a left hand.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maze dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maze.
Scarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Maze blocks an uppercut.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze gets through Scarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
A short uppercut from Maze.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maze told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn pushes Maze back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Scarn tightens his grip and picks Maze up, before dumping him to the ground. Maze manages to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scarn's guard. #REVB#
Maze works over Scarn with some ground and pound from guard.
Maze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maze is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maze tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Maze rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Maze shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Moonlight Maze has been cut.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Scarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scarn lands a right hand.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Maze lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maze blocks an elbow strike.
Scarn lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Maze lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Maze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maze's defenses.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael Scarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
A short left from Scarn.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with the head strike.
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!
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn. #T2#
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarn.
Maze lands with a right to the head.
Scarn working aggressively here.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Maze takes an elbow to the temple.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Maze 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moonlight Maze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maze moves into range and clinches up with Scarn.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maze pushes Scarn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Maze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarn is trying to stall.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Scarn lands an uppercut.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Maze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maze misses with some punches.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Maze lands a shoulder strike.
Maze lands a shoulder strike.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Scarn lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Maze 's eye.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Maze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Moonlight Maze's cut even more.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maze backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Scarn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Michael Scarn 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.
Moonlight Maze spoke after the fight, saying 'blessed'.
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Event:
Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cathaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Maze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Maze lands a hook that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Cathaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cathaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maze lands a nice uppercut.
Cathaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Cathaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maze is out of range and Cathaway settles back down.
Cathaway scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cathaway misses the target.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Maze moves to clinch but Cathaway breaks away
and Cathaway counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway throws a lazy right hand but Maze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Cathaway gets tackled into the cage by Maze. Maze maintains the clinch.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head. #BC#
Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway is having none of it. #CL2#
Maze drives through and clinches with Cathaway against the cage.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cathaway.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maze slips a jab from Cathaway.
Maze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cathaway. #T2#
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maze lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Cathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cathaway. #CL2#
Maze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway misses with a looping left.
Cathaway throws a chopping leg kick but Maze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maze tries to clinch up but Cathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Cathaway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cathaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maze.
Maze throws out a counter right but Cathaway avoids it with no problem.
Maze wants to clinch.#CL2#
Maze takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
Maze tries to clinch up.
Maze fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Cathaway misses.
Cathaway misses with a hook.
Maze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cathaway.
Maze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Maze rushes Cathaway and presses him up against the cage.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway moves out of range. #CL2#
Maze clinches up against the cage.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze blocks a body shot from Cathaway. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Cathaway fails to land.
Cathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Maze moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cathaway trying to control the position but instead, Maze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cathaway into the cage.
Maze working aggressively here.
A short right from Maze.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cathaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cathaway blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Cathaway is looking to score with low kicks.
Maze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maze blocks a jab.
Maze wants to clinch up but Cathaway keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Maze clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cathaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Maze.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Maze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maze tries to clinch up but Cathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Cathaway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maze tries to clinch up.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Maze has closed the distance and engaged Cathaway in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze working aggressively here.
#BC#
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maze clinches up against the cage.
Cathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cathaway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cathaway. #BC#
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
#BC#
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maze.
Cathaway throws a looping overhand right but Maze ducks down to avoid it.
Maze wants to clinch.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut. Maze saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Maze blocks the leg kick.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maze's sensitive parts.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cathaway to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Maze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cathaway throwing a counter right hand but Maze manages to avoid it.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Maze has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Maze clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze lands a hook that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cathaway.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Cathaway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maze up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maze pushes Cathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze prevents a body shot from Cathaway. #BC#
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Maze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maze misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maze.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
Cathaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land. #BC#
Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Maze drives through and clinches with Cathaway against the cage.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Maze has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cathaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cathaway.
Cathaway tries a body shot but Maze blocks it.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cathaway.
Maze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Cathaway tests Maze's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Moonlight Maze has been cut.
Maze walks into a left hand.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Maze defending well as Cathaway loads up on a big left hand.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Maze avoids the body shot from Cathaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moonlight Maze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moonlight Maze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
Maze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Cathaway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maze moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Maze moves into range and clinches up with Cathaway.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Maze lands an uppercut.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maze's elbow.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cathaway wants to stall.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cathaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head. #BC#
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Moonlight Maze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cathaway lands with a left to the head.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maze as Cathaway tries to tie him up.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Cathaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazes head.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Cathaway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Cathaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cathaway wants to stall.
#BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moonlight Maze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Maze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze prevents a body shot from Cathaway. #BC#
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Maze has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Cathaway tenderised Maze's leg. Maze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Maze.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway is having none of it.
Maze blocks a leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Maze closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Maze clinches up with Cathaway and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Maze rushes Cathaway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Maze has managed to clinch.
Maze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maze manages to avoid it.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cathaway is looking to chop away at Maze's legs.
Maze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cathaway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maze ducks right into an uppercut from Cathaway. #CL2#
Maze closes the distance and pushes Cathaway back into the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze prevents a body shot from Cathaway.
Cathaway stalling in the clinch but Maze improves position. #BC#
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maze moves away.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Cathaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Maze rushes Cathaway and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Maze has managed to clinch.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Maze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jimmy Cathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cathaway tries to throw a body punch but Maze avoids it by throwing Cathaway back against the cage.
Maze blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze 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:
Pride FC 24
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Maze clinches with his opponent.
Maze is working for takedown but Usikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maze looking for a takedown.
Maze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Usikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Maze gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Usikov regains guard.
Maze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Usikov trying to keep a closed guard but Maze is proving a slippery customer.
Maze controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Usikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Maze lands a couple of digs.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maze distracts Usikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usikov looking to control.
Maze working some strikes from top position.
Maze trying to control the position from guard on top but Usikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maze.
Usikov keeping moving, preventing Maze from controlling successfully.
Maze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Maze landing some decent shots from guard.
Maze connects with a couple of short punches.
Maze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Usikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usikov pulls Maze in close to his closed guard and prevents Maze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Usikov trying to keep a closed guard but Maze is proving a slippery customer.
Usikov keeping moving, preventing Maze from controlling successfully. #T3#
Maze postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maze landing some decent shots from guard.
Maze forces his way into half guard.
Maze working Usikov over with strikes.
Usikov taking some punishment here, with Maze in his half guard.
Maze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Usikov manages to get to full guard.
Maze trying to control but Usikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Usikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maze.
Maze trying to control but Usikov is working from the bottom.
Maze controlling from the top position.
Usikov is looking to stand up but Maze isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Usikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze 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##CL2#
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
Usikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Maze blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Usikov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maze wants a takedown but no success here.
Maze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Usikov is defending well.
Alexander Usikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Usikov is defending well.
Maze blocks the elbow strike.
Maze managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Maze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Usikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usikov prevents it.
Usikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze wants a takedown.
#T1#
Maze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Usikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Usikov with a body shot.
Usikov connects with a leg kick. Maze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Maze drives through and clinches with Usikov against the cage.
Maze looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Usikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Usikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Usikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Usikov throws a head punch that misses.
Usikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze is looking for a takedown.
Usikov stops a takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Usikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maze wants to take the fight to the mat but Usikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Maze wants a takedown but no success here.
Maze is breathing heavily.
Maze tries for a takedown but Usikov manages to get underhooks.
Maze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usikov taking a breather.
Maze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Usikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maze can't get the takedown.
Usikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Usikov to work.
Usikov is pressed up against the cage. Maze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usikov down to the mat. Usikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Usikov darts in and clinches Maze up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Usikov after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Maze wants a takedown but no success here.
Usikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Maze avoids the damage to the body.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Maze is blocking nicely.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Moonlight Maze has been cut.
Usikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze takes a knee right on the jaw!
Usikov stalling in the clinch.
Maze looking for a takedown.
Usikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usikov pushes Maze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Usikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Usikov with a knee to the head.
Maze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usikov prevents it.
Maze wants to take the fight to the mat but Usikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Usikov slowing the pace effectively.
Usikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Maze is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov leaning against his opponent.
Maze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usikov prevents it.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Maze has Usikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Usikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maze wants to take the fight to the mat but Usikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maze up against the cage.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Usikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Usikov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moonlight Maze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maze has Usikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Maze wants a takedown.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov gets underhooks to prevent Maze's takedown attempt.
Usikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander Usikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Usikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Usikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maze goes for a takedown attempt but Usikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Usikov.
Maze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Usikov. Usikov obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Usikov. #CL2#
Maze closes the distance and clinches.
Usikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maze is looking for a takedown.
Usikov stalling.
Maze is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Maze tightens his grip and picks Usikov up, before dumping him to the ground. Usikov manages to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Usikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Usikov is looking to stand up but Maze isn't so interested in that idea.
Usikov is trying to control the position but Maze postures up. #T2##ES#
Usikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maze off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!#CL2#
Maze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Usikov is defending well.
Usikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Maze won't want to take too many of those.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Maze is blocking nicely.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Maze blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Usikov.
Come on Usikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maze tries to score a body lock takedown but Usikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maze is trying to drag Usikov to the mat but Usikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usikov is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Usikov working Maze over with knees to the body.
A short right from Usikov.
Usikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maze up against the cage.
Maze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Usikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maze can do to turn this around?
Usikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maze's defenses.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Usikov after a bit of a struggle.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Maze blocks with his arms.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Usikov has Maze pushed against the cage.
Maze wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Usikov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Moonlight Maze's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Usikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maze is trying to drag Usikov to the mat but Usikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Maze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Usikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maze tries to score a body lock takedown but Usikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Usikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
Alexander Usikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'.
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Event:
Pride FC 17
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maze.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Maze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Maze not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Maze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
Maze winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Maze in his half guard.
Maze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maze 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.#SUB#
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Maze wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Johnson has his hands on Maze's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Maze trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Maze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maze is in Johnson's guard.
Maze being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Johnson is trying to control the position but Maze postures up.
Maze distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.
Maze scoring with some ground and pound.
Maze wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maze.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Maze controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maze throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Maze connects with a couple of short punches.
Maze trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maze works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
That's time! Maze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Maze moves out of range easily.
Maze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Maze saw that one coming.
Maze attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Maze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maze scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maze is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moonlight Maze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Maze moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maze scores with a jab.#T1#
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maze thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Maze's head.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Maze's ribs.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Maze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Maze lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson is letting Maze control him for a moment.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Maze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maze landing strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
Maze trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maze is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Maze sits in half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maze is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maze wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moonlight Maze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
Maze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wampage Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maze dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Maze's head and hops out.
Maze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Johnson gets caught napping as Maze dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Maze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maze throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Maze preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maze.
Maze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving. #T1#
Maze is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#SUB#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maze looking for a sweep. Not yet Maze, not yet.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maze is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maze tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Maze shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Maze misses with a takedown attempt
and Maze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moonlight Maze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Maze pushes him off.#T3#
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maze scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maze sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Maze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is trying to control Maze's posture but Maze avoids it.
Maze working the ground and pound.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maze.
Maze working the ground and pound from side control.
Maze grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Maze trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #T4#
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Maze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maze cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson is not content to let Maze control the position.
Maze working the ground and pound.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maze 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
In his post fight interview, Moonlight Maze started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pride FC 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Maze gets caught flat footed, as Alexandrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Maze's legs - danger averted.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandrov's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Maze has gone for a leg lock! Alexandrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maze's guard.#REVR#
Maze is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maze has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov distracts Maze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Maze is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Maze wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Maze looking for a sweep. Not yet Maze, not yet.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov won't allow Maze to sweep him here.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Maze blocks nicely.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maze trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maze is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Maze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Maze has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maze misses with a body kick.
Maze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze scores with a leg kick.
Maze throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maze.
Maze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maze can do to turn this around?
Jab by Alexandrov.
Maze misses with a kick to the body.
Maze slips under a jab from Alexandrov.
Maze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maze defending well as Alexandrov loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Maze.
Maze throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov working the head and body with strikes.
Maze is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Alexandrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound.
Maze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maze tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Alexandrov there. #SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Maze manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
#T2#
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maze has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov is working Maze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Maze is rocked!
Maze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maze is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Alexandrov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Maze covers up, he's hurt! Alexandrov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Alexandrov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Alexandrov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
An out of breath Alexey Alexandrov 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:
Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Maze.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petersen cracks Maze with an open hand slap.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen takes a swing at Maze's ribcage but misses.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Maze.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maze is just out of range.
Maze tried to score with a low kick but Petersen checks it.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Maze manages to avoid it.
Maze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Maze misses #TD#
and Petersen counters with a single leg into guard. Maze didn't expect that.
Petersen postures up.
#SUB2#
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.
Petersen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze 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.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen won't allow Maze to sweep him here. #T1#
Petersen working some strikes from top position.
Petersen is pushing down on Maze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maze is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maze trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Maze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Petersen'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.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Maze is working away.
Petersen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Maze is defending well. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Maze is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Petersen controlling the action here.
Maze wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen prevents Maze from improving his position.
Maze is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Maze works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
#SUB2#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Maze wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen postures up and lands a big shot to Maze's brow. #SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petersen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Petersen lands a couple of digs.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.
Maze trying to control the position.
Petersen chips away with some ground and pound.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Maze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maze is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maze cracks Petersen with a good jab.#TD#
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Maze's guard.#SUB2#
Maze has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen pushes down on Maze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Maze is keeping him busy.
Petersen slips a nice elbow through Maze's hands, connecting with Maze's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Maze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Maze tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Maze is still trying to improve position.
Maze wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Petersen is covering up but some of the strikes from Maze are getting through and doing damage.
Petersen covers up after that shot from Maze.
Maze misses with punches from the back.
Petersen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Maze.
Petersen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Maze.
Maze is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Petersen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
Petersen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Maze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maze's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Petersen with a nice head shot there.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maze is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Petersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maze wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen distracts Maze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Petersen works over Maze with some ground and pound from guard.
Petersen trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen pushes down on Maze's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Maze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petersen lands a couple of elbows.
Petersen landing with the ground and pound.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.
Maze keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.
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 Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Maze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maze throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Maze with an uppercut!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Maze.
It looked like Petersen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maze.
Maze slips under a jab from Petersen.
Maze connects with a right hand. Petersen shakes it off.
Maze throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maze circles away.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maze was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Maze as he connects with a hook.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maze throws out the jab.
Maze is looking to slow Petersen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze catches Petersen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maze tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Maze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Petersen 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.
#SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Maze is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Maze is working away.
Moonlight Maze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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. Petersen connects with a nice short shot to Maze's temple. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is pressing down on Maze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maze is holding on for now.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maze tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maze's face.
Maze is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maze taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen landing punches.
Petersen looking to finish Maze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maze!#T3#
Maze wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Petersen is working for a guillotine from mount but Maze frees his head quite easily.
Maze regains half guard.
Maze tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Maze trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it. #SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Maze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Maze defends it. #T4#
Petersen passes to full mount!
Maze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen looking to control but Maze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen landing punches.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maze can do to turn this around?
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maze is looking to escape.
Maze is working to get back to half guard.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Petersen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maze is surviving well by controlling Petersen's body position as best he can.
Maze is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!
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Event:
Pride Worldwide #2 Hop vs Po
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze lands a slapping body shot.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Maze lands the left hand.
Krison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Maze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krison throws a leg kick that misses.
Krison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Maze misses with a low kick.
Krison walks into a straight right hand from Maze.
Krison is looking to slow Maze down with leg kicks.
Maze scores with a head kick. Krison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maze lands a front kick.
Krison throws a jab when Maze was well out of range.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Krison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Krison avoids a kick to the body.
Maze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krison feints and then cracks Maze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maze down.
Maze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maze missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Maze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maze looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krison is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Maze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maze in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maze working the ground and pound but Krison is defending the strikes.
Krison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maze.
Krison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maze throws an elbow but Krison slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Maze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Krison is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krison is looking to improve his position.
Maze thows a huge punch but Krison dodges it nicely.
Maze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krison's head.
Maze throwing shots but Krison is blocking nicely.
Maze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though.
Krison trying to control but Maze postures up.
Krison is trying to get back to full guard.
Krison wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Maze winds up and cracks Krison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maze working Krison over with strikes.
Krison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maze is working away from the top position though.
Krison wants to get back to full guard.
Maze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krison trying to control here.
Maze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maze is looking to take a break and control but Krison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krison tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.#T4#
Maze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krison tries to get to full guard but Maze has control of the leg.
Maze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maze breaks from Krison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maze raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krison is looking to escape.
Krison wants to hold on but Maze pushes him away.
Maze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Maze misses.
Krison punishes Maze's body with a nice straight punch.
Maze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison counters with a good low kick that Maze was not able to check.
Maze misses with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krison.
Krison takes one to the chin there.
Maze's corner calls for a 1-2. Maze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krison, right into the meat.
Maze needs to keep his hands up - Krison had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison throws the left hand but Maze avoids the punch easily.
Krison throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Maze's shoulder, as Maze tries to avoid the shot.
Krison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maze.
Moonlight Maze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Krison throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Maze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maze was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maze throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Maze misses the target.
It looked like Krison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maze.
Maze misses with a kick to the body.
Maze swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Maze scores with a jab. Krison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krison takes one on the button.
Krison throws a hook but Maze blocks it.
Maze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Krison is looking to counter punch.
Maze misses with a kick to the body.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maze throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Krison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krison thumps Maze with a low kick.
Krison cracks the inside of Maze's front leg. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Maze misses the target.
Maze throws a front kick aimed at Krison's knee but Krison avoids it well.
Maze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Maze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maze is in Krison's guard.#ES#
Krison pushes Maze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krison tries to avoid it but Maze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krison to the ground. Krison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krison lands a glancing blow to the side of Maze's head.
Maze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maze.
Krison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krison connects with a nice looking jab.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maze.#T3#
Maze misses with a straight right.
Maze misses with a body shot.
A big right from Maze misses.
Maze misses with a straight right.
Krison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maze was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krison.
Maze slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Krison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Maze.
Maze throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Krison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maze.
Maze looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Maze throws a leg kick but Krison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maze just misses with a punch to the body.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Krison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Maze jabs at Krison's body.
Jab by Krison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maze with a nice cross.
Maze is looking to score with low kicks.
Maze swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Maze misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a nice body shot.
Maze moves out of range as Krison throws a body kick.
Maze throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Maze finds it's target.
Krison misses with a low kick.
Krison cracks Maze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maze. That did some damage!
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 Herb Krison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krison lands with a hook. Maze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Krison darts in and clinches Maze up against the cage.
Maze blocking some punches.
Maze lands a right hand.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a hook that snaps the head of Maze backwards.
Maze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krison or not. #BC#
Krison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krison lands a jab to the nose.
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krison.
Maze tries a quick counter leg kick but Krison is wise to it.
Krison misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maze!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krison.#T1#
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maze.
Maze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maze scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maze throws a combination that misses
and Krison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maze loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Maze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krison moves out of range as Maze throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Maze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krison doesn't seem phased though.
Maze blocks a low kick nicely.
Maze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Maze connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maze misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison connects with a jab.
Krison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maze. That did some damage!
Maze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maze misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison throws a shot from downtown. Maze moves away and avoids it.
Krison defending well as Maze loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Maze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krison to the mat! Krison manages to get full guard. #ES#
Krison has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Maze misses with some punches.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison blocks an uppercut.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Maze controls the action.
#T3#
Maze misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison.
Maze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze scores with a shoulder strike.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maze blocking some punches.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison scores with a shot to the side of Maze's head.
Maze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison stops a takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herb Krison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Maze gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krison regains guard.
#ES#
Krison manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Krison working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison cracks Maze with a nice body shot.
Maze wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krison tries to land knees in the clinch but Maze avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krison 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
During a confident post fight interview, Herb Krison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borjigin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maze.
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maze.
As Maze tries to get set, Borjigin tries to push him back and clinch up but Maze manages to avoid the attempt.
Borjigin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borjigin cracks Maze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maze misses with a wild combination.
Borjigin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maze throws a low kick but Borjigin avoids it.
Borjigin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Borjigin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borjigin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Borjigin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borjigin misses the jab.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borjigin.
Borjigin dips to his left and cracks Maze with an uppercut!
Maze connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze cracks Borjigin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borjigin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maze cracks Borjigin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borjigin ducks right into an uppercut from Maze.
Borjigin is looking to slow Maze down with leg kicks.
Borjigin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Borjigin.
Maze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borjigin takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maze.
Jab, jab by Borjigin - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Borjigin.
Borjigin connects with an inside leg kick.
Borjigin throws a chopping leg kick but Maze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Borjigin.
Borjigin checks the leg kick.
Maze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Maze throws a hook but Borjigin avoids it easily.
Maze swings for the body but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin avoids the body shot from Maze.
Borjigin slaps away a takedown attempt from Maze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borjigin counters with a good low kick that Maze was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maze.
Borjigin throws a front kick that sends Maze stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Borjigin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borjigin throws a leg kick which misses Maze's front leg but catches the back leg as Maze tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borjigin.
Maze misses with a low kick.
Borjigin moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Maze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borjigin catches Maze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maze steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borjigin. That one must have hurt.
Donk. Borjigin catches Maze right on the button with a cross.
Borjigin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borjigin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maze.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borjigin. That's going to slow Maze down.
Borjigin throws a body kick that misses.
Maze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Maze saw that one coming.
Maze misses with the body kick
and Borjigin counters with a straight right hand.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Maze saw that one coming.
Borjigin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borjigin.
#T3#
Borjigin throws a leg kick which misses Maze's front leg but catches the back leg as Maze tries to avoid it.
Borjigin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maze flicks out a counter leg kick but Borjigin steps away.
Borjigin sizes up Maze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Borjigin tenderised Maze's leg. Maze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maze blocks a leg kick.
Borjigin avoids the head kick by Maze.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maze. That did some damage!
Borjigin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maze. Maze obviously looking to wear him down.
Borjigin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borjigin moves away.
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Borjigin's shoulder, as Borjigin tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maze manages to circle out of the way.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Maze ducks down to avoid it.
Borjigin connects with a single shot there.
Maze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze thows a leg kick but Borjigin checks it
and Borjigin counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Borjigin throws a push kick but Maze slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Borjigin.
No luck for Maze with that takedown attempt.
Borjigin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maze.
Borjigin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Borjigin with a hook.
Borjigin swings for the body but Maze moves out of range.
Borjigin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borjigin throws a chopping leg kick but Maze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borjigin.
Maze misses with a body kick.
Maze misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maze.
Borjigin is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borjigin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maze - the referee stops the clock and Borjigin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maze. Borjigin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Borjigin misses with a low kick.
Borjigin cracks a nice hook into Maze's ribs.
Borjigin scores with a hook to the body. Maze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maze takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Maze tries to get set, Borjigin tries to push him back and clinch up but Maze manages to avoid the attempt.
Maze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Borjigin! Maze is backing up but he can't get away as Borjigin lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Maze and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khunbish Borjigin!
Khunbish Borjigin 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:
AFC #35
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze lands a jab.
Maze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maze throws a hook but Lobo avoids it easily.
Maze misses with a body shot.
Maze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Maze misses the target.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maze misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lobo drops his hands momentarily and Maze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lobo on the side of the head.
A cross from Maze lands.
Maze slips under a jab.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Maze checks it.
Lobo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maze's hands.
Lobo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice straight punches there by Maze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maze.
Maze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lobo.#T1#
Maze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lobo eats them both and turns towards Maze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lobo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maze in his tracks.
Maze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maze misses with an uppercut.
Lobo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Lobo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobo lands a right hand.
Lobo jumps guard but Maze turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maze lands with a short 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!
Maze misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Maze manages to break the clinch.
Lobo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Maze throws a hook but Lobo avoids it easily.
Maze throws out a leg kick but Lobo moves out of range and Maze only half commits. #T2#
Maze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lobo's calf.
Lobo closes the distance but Maze moves to the side
and Maze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Lobo throws a head kick but Maze moves out of range.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lobo checks a leg kick.
Lobo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lobo moves away from the strike by Maze.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobo.
Maze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobo with a jab.
Lobo connects with a jab.
Lobo takes one to the chin there.
Lobo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lobo.#T3#
Good leg kick by Maze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maze throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maze's calf.
Lobo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maze scores with a decent looking hook.
Lobo throws a poor cross that misses
and Maze counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lobo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maze to score with a decent uppercut.
Maze tests Lobo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Maze.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maze! But no joy.#CL#
Lobo instigates a clinch.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lobo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maze backwards. #BC2#
Maze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lobo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Lobo moves into the clinch.#T4#
Lobo blocking some punches.
Lobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maze walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maze lands with an uppercut that bounces Lobo off the cage and back into range.
Maze lands a leg kick that knocks Lobo off balance momentarily.
Maze missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobo misses with a low kick as Maze jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maze.
Maze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lobo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Maze.
Lobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Maze circles away.
Maze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lobo moves out of range as Maze throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lobo.
Maze misses with a hook
and Lobo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maze's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Lobo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maze is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lobo scores with a jab.
Maze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobo checks a leg kick.
Maze throws a hook to the side of Lobo's head but Lobo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maze misses with a looping left.
Lobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Maze circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maze, right into the meat.
Maze's corner calls for a 1-2. Maze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maze moves out of range as Lobo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maze! But no joy.
Maze looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobo is just out of range.
Lobo cracks the inside of Maze's front leg.
Lobo is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lobo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lobo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lobo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze wants to slow Lobo down by chopping away at his legs.
Lobo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Lobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Lobo moves into the clinch.
Maze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze wants to get back to striking at distance but Lobo won't allow it.
Maze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maze digs a right hand into Lobo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lobo's gas tank.
Lobo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lobo.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Lobo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maze misses with a punch to the body.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maze to keep the fight standing.
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maze just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobo.
Maze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lobo backwards.
Lobo blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but Maze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Lobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maze blocks an uppercut.
Maze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Maze.
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!
Lobo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maze smiles and moves away.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Maze.
Maze throws a sloppy head kick
and Lobo counters with a good low kick that Maze was not able to check.
Lobo moves away from the strike by Maze.
Maze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobo doesn't seem bothered though.
Maze misses with a shot to the body
and Lobo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maze lands with a right hand.
Maze tries to work over Lobo's front leg with a kick but Lobo checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lobo. Maze shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Maze.
Moonlight Maze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maze misses with a straight left.
That kick from Maze tenderised Lobo's leg. Lobo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Maze lands with a cross.
Maze throws a push kick but Lobo slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobo.
Lobo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Lobo misses with a body punch.
Maze takes a shot to the head.
Maze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Maze.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobo throws a head punch that misses.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Maze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maze scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Lobo tries to pull guard but Maze holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobo drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Maze scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze misses with a punch to the body.
Maze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lobo backwards.
Maze pushes Lobo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Maze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lobo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maze throws a shot to the body.
Maze throws a leg kick but Lobo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lobo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo throws a right hand that misses
and Maze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Maze blocks the low kick.
Maze scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maze with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze 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#
Lobo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maze. Maze obviously looking to wear him down.
Lobo scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Maze catches Lobo right on the button with a cross.
Maze throws a leg kick
and Lobo counters with a low kick, right behind Maze 's knee.
Maze looks to land a right hand but Lobo moved out of range.
Maze lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Maze as he checks the leg kick.
Maze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobo looks to throw the jab but Maze is out of range.
Lobo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Lobo clinches up with Maze and pushes him back against the cage.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobo.
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lobo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze lands with a light punch inside.
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Lobo jumps guard but Maze stands there with Lobo around his waist. Lobo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Maze on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lobo.
Lobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maze.
Moonlight Maze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lobo throws a head punch that misses.
Lobo keeps control of Maze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Lobo pulls guard successfully.
Lobo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Maze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maze has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lobo is trying to control the position but Maze postures up.
Maze landing some decent shots from guard.
Maze is in close to Lobo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maze postures up and lands a big shot to Lobo's brow.
Maze controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Lobo is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Lobo is thwarting Maze's attempts to control the position.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Maze won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze is looking to control Lobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maze avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobo.
Maze is refusing to be controlled, as Lobo sits in half guard.
Lobo moves into full mount! Maze won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo trying to control but Maze is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Lobo.
I think Maze 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze 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:
AFC #33
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Anselmo ducks right into an uppercut from Maze.
Maze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anselmo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maze moves out of range of the leg kick from Anselmo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anselmo tried to score with a low kick but Maze checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anselmo throws a shot from downtown. Maze moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Maze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anselmo misses with a leg kick.
Maze lands an overhand right.
Maze throws a looping overhand right but Anselmo ducks down to avoid it.
Anselmo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maze. That did some damage!
Maze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Maze feints and as Anselmo raises his hands in defense, Maze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anselmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maze trying to control but Anselmo is working from the bottom.
Maze controlling from the top position. #T1##ES#
Anselmo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maze off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Anselmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maze throws a lazy right hand but Anselmo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anselmo connects with a leg kick. Maze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anselmo.#TD2#
Anselmo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anselmo has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.
Maze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Maze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Anselmo 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.
Maze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anselmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anselmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maze wants to control from the top but Anselmo keeps moving.
Anselmo pulls Maze in close to his closed guard and prevents Maze from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Maze throws a strike but Anselmo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Maze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anselmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anselmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Anselmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anselmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maze's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Anselmo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maze misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Anselmo slams his shin into Maze's torso.#T4#
Maze cracks Anselmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anselmo misses with a low kick.
Anselmo tries a head kick but it misses.
Anselmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Maze.
Maze looks to land a right hand but Anselmo moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Anselmo.
Maze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anselmo moves away.
Maze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maze lands a glancing blow to the side of Anselmo's head.
Maze lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Anselmo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maze doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Anselmo misses its intended target.
Maze might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maze misses with a wild body shot.
Maze checks a leg kick.
Maze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anselmo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anselmo.
Maze blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Anselmo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maze dips to his left and cracks Anselmo with an uppercut!
Anselmo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maze on the side of the head.
Anselmo misses with a low kick.
Anselmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maze.
Anselmo motions for Maze to come forward. Anselmo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maze loads up on a big right hand but Anselmo slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Maze.
Maze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crunch! Anselmo slams his shin into Maze's torso.
Anselmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anselmo looks for the body kick but Maze saw that one coming.
Anselmo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anselmo.
Anselmo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Maze as he checks the leg kick.
Maze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maze with a hook.
Maze moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Anselmo avoids the body shot from Maze.
Nice straight punches there by Maze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maze.
Anselmo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Maze gets a takedown into half guard.
Anselmo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anselmo wants to get back to full guard.
Maze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maze uses his free foot to push down on Anselmo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anselmo.
Anselmo reaches up and holds on to Maze to control the position.#T2#
Anselmo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Maze goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anselmo is on top in 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!#SU#
Anselmo gets to his feet - Maze follows without any prompting.
Troy Anselmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maze lands an overhand right.
Maze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anselmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maze.
Anselmo throws out a loose jab but Maze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anselmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anselmo looks to land a left hand but Maze moved out of range nicely.
Anselmo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anselmo wants to slow Maze down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Maze throws out a loose jab but Anselmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anselmo is looking to counter punch.
Anselmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anselmo misses with a low kick.
Maze misses with a looping right.
Maze misses with a series of wild punches.
Maze misses with a hook. Anselmo ducked under it nicely.
Anselmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maze misses with a looping right.
Maze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anselmo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anselmo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anselmo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anselmo.
Maze cracks Anselmo with a good jab.
Maze loads up on a big right hand but Anselmo slips the punch.
Maze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anselmo walks into a straight right hand from Maze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maze missing with a left hand there. Anselmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anselmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maze just manages to avoid it.
Anselmo misses with a looping left.#T4#
Anselmo throws a low kick but Maze avoids it.
Maze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anselmo defends it well.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maze moves out of range of the body kick from Anselmo.
Anselmo is looking to slow Maze down with leg kicks.
Maze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maze looks to score with a jab to the body but Anselmo is just out of range.
Anselmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anselmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anselmo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maze throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Anselmo counter with a right hand.
Maze lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anselmo.
Maze loads up on a big right hand but Anselmo slips the punch.
Maze blocks a leg kick.
Anselmo misses with a right hand
and Maze counters with a straight right hand.
Anselmo tries a low kick but Maze avoids it.
Anselmo looks to throw the jab but Maze is out of range.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses.
Maze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Maze misses.
Anselmo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maze checks it well.
Moonlight Maze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anselmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Maze thuds his right hand into Anselmo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maze swings for the body but Anselmo moves out of range.
Maze lands with an uppercut that bounces Anselmo off the cage and back into range.
Anselmo feints and then cracks Maze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maze down.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but Maze checks it.
Maze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anselmo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Maze coming out on top.
Maze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Maze blocks the low kick.
Anselmo moves away from the strike by Maze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze lands a jab.
Anselmo needs to keep his hands up - Maze had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anselmo.
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!
Anselmo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maze misses with a hook. Anselmo ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Maze scores with a jab.
Anselmo throws out a leg kick but Maze moves out of range and Anselmo only half commits.
Good shot there by Maze.
A good leg kick by Anselmo.
Anselmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maze throws a looping overhand right but Anselmo ducks down to avoid it.
Anselmo cracks Maze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anselmo stuffs the takedown.
Anselmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maze.
Anselmo dodges the punch combination from Maze.
Anselmo half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Maze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anselmo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anselmo's corner calls for a 1-2. Anselmo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anselmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anselmo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anselmo's corner calls for a 1-2. Anselmo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anselmo throws a solid leg kick but Maze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anselmo.
Troy Anselmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anselmo manages to avoid it.
Maze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anselmo finds it's way round the side to connect with Maze's head.
A slow jab from Maze misses its intended target.
Anselmo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anselmo throws a low kick but Maze avoids it.
Anselmo walks into a straight right hand from Maze.
An inside leg kick from Anselmo misses.
Maze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anselmo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anselmo.
#TD2#
Anselmo gets caught napping as Maze dives in and scores a takedown. Anselmo manages to retain guard.#ES#
Anselmo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maze presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Anselmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maze working aggressively here.
Anselmo misses with some punches.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Anselmo's head. #BC#
Anselmo breaks the clinch.
Anselmo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anselmo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Maze feints a jab promting Anselmo to slip. Maze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anselmo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anselmo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maze.
Nice defenses there by Anselmo.
Anselmo is looking to slow Maze down with leg kicks.
Anselmo throws a head kick but Maze moves out of range.
Maze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anselmo misses with a head kick.
Anselmo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anselmo tries to work over Maze's front leg with a kick but Maze checks it.
Maze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anselmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anselmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maze avoids it.
Maze dips to his left and cracks Anselmo with an uppercut!
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maze!
Anselmo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maze momentarily.
Maze throws a body shot but no joy.
Anselmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maze tests Anselmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Anselmo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Maze finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Maze there.
Anselmo lands the left hand.
Anselmo scores with a nice body kick.
Maze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anselmo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Anselmo misses.
Anselmo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anselmo throws out the jab.
It seemed like Maze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anselmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maze looks to score with a jab to the body but Anselmo is just out of range.
Maze scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anselmo.
Maze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anselmo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maze connects with a body shot that sends Anselmo's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maze 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AFC #31
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Maze.
Parker slips under a jab from Maze.
Parker avoids the body shot from Maze.
Parker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maze throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maze.
Maze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze lands a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maze.
Maze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maze dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Parker. #TD2#
Maze feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Maze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Maze wants to control the position but Parker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maze looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Parker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Maze is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount.
Parker avoids the attempt from Maze to control.
Parker controlling from mount. #T2#
Maze tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Parker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maze to take his back!
Parker is hanging on to Maze's back as he tries to escape.
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!
Maze turns into Parker and is now in his guard.
Maze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker 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.
Maze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Maze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Maze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maze postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Maze trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker seems keen to control Maze's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker is pulling down on Maze's head. It's preventing any offense from Maze, at least for the moment.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maze is one step ahead there.
Parker pulls Maze in to control the position.
Parker has momentary wrist control but Maze slips an elbow through the middle.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze 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#
Maze tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Maze swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of Maze's side.
Parker pushes Maze away with a front kick.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Maze.
Maze looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Moonlight Maze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maze finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Maze moved out of range nicely.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maze.
Maze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Maze misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Maze cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Parker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Maze.
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Maze avoided it.
Maze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker lands a front kick.
Maze takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Maze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maze throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Maze shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maze throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromParker.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maze.
Maze looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range. #T2#
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Maze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Maze avoided it.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Parker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maze just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Maze with a nice cross.
Maze throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Maze backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maze looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Maze digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maze throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Maze missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Maze misses with a hook.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Maze sees coming a mile off.
Maze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Maze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maze connects with the punch.
Maze checks a low kick from Parker.
Maze closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Maze pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maze throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maze or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maze's head.
Maze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maze.
Maze with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Maze throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Maze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maze misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Maze misses.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maze might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maze misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a good low kick that Maze was not able to check.
Maze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maze misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maze lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Maze saw it coming and moves away.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maze throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maze.
And Parker counters with a quick kick to the body but Maze blocks it.
Maze dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Maze's head and hops out.
Maze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maze. That did some damage!#T1#
Maze throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.
Maze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by Maze.
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Maze throws a big shot that misses.
Parker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Maze.
Parker slips under a jab from Maze.
Parker slips a jab from Maze.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maze misses with the combination.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
A jab from Maze misses.
Maze avoids the head kick by Parker.
Maze misses with a body shot.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maze misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker throws a counter high kick but Maze was just alert enough to avoid it.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Maze misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Maze.
Maze throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maze or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Parker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maze misses with a wild body shot.
Maze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Maze.
Maze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Parker slips a jab from Maze.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maze moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maze just misses with a punch to the body.
Maze throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Maze misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Parker counters with a crisp one two that drops Maze! Parker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maze to his feet! Maze is in big trouble!
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 defenses there by Parker.
Maze connects with a body shot.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maze lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Maze digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maze 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Maze throws a right hand that misses
and McNamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNamara.
Maze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maze misses with a looping left.
McNamara moves out of range as Maze strikes.
McNamara throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maze stalks McNamara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McNamara's face. McNamara staggers backwards, shaken.
McNamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
McNamara instigates a clinch.
McNamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
McNamara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maze is staying active underneath McNamara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze wants to get back to full guard.
Maze wants to control but McNamara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maze wants to improve his position but McNamara is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
McNamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maze keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Maze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maze won't allow McNamara to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Maze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet McNamara, not yet.
Maze is stalling in the full guard.
Maze trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom. #T2#
McNamara has momentary wrist control but Maze slips an elbow through the middle.
McNamara keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass. #SUB2#
McNamara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze wants to pass the guard but McNamara is keeping the position.
McNamara 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#
Maze gets full guard.
McNamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maze wants to sweep here but McNamara controlling him for the moment.
Maze keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass.
McNamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Maze looking for subs off his back but McNamara has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNamara pulls his head out easily.
Maze wants to improve his position but McNamara is controlling well.
Maze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maze is trying to control the position but McNamara postures up.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maze is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maze working for a triangle but McNamara defends it easily.
Maze looking for a sweep. Not yet Maze, not yet.
McNamara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
McNamara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNamara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
McNamara has gone for a leg lock! Maze slips out almost immediately though and dives into McNamara's guard.#REVR#
Maze passes McNamara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maze slips a nice elbow through McNamara's hands, connecting with McNamara's forehead.
McNamara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maze winds up and cracks McNamara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McNamara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maze drops an elbow to the side of McNamara's head.
McNamara is looking to improve his position.
McNamara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Maze 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.
McNamara gets full guard.
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 Moonlight Maze will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McNamara drops his hands momentarily and Maze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maze scores with a shot to the body.
Maze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maze wants it to stay on the feet.
Maze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maze's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNamara under the eye.
Moonlight Maze is winning the standup battle so far.
Maze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNamara momentarily.
Maze looks to throw the jab but McNamara is out of range.
McNamara throws a hook but Maze blocks it.
Maze scores with a sloppy right hand. McNamara should have avoided that one.
McNamara slips a jab from Maze.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
Maze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Maze.
Maze catches McNamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McNamara staying out of range there.
McNamara scores with a leg kick.
Maze dips to his left and cracks McNamara with an uppercut!
Maze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Maze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McNamara to score with a decent uppercut.
McNamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maze misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from McNamara misses.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Maze.
McNamara lands a leg kick that knocks Maze off balance momentarily.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maze looks to land a right hand but McNamara moved out of range.
Maze misses with a hook.
McNamara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McNamara is looking to chop away at Maze's legs.
Maze misses with a straight right.
Maze avoids the head kick by McNamara.
It looked like Maze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNamara fails to land the takedown.
Maze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNamara can do to turn this around?
McNamara closes the distance and clinches up with Maze, looking for a takedown. McNamara pushes Maze against the cage but Maze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moonlight Maze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padraig McNamara.
Maze lands with a right hand.
McNamara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maze is out of range and McNamara settles back down.
Maze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maze throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Maze thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but Maze slips the punch.
McNamara misses with a hook
and Maze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maze misses with a hook.
Maze scores with a punch to the head.
Maze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McNamara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maze misses the jab.
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maze moves away.
Maze cracks McNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
McNamara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maze napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maze tries to buck McNamara off but McNamara is having none of it.
Maze is working hard here to advance position.
Maze gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
McNamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maze regains full guard. Nicely done.
McNamara throwing strikes from guard but Maze blocks nicely.
McNamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maze keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Maze trying to control the position.
Maze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McNamara working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Maze passes McNamara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maze wants to take a breather but McNamara is having none of it.
McNamara is pressing down on Maze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maze throwing strikes from guard but McNamara blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maze is pushing down on McNamara's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNamara is fighting to maintain full guard but Maze has managed to sneak the leg through.
McNamara is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNamara sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze dominated that second round.
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#
Maze looks to throw the jab but McNamara is out of range.
Maze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maze blocks it well.
McNamara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maze will feel that in the morning.
Maze lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
McNamara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maze quickly recovers to half guard.
McNamara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maze tries to roll over but McNamara keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maze trying to control but McNamara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McNamara postures up.
#T1#
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Maze is keeping the position.
McNamara is looking to work some ground and pound but Maze has wrist control.#SUB#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Maze has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
McNamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maze gets back to half guard.
McNamara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McNamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McNamara wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Padraig McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Maze manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNamara defends it easily.#SUB#
Maze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNamara is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maze 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.#SUB#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
McNamara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McNamara, into his guard. #REVR#
McNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
Maze trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
McNamara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Maze from controlling successfully.
McNamara 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.#SUB2#
McNamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maze defends well.
Maze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maze landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maze stopping the sweep attempt from McNamara.
Maze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McNamara's head.
Maze works over McNamara with some ground and pound from guard.
Maze is working McNamara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maze won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.
Maze lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maze pushes down on McNamara's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
McNamara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Padraig McNamara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Chamba'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Maze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buchanan has time to react.
Maze blocks a head kick by Buchanan.
Maze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buchanan defends well and Maze ends up having to push Buchanan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buchanan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maze catches Buchanan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buchanan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buchanan punishes Maze's body with a nice straight punch.
Maze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buchanan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Maze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Maze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Maze. That snapped Buchanan's head back.
Maze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buchanan on the side of the head.
Maze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maze tries to bum rush Buchanan with a series of wild strikes but Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Maze.
Maze scores with the left hand. Buchanan knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Maze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maze avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Buchanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Maze misses.
A big left from Maze misses.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Maze moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Maze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Maze.
Maze throws a shot to the body.
Buchanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Maze sprawls well. He's pushed Buchanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maze moves away from the strike by Buchanan.
Maze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buchanan tries to counter with a takedown but Maze is quick to defend against it.
Buchanan connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Buchanan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a left hand
and Buchanan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Buchanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maze did well to prevent Buchanan getting side control.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.
Buchanan tries to pass to full mount but Maze defends it.
Maze is trying to get back to full guard.
Buchanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Maze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maze wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
Buchanan controlling the action here.#T3#
Maze is staying active underneath Buchanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maze trying to control from the bottom.
Maze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maze has an active guard here but Buchanan has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maze wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maze trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Maze gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Buchanan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buchanan trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze 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#
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maze throws a big shot that misses.
Moonlight Maze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maze takes one on the button.
Buchanan misses with a body punch
enabling Maze to counter with a crisp jab.
Maze has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maze with a hook.
Maze scores with a nice head shot.
Buchanan lands a leg kick that knocks Maze off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Maze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maze.#ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maze lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buchanan. Maze pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moonlight Maze!
After the fight, Moonlight Maze 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Maze lands with a cross.
Maze thuds a left hand into Grimey's body.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Maze.
Maze dips to his left and cracks Grimey with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Grimey has been cut.
Maze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grimey backs up against the cage.
Maze connects with a body shot.
Maze lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimey.
Maze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimey walks into a jab.
Maze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimey's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maze.
Maze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimey on the side of the head.
Maze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Maze lands a head shot.#CUT2#
Carl Grimey's cut is getting worse.
Maze has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Grimey gets caught napping as Maze dives in and scores a takedown. Grimey manages to retain guard.
Grimey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maze controls the pace.
Grimey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maze on the ground.
Maze stands up over Grimey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimey pulls Maze in close to his closed guard and prevents Maze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maze chips away with some ground and pound.
Grimey can't keep his opponent in guard - Maze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Maze connects with a nice short shot to Grimey's temple.
Grimey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimey tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Maze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maze lands strikes from half guard.
Grimey has hold of Maze's hands but Maze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze working Grimey over with strikes.
Maze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maze working Grimey over with strikes.
Maze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Grimey is rocked!
Maze lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Grimey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimey taking some punishment here, with Maze in his half guard.
Maze passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grimey!
Grimey seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Grimey is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Maze locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Grimey is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze 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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