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Event:
CCR 86
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Maciel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maciel wants to clinch.
Pooh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pooh dodges the punch combination from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Maciel. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Pooh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pooh is pushing down on Maciel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maciel is fighting to maintain full guard but Pooh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pooh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pooh wants to free his trapped foot but Maciel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Pooh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Pooh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maciel trying to control from the bottom.
Maciel is trying to stand up here but Pooh is controlling him well.
Pooh is pressing down on Maciel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maciel is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pooh is keen to just control but Maciel is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maciel is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Maciel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Still in half guard, Pooh seems content to control.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maciel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pooh.
Pooh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pooh trying to control the action but Maciel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pooh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pooh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Pooh is working for a kimura but Maciel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Pooh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Pooh is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Pooh gets a double leg takedown into Maciel's guard.
Pooh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pooh trying to control the position from guard on top but Maciel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pooh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh tries to free his leg and advance position but Maciel is retaining full guard.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom.
Maciel working a defensive guard here.
Maciel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maciel keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pooh doesn't manage to clinch there - Maciel circles away.
Maciel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maciel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Maciel. Those never looked like landing.
Pooh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luciano Maciel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pooh slips a jab and a cross from Maciel.
Pooh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maciel enables Pooh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maciel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maciel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pooh manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pooh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Winnie Pooh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pooh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Pooh wants to finish this one by submission but Maciel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pooh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciel has given up his back here. Will Pooh look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Pooh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Maciel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pooh's arms. #SUB#
Pooh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
Pooh working for a choke but Maciel is defending well. #SUB#
Maciel 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 Pooh gets his way!
#SUB#
Pooh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Maciel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Pooh sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Maciel taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winnie Pooh!
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Event:
CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown.
#BC#
Maciel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maciel falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz working Maciel over with knees to the body.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maciel can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maciel is defending well for now.
Maciel blocking some punches.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maciel backwards. #BC#
Maciel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Maciel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Maciel keeps it at a distance.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Maciel gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Maciel tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
Maciel blocking some punches.
Maciel tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Maciel's ribcage. Maciel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Maciel is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maciel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz keeps control of Maciel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maciel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cruz can turn it around.
Maciel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
#T3#
Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Maciel is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maciel.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maciel's face.
#BC#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Maciel tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Maciel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz lands an elbow inside.
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz just leaning against Maciel, taking a breather.
Maciel tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cruz pushes Maciel up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz keeps control of Maciel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maciel is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Cruz stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Cruz cracks Maciel with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Cruz prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz stalling in the clinch but Maciel improves position.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maciel's efforts to push away.
Maciel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maciel swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maciel keeps the fight on the outside.
Maciel blocks a head kick by Cruz.
#CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Maciel against the cage.
Maciel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maciel.
Maciel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maciel wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Cruz has Maciel pressed against the cage, preventing Maciel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Maciel's ribcage.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maciel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Maciel has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Maciel's ribcage.
Cruz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Cruz is pushing Maciel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Maciel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maciel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Maciel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Cruz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz is working for takedown but Maciel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
Maciel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Maciel is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maciel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz is looking to slow Maciel down with leg kicks.
Maciel throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. #CL2#
Cruz darts in and clinches Maciel up against the cage.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maciel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciels head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Maciel takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Maciel wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz is stalling here.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Maciel working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to work over Maciel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maciel blocks an elbow strike from Cruz.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maciel blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Maciel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Maciel won't want to take too many of those.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz pushes off an throws an elbow but Maciel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maciel throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. #CL2#
Maciel gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Maciel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz. #T4#
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciel avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Maciel won't want to take too many of those.
Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maciel blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz!
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Event:
CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Maciel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Maciel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like D'Wayne Williams has been cut.
Maciel misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maciel misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Maciel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Maciel rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Maciel manages to break the clinch.
Maciel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Maciel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maciel.
#T1#
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Maciel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maciel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maciel.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Maciel misses.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams catches Maciel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maciel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maciel throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams tries to counter with a clinch but Maciel shakes him off and moves away.
Williams tests Maciel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Williams stuns Maciel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maciel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Maciel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maciel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maciel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams slips under a jab from Maciel.
Maciel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Williams.
Maciel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maciel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Williams.
Nice uppercut there from Maciel.
Maciel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maciel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Maciel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams slips under a jab from Maciel.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maciel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maciel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maciel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maciel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams cracks Maciel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Maciel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maciel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Maciel is just out of range.#T4#
Maciel throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maciel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Maciel misses with a two punch combination.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maciel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Maciel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maciel swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams clobbers Maciel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maciel has time to react.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maciel throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Maciel.
Maciel swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D'Wayne Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano Maciel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Maciel's ribs.
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maciel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maciel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Maciel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maciel misses with a few strikes there.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maciel.
Luciano Maciel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Maciel.
Maciel throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Maciel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maciel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Maciel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Maciel misses.
Maciel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maciel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Maciel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maciel swinging wildly here.
Maciel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maciel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Maciel should have avoided that one.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maciel.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maciel thinking.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Maciel's ribs.
Maciel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Maciel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Maciel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maciel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams punishes Maciel's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams punishes Maciel's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maciel back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams lands a nice hook to Maciel's body. Maciel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Maciel with an uppercut!
D'Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Maciel throws a body shot but no joy.
Maciel walks into a jab.
Maciel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maciel tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maciel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maciel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams cracks a nice hook into Maciel's ribs.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Maciel with an uppercut!#CL#
Maciel closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maciel's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel wants to break free but Williams has control.
#T4#
Maciel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams keeps control of Maciel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Maciel is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
Williams has Maciel pressed against the cage, preventing Maciel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maciel working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maciel has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maciel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D'Wayne Williams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maciel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maciel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maciel misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maciel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maciel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Maciel moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Maciel. Maciel maintains the clinch. #BC#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maciel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciel throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams digs a good hook to Maciel's body.
Maciel throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maciel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maciel misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maciel with a body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Maciel walks into a jab.
Maciel fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Maciel is rocked!
Williams lands a nice hook to Maciel's body. Maciel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Maciel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams blocks a jab.
Maciel seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams lands with a straight right. Maciel didn't see that one coming.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maciel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maciel moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams cracks Maciel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maciel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Maciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maciel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams thuds a left hand into Maciel's body.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams lands a nice hook to Maciel's body. Maciel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maciel moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Maciel throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Maciel misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Maciel tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maciel misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maciel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maciel under the eye.
D'Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maciel doesn't seem bothered though.
Maciel takes one to the chin there.
Maciel falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maciel is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Williams working aggressively here.
#T4#
Maciel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams digs a right hand underneath Maciel's ribcage. Maciel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maciel can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Maciel manages to break the clinch.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maciel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams moves out of range as Maciel strikes.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Maciel.
Williams throws out a counter right but Maciel avoids it with no problem.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
D'Wayne Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D'Wayne Williams!
D'Wayne Williams 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:
CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Maciel clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maciel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Maciel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz tries to work over Maciel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciels head. #BC#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciel swinging wildly here.
Maciel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Maciel. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Maciel pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Maciel.
#CL2#
Maciel gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch. #T1#
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Maciel is blocking nicely.
Cruz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cruz tries to break free but Maciel pushes him back against the cage.
Maciel stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Maciel.
#CL#
Maciel darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Maciel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciel keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Maciel tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maciel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Maciel clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maciel tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maciel misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Maciel. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maciel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maciel throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Maciel misses with a straight left.
Maciel misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Maciel swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cruz has Maciel up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maciel blocks an elbow strike from Cruz.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Cruz prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Maciel has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Maciel manages to break the clinch.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maciel.
A punch combination from Maciel misses. #CL2#
Cruz rushes Maciel and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz tries a body shot but Maciel blocks it.
#T4#
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maciel.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Maciel is trying to break free.#BC#
Maciel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Maciel in a clinch.
Maciel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Maciel sprawls well.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz shoots in but Maciel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luciano Maciel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maciel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Cruz rushes Maciel and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maciel's efforts to push away.
Maciel dodges an elbow strike from Cruz.
#BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Maciel takes the fight into the clinch.
Maciel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Maciel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Maciel pushes him off.
Maciel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maciel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maciel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Maciel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL2#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Maciel is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maciel throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Maciel throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Luciano Maciel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Maciel clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maciel walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maciel.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Maciel breaks from the clinch.
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Maciel misses the target.
Cruz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Maciel has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciel. #BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciel scores with a three punch combo!
Maciel fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Maciel has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maciel. #BC#
Maciel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maciel pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.
Maciel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Cruz. #BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Cruz has Maciel up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maciel is defending well for now.#T3#
Maciel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Maciel wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cruz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maciel's brow.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maciel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luciano Maciel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Maciel swinging wildly here.
Maciel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maciel scores with a jab.
Maciel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Maciel darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maciel blocks an elbow strike from Cruz.
A frustrated look appears on Maciel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciel misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maciel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maciel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Maciel back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a big head kick but Maciel shrugs it off.
Cruz tries to clinch but Maciel is having none of it. #CL2#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Maciel 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#
Maciel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano Maciel is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Maciel misses.
Maciel throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Cruz has Maciel up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Maciel won't allow it.
#BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciel. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz tries to work over Maciel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz tries to work over Maciel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maciel wants to break free but Cruz has control.
#T1##BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano Maciel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maciel swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Maciel throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Maciel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maciel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maciel, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Maciel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maciel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maciel fails to land with a series of punches.
Maciel misses with the combination.
Cruz shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Maciel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Maciel sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Maciel. Maciel maintains the clinch.
Cruz wants to stall.
Cruz trying to stall but Maciel improves his position.
#BC#
Maciel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maciel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Maciel will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Maciel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Maciel breaks from the clinch.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Maciel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maciel throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.#T3##CL2#
Cruz rushes Maciel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maciel has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Maciel instigates a clinch.
Maciel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maciel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz tries a body shot but Maciel blocks it.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Maciel forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Cruz. #T4#
Maciel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Maciel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Maciel manages to break the clinch.
Maciel throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Maciel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Maciel circles away.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Maciel rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cruz has Maciel pressed against the cage, preventing Maciel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Maciel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Luciano Maciel.
I think Maciel 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Maciel!
Our winner, Luciano Maciel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CCR 75
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pooh lands a jab.
Maciel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pooh moves away.
Maciel throws a right hand that Pooh ducks under and follows up with a left that Pooh also avoids with ease.
Pooh wants to counter the offense by Maciel and move into the clinch position.
Maciel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pooh circles away quickly and effectively.
Maciel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Pooh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maciel won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Pooh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maciel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pooh but great work by Maciel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maciel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Maciel sits in half guard.
Maciel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maciel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Maciel has control of the leg.
Maciel scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maciel pulls his head out easily.
Maciel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pooh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maciel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Pooh 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 Maciel. Oh but Pooh has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maciel goes limp - he's gone! Pooh jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winnie Pooh!
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Event:
CCR74
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a right hand that Odenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Odenson also avoids with ease.
Odenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maciel's head backwards.
Maciel misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Odenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Odenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Odenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Odenson connects with a right hand. Maciel shakes it off.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Maciel swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maciel misses with a few strikes there.
Odenson flicks out a counter leg kick but Maciel steps away.
Odenson cracks Maciel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Odenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Maciel is rocked!#CL#
Odenson tries to keep at a distance but Maciel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Maciel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Odenson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Odenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maciel seems to have got his legs back now.
Odenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maciel misses with a combination
and Odenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maciel takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses.
Odenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maciel with a body shot.
Maciel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maciel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maciel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Maciel pushes Odenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Odenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Odenson. #TD#
Maciel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maciel manages to end up in side control.
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!
Odenson pushes Maciel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maciel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Odenson regains half guard, as Maciel was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Maciel 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.
#T2#
Maciel prevents Odenson from improving his position.#SUB#
Maciel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Maciel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maciel is keen to just control but Odenson is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Odenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odenson defends it well.
Maciel wants to control but Odenson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Maciel seems to be working for a kimura but Odenson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maciel is looking for a kimura here.
Odenson is trying to maintain the position but Maciel is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maciel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maciel wants to take a breather but Odenson is having none of it.
Maciel is looking to advance position but Odenson won't allow it.
Maciel stalling away here and it's allowed Odenson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Odenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maciel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitz MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Maciel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maciel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odenson defends it well. #SUB#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odenson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Odenson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Maciel misses
and Odenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Odenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maciel swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Maciel looks to clinch
letting Odenson counter with a right hand.
Odenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maciel.
Maciel is looking to wear down Odenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Odenson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Maciel! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Odenson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thor Odenson made sure he mentioned ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Pooh being controlled here momentarily.
Maciel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Maciel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pooh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maciel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pooh scores with a body shot.
Maciel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown but Pooh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pooh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.#CL2#
Maciel instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pooh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pooh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pooh looking to sit in guard and control but Maciel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pooh is trying to keep Maciel in close.
Maciel trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maciel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pooh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maciel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Maciel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pooh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Maciel is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Maciel 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.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Maciel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maciel is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel postures up.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Pooh is concentrating on defense, preventing Maciel from advancing position.
Maciel is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Winnie Pooh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pooh wants to clinch.
Maciel tries to clinch up but Pooh circles away and keeps his distance.
Maciel shoots and misses #TD#
and Pooh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Maciel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Maciel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maciel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel is refusing to be controlled, as Pooh sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pooh 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.
#T1#
Pooh prevents Maciel from improving his position.#SU#
Pooh decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Pooh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maciel pushes Pooh off but Pooh dives into side control.
#T2#
Maciel is not content to let Pooh control the position. #SUB#
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maciel struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pooh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maciel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pooh but great work by Maciel.#T3#
Maciel wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Pooh prevents Maciel from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Pooh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maciel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pooh down.
Maciel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pooh some visible discomfort.
Pooh is looking for a sweep.
Maciel has control of an arm but Pooh manages to advance to Maciel's back!#SUB#
Pooh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maciel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Pooh tightening his grip on Maciel, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Pooh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maciel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maciel for a finish. #T4#
Pooh has the hooks in. Maciel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pooh looking to break Maciel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maciel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pooh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Pooh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Pooh is working for a rear naked choke. Maciel is not defending it well and Pooh has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Maciel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Maciel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winnie Pooh!
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Event:
CCR 69
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Springfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maciel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maciel shoots for a takedown but Springfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Springfield - that will leave a mark!
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Maciel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springfield lands a high kick!
Springfield cracks Maciel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Maciel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Maciel backs away, Springfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Springfield lands a head kick. Maciel smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Maciel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springfield can pounce on him.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield throws out a loose jab but Maciel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maciel tries to avoid it but Springfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maciel to the ground. Maciel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maciel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Springfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maciel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maciel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Springfield.
Maciel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Springfield stuffs the takedown.
Springfield misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Maciel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Springfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Maciel throws a sloppy strike and Springfield has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Maciel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Springfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
East throws out a leg kick but Maciel moves out of range and East only half commits.
East throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Maciel coming out on top.
East checks a leg kick.
Maciel misses the jab.
East throws a head kick that misses.
Maciel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
East throws a front kick aimed at Maciel's knee but Maciel avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maciel - that will leave a mark!
Maciel lands with a right hand.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
East throws a leg kick but Maciel moved away.
East moves away from the strike by Maciel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maciel looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from East. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Maciel gets caught flat footed, as East shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Maciel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. East is aware though and is defending well.
Maciel looking to control.
#SUB#
East stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maciel throws up his legs and catches East in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! East tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maciel! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luciano Maciel!
An out of breath Luciano Maciel 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:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herculano.
Luciano Maciel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maciel throws a lazy right hand but Herculano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Maciel there.
Herculano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herculano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maciel misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano controlling the action here for a moment.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.#T1#
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel tried to score with a low kick but Herculano checks it.
Maciel throws a leg kick #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano works on Maciel's body with a couple of short punches.
Herculano presses Maciel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciels head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Maciel taking a breather. #T2#
Herculano avoiding damage.
Herculano avoiding damage.
Herculano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maciel tries for a takedown but Herculano manages to get underhooks.
Maciel wants a takedown but no success here.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maciel misses with the head strike.
Maciel just leaning against Herculano, taking a breather.
Maciel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maciel is looking for a takedown.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Maciel stalling in the clinch but Herculano improves position.
Maciel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Herculano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maciel can turn it around.#T3#
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maciel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herculano.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano is pushing Maciel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herculano tries a body shot but Maciel blocks it.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano taking a breather.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Herculano presses Maciel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maciel trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maciel into the cage.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Maciel's takedown attempt.
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Maciel looking to stall.
Maciel taking a breather.
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Maciel's head.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Herculano.
Maciel slowing the pace effectively.
Herculano takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
That's time! Herculano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Herculano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herculano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Herculano.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
A low kick from Maciel misses #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Herculano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel tries to stall but Herculano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Herculano gets through Maciel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maciel letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano is stalling here.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Herculano. #T1#
Maciel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano is working Maciel over against the cage.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Herculano is working Maciel over against the cage.
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Maciel jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herculano cracks Maciel with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Herculano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maciel or not.
Herculano has Maciel pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Herculano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a body shot.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciel. Herculano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Maciel throws a leg kick but Herculano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maciel misses with a body shot.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maciel manages to circle out of the way.
Maciel throws an off balance right hand
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel misses with a takedown
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
Maciel misses with a body shot
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel throws a body punch but Herculano moves out of range.
Maciel misses with a takedown #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano stalls.
Maciel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Maciel misses #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herculano is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel misses with a hook
#CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maciel up against the cage.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maciel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maciel is looking to control Herculano's arms but Herculano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maciel has his back to the cage.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herculano.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herculano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.#T2#
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Maciel pulls guard.
Herculano trying to control the position from guard on top but Maciel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maciel working for a triangle but Herculano defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herculano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maciel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Herculano wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Herculano looking to sit in guard and control but Maciel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maciel content to stall in guard here.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maciel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Herculano has control of Maciel's left arm, preventing Maciel from doing any damage. #T4#
Herculano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maciel is controlling him.
Maciel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herculano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maciel.
Maciel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herculano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maciel drops back looking for a leg! Herculano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herculano manages to kick Maciel off! Maciel jumps back into Herculano's guard.
Herculano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herminio Herculano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herculano, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Herminio Herculano wins by unanimous decision!
Herminio Herculano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lobtov counters with a single leg into guard. Maciel didn't expect that.
Lobtov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lobtov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobtov trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom.
Maciel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lobtov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Maciel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Lobtov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maciel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lobtov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maciel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Lobtov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Maciel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lobtov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Maciel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luciano Maciel!
A victorious Luciano Maciel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale looks to throw the jab but Maciel is out of range.
Maciel scores with a jab. Wensleydale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wensleydale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Maciel as he connects with a hook.
Maciel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maciel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maciel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wensleydale.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Wensleydale. #CL#
Wensleydale clinches up against the cage.
Maciel stalling the fight.
Maciel looking to stall.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wensleydale.
Wensleydale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maciel is defending well.
Wensleydale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciel misses with a punch on the inside.
Wensleydale 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.#T1#
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.
Maciel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wensleydale smiles and moves away.
Wensleydale slips under a jab from Maciel.
Maciel throws an overhand right that lands on Wensleydale's shoulder, as Wensleydale tries to avoid the shot.
Wensleydale throws out a loose jab but Maciel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wensleydale cracks Maciel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Maciel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wensleydale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maciel is in Wensleydale's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wensleydale has his foot on Maciel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maciel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wensleydale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maciel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maciel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wensleydale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maciel is pushing down on Wensleydale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wensleydale is fighting to maintain full guard but Maciel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maciel working Wensleydale over with strikes.
Maciel slips a nice elbow through Wensleydale's hands, connecting with Wensleydale's forehead.#T2#
Wensleydale trying to control here.
Maciel 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.
Maciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wensleydale defending well though.
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!
Maciel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maciel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wensleydale is bucking up trying to escape but Maciel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Maciel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maciel thowing shots but they're missing.
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.#T3#
Maciel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wensleydale looks a forlorn figure.
Maciel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maciel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maciel controlling his opponent.
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.
Maciel raining down shots from the mount!
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.
Wensleydale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wensleydale tries to get out of the position.
Maciel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape. #T4#
Maciel working the ground and pound effectively.
Maciel lands a big elbow - Wensleydale is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wensleydale is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Idowu tests Maciel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maciel cracks Idowu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Idowu connects with the punch.
Idowu throws a hook to the side of Maciel's head but Maciel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maciel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maciel slips a jab from Idowu.
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prince Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu dips to his left and cracks Maciel with an uppercut!
Idowu missing with a left hand there. Maciel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maciel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idowu.
Maciel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Idowu defends it well.
Maciel throws a leg kick but Idowu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Idowu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciel throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Maciel only half commits.
Idowu throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Maciel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Idowu! #ES#
Idowu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maciel ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Idowu misses with a looping left.#T1#
Maciel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idowu.
Idowu lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Maciel is rocked!
Maciel tries a head kick but it misses.
Maciel is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Idowu moves out of range as Maciel strikes.
Maciel seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idowu, as that shot connected.
Maciel cracks Idowu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Idowu coming out on top.
Idowu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maciel.
Maciel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Maciel saw that one coming.#TD2#
Idowu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maciel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Maciel stops Idowu from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel throws an elbow that misses. Idowu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maciel's guard. Nice move by Idowu!#REVR##SUB2#
Idowu stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maciel has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Idowu manages to get his head free but now Maciel has transitioned to an armbar! Idowu grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maciel! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Prince Idowu was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn it!'.
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Event:
HI 72 - SUPERFIGHT!
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maciel throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel looks to land a combination but Maciel avoids it well.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maciel circles away quickly and effectively.
Maciel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maciel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Maciel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maciel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Maciel there.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maciel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Maciel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maciel with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Maciel lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Maciel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Steel bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Maciel comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Steel falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Steel was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luciano Maciel!
After the big win, Luciano Maciel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Victor Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
HI 68 - Cunt/Zaar
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Meese throws the left hand but Maciel avoids the punch easily.
Meese works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maciel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meese.
Maciel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meese manages to avoid it.
Maciel takes one on the button.
Meese jabs at Maciel's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meese, as that shot connected.
Maciel loads up on a big right hand but Meese slips the punch.
Good work by Meese as he checks the leg kick.
Meese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meese throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Maciel counters with a shoot takedown. Meese fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meese wants to stand and escape but Maciel is having none of it.
Meese is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maciel dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Meese is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maciel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maciel staying calm.
Meese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maciel on the ground.#T1#
Meese is trying to buck Maciel off.
A lull in the action here as Maciel stalls from top position.
Meese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maciel is controlling him well.
Maciel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Maciel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Meese is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HI 63- From the Depths of Hell
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a hook but Roussow blocks it.
Roussow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roussow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Roussow misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maciel or perhaps it was just good defense by Roussow, which made it look bad.
Roussow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maciel doesn't seem bothered though.
Maciel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roussow misses with a right hand
and Maciel counters with a nice uppercut.
Roussow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow lands a jab to the nose.
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow throws a big shot that misses.
Maciel misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Roussow moves into the clinch.
Maciel blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Maciel. #T1#
Maciel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussow.
Roussow digs a right hand into Maciel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maciel's gas tank.
Roussow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch.
Roussow connects with a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roussow.
Roussow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maciel keeps working.
An elbow from Roussow crashes against the mat.
Roussow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roussow in side control, throwing shots but Maciel defends.
Maciel sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Maciel is in trouble now - Roussow has advanced to mount!
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!
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maciel hang on?
Roussow looking to finish Maciel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maciel!
Roussow lands with some strikes.
Maciel holds on to Roussow around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Roussow controlling his opponent. #T3#
Maciel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maciel has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow misses with a head shot. Maciel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roussow throwing strikes from guard but Maciel blocks nicely. #SUB#
Maciel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roussow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roussow landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Roussow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roussow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maciel's head.
Roussow throws a big elbow that misses.
Roussow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maciel keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Roussow throws a strike but Maciel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roussow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maciel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roussow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow 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#
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Maciel off the cage and back into range.
Roussow connects with a body shot.
Roussow misses with a double jab.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussow scores with a nice right hand.
Roussow throws a series of punches but Maciel moves out of range.
Roussow scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roussow sprawls well. Roussow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maciel gets slowly back to his feet.
Roussow throws an overhand right that lands on Maciel's shoulder, as Maciel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussow 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.#T1##TD#
Maciel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maciel prevents Roussow from improving his position.
Roussow is still trying to improve position.
Roussow keeps trying to improve his position.
Maciel is thwarting Roussow's attempts to control the position.
Maciel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roussow is looking to improve his position.
Maciel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Roussow taking some punishment here, with Maciel in his half guard.
Roussow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maciel.
Maciel is pressing down on Roussow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roussow is holding on for now.
Roussow strikes from the bottom but Maciel passes into mount!
Roussow can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Maciel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roussow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Maciel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roussow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Maciel tries to score with some ground and pound. Roussow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Roussow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maciel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roussow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maciel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maciel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maciel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maciel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maciel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roussow!
Roussow tries to hold on but Maciel postures up.
Roussow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Roussow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maciel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roussow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maciel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maciel prevents Roussow from improving his position.
Maciel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussow keeps working.
Roussow wants to improve his position but Maciel is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roussow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maciel wants to control but Roussow is keeping him busy.
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 Luciano Maciel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roussow scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Roussow.
Maciel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roussow is fending him off so far but Maciel persists. Nope, Roussow circles away and we're back to standing.
Maciel slips under a jab from Roussow.
Roussow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussow misses with an uppercut. Maciel saw that one coming.
Roussow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roussow lands a jab to Maciel's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roussow misses the shot to the body.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Roussow avoids it well and moves away.
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Roussow saw that one coming.
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Maciel off the cage and back into range.
Ken Roussow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Roussow throws the left hand but Maciel avoids the punch easily.
Maciel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roussow sprawls and moves away.
Roussow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maciel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciel ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Roussow avoids it well and moves away.
Maciel ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Roussow just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciel misses with a leg kick.
Roussow with a jab.
Roussow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussow misses with a looping right.
Maciel looks to throw the jab but Roussow is out of range.
Maciel tries to move into range but Roussow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roussow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Roussow lands a lovely overhand right.
Maciel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roussow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maciel's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Roussow.
Maciel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maciel throws a jab when Roussow was well out of range.
Roussow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Roussow. Those never looked like landing.
Maciel shoots for a double leg takedown but Roussow sprawls well. He's pushed Maciel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roussow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Maciel off the cage and back into range.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maciel misses with a left hand
and Roussow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roussow wants to clinch up but Maciel keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Maciel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maciel slips a jab from Roussow.#T3#
Roussow misses with a hook. Maciel ducked under it nicely.
Maciel throws a body shot but no joy.
Maciel sets himself, and Roussow steps forward looking for the clinch! Maciel avoids it this time.
Maciel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Roussow.
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Roussow saw that one coming.
Maciel throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Roussow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maciel being controlled against the cage.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike.
Maciel letting Roussow take a breather here.#T4#
Roussow wants a takedown.
Maciel prevents a body shot from Roussow.
Roussow lands with a left to the head.
Maciel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Maciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch.
Maciel throws a shot from downtown. Roussow moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Roussow closes the distance and clinches.
Roussow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roussow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Roussow throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow misses with a punch to the body.
Roussow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roussow is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussow 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
After the big win, Ken Roussow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Highland Island World 4
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Maciel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diamond tries to score with a low kick but Maciel moves his leg out of the way.
Maciel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maciel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diamond defends well and Maciel ends up having to push Diamond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diamond throws a leg kick that misses.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamond misses with a low kick as Maciel jumps back.
Diamond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maciel.
Diamond sizes up Maciel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diamond wants to land a leg kick but Maciel is out of range.
Maciel checks a leg kick.
Maciel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Maciel staying out of range there.
Maciel tries to counter with a takedown but Diamond is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Maciel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Maciel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maciel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maciel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maciel checks the leg kick.
Maciel avoids the head kick by Diamond.
#T1#
Maciel misses with a looping left.
Maciel blocks a low kick nicely.
Diamond moves out of range as Maciel strikes.
Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diamond scores with a one two! Maciel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick.
King Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Maciel.
Maciel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diamond cracks Maciel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maciel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maciel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maciel takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciel throws a hook but Diamond avoids it easily.
Diamond throws a leg kick that misses.
Diamond throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Maciel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diamond wants to sweep here but Maciel controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamond can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Maciel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Maciel postures up in Diamond's guard and throws a big left but Diamond blocks it.
Maciel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maciel throwing strikes but missing.
Maciel 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.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maciel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maciel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Maciel.
Diamond tries to land a leg kick but Maciel saw it coming and moves away.
Diamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maciel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Diamond as Maciel shoots in.
Diamond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Maciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond throws a low kick, looking for Maciel's leg but Maciel calmly moves out of range.
Maciel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maciel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diamond defends well and Maciel ends up having to push Diamond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maciel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maciel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Diamond avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Maciel.
Diamond scores with a body shot.
Maciel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Maciel moved out of range nicely.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond tries a quick counter leg kick but Maciel is wise to it.
Diamond connects with a looping right hand.
Maciel defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Diamond tries to land a leg kick but Maciel saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Diamond does it's job there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maciel walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maciel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond throws a solid leg kick but Maciel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diamond.
Maciel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Diamond is looking to score with low kicks.
Diamond is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Maciel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diamond tries to work over Maciel's front leg with a kick but Maciel checks it.
Maciel needs to keep his hands up - Diamond had a free shot at his head there.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maciel tried to counter with a leg kick but Diamond avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Maciel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good shot there by Diamond.
Maciel checks the leg kick.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Diamond avoids it well and moves away.
Diamond throws a solid leg kick but Maciel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diamond.
Diamond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Maciel.
Diamond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Maciel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maciel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Maciel.
Diamond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maciel.
Maciel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diamond to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Diamond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diamond.
Maciel goes for a double leg but Diamond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diamond continues to drive forward.
Maciel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diamond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maciel.
Diamond misses with a leg kick
and Maciel counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maciel.
Maciel dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Diamond throws a good cross that connects.
Diamond lands a jab to Maciel's midsection.
Maciel defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Maciel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maciel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Maciel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diamond's guard.#ES2#
Diamond uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maciel checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Maciel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maciel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maciel throws a head kick that misses.
Maciel blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond motions for Maciel to come forward. Diamond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maciel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maciel tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maciel circles away quickly and effectively.
King Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maciel misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Diamond. No joy for Maciel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Maciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond tried to score with a low kick but Maciel checks it.#T3#
Maciel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diamond throws a solid leg kick but Maciel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diamond.
Diamond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maciel.
A swing and a miss from Diamond.
Diamond pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maciel back to the cage. Diamond follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maciel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond tries a quick counter leg kick but Maciel is wise to it.
Diamond throws a leg kick #TD#
and Maciel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diamond won't be happy with that.
Maciel throws a strike aimed at the side of Diamond's head but Diamond avoids it well.
Maciel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Maciel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciel wants to take a breather but Diamond manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maciel.
Maciel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Maciel trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Maciel works over Diamond with some ground and pound from guard.
Maciel forces his way into half guard.
Maciel works his way into full mount!
Luciano Maciel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maciel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diamond because Maciel loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diamond throws a head kick but Maciel moves out of range.
Maciel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diamond.
Diamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maciel is out of range and Diamond settles back down.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamond throws a leg kick #TD#
and Maciel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diamond!
Maciel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maciel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diamond down.
Maciel taking a break here but Diamond is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Maciel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maciel trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away. #T1#
Maciel prevents Diamond from improving his position.
Maciel misses with a head shot. Diamond uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maciel is fighting to break Diamond's control of his arms but Diamond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maciel trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maciel postures up in Diamond's guard and throws a big left but Diamond blocks it.
Maciel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maciel wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maciel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond is looking to stand up but Maciel isn't so interested in that idea.
Maciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Maciel with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Maciel throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Maciel's head but Maciel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maciel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diamond throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciel. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond wants to counter the offense by Maciel and move into the clinch position.
Diamond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maciel.
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Diamond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diamond there.
Diamond lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maciel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Maciel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Maciel moved away.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Maciel.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Maciel misses the target.
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maciel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diamond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maciel. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Maciel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maciel misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond wants to land a leg kick but Maciel is out of range.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Diamond avoids it well and moves away.
Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Diamond finds it's target.
Diamond scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamond 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
King Diamond gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HI 54: WedFight X
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel misses with a hook.
Jogos shoots in looking for a takedown but Maciel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jogos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maciel throws a hook but Jogos blocks it.
Jogos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maciel stuffs the takedown attempt from Jogos. Jogos gets slowly back to his feet.
Luciano Maciel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Jogos.
Maciel scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Maciel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jogos is trying to defend but Maciel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Maciel there. #ROC#
Jogos is rocked!
Maciel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jogos! More strikes land and this one is all over! Maciel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Maciel!
An out of breath Luciano Maciel 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:
HI47: Fight & Furious V
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
The Sock shoots in looking for a takedown. Maciel tries to sprawl out of it but The Sock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maciel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maciel connects with a jab.
We've been told by The Sock's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Sock blocks a jab.
The Sock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maciel.
The Sock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maciel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
The Sock shoots in looking for a takedown. Maciel tries to sprawl out of it but The Sock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maciel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Maciel misses the target.
Maciel has a takedown stuffed.
The Sock attempts a counter takedown but Maciel avoids it well and moves away.
The Sock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maciel defends well and The Sock ends up having to push Maciel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Maciel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly The Sock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
The Sock looking to score a takedown here. Maciel is defending well but The Sock drives through and ends up in Maciel's guard.
The Sock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Sock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Sock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
The Sock swings around for an armbar but Maciel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Sock's guard.
Maciel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maciel trying to control the position from guard on top but The Sock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
The Sock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maciel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maciel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Sock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maciel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maciel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Sock defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Sock is refusing to be controlled, as Maciel sits in half guard.
Maciel not doing much here.
Maciel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Sock! #T3#
Maciel wants to control the pace but The Sock is squirming around nicely.
The Sock can't escape the position.
Maciel controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maciel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Sock is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Sock blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maciel goes for an armbar but The Sock turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Sock.
The Sock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Maciel 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##SUB#
The Sock actively working from the bottom here.
The Sock is looking for a sweep. Maciel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maciel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Sock!
Maciel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Sock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maciel on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maciel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Sock because Maciel loaded up on that one.
Maciel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Sock is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Maciel 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#
Maciel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a hook
#TD#
and The Sock counters with a single leg into guard. Maciel didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Maciel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Sock throws a big right hand that misses.
Maciel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel 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.
The Sock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Maciel keeping moving, preventing The Sock from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Sock sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Maciel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! The Sock paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Maciel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luciano Maciel!
A very excited looking Luciano Maciel 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:
HI39: Supremacy in Hayashi
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel lands with a nice body punch.
Maciel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Maciel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maciel prevents Jimenez from standing back up.
Maciel trying to pass the guard but Jimenez defending well. #SUB2#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well. #SUB2#
Maciel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jimenez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Island 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a leg kick that misses.
Maciel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kilpatrick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maciel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Kilpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Kilpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maciel is defending well for now.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Maciel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilpatrick scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up but Maciel circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kilpatrick clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maciel breaks from the clinch.
Kilpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maciel avoids it.
Maciel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Kevin Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maciel throws the left hand but Kilpatrick avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick that misses.
Kilpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maciel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maciel misses with a low kick.
Kilpatrick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maciel avoids the head kick by Kilpatrick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilpatrick scores with a head kick.
Kilpatrick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maciel has his takedown stuffed
and Kilpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Kilpatrick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kilpatrick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maciel momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick shoots in and drives through. Maciel sprawls well.
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maciel.
Kilpatrick scores with a head kick. Maciel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy body kick
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maciel throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice body kick.
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maciel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilpatrick defends it nicely.#T3##CL#
Kilpatrick darts in and clinches Maciel up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Maciel.
Maciel wants to break free but Kilpatrick has control.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maciel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kilpatrick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kevin Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
Kilpatrick working aggressively here.
Kilpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kilpatrick tries for a takedown but Maciel manages to get underhooks.
Kilpatrick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maciel avoiding damage as Kilpatrick throws knees to the body.
A short right from Maciel. #T4#
Kilpatrick has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Maciel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilpatrick has double underhooks.
Kilpatrick lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Maciel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maciel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maciel trying to control the position.
Maciel wants to sweep here but Kilpatrick controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Kilpatrick 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#
Kilpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilpatrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maciel misses with a hook
and Kilpatrick counters with a low kick, right behind Maciel 's knee.
Maciel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maciel throws a leg kick
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maciel thinking. #CL#
Kilpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Maciel is blocking nicely.
Maciel is trying to break the clinch but Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Maciel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilpatrick won't allow it.
Kilpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick stops a takedown attempt from Maciel.
Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
Maciel misses with the head strike.
Kilpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Kilpatrick taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciel. #T1#
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel tries to stall but Kilpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kevin Kilpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kilpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maciel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilpatrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maciel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maciel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kilpatrick prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Maciel misses with some punches.
Kilpatrick gets through Maciel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maciel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kilpatrick gets through Maciel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Maciel is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel tries to break free but Kilpatrick pushes him back against the cage.
Maciel tries to stall but Kilpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
Maciel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maciel's face.
Maciel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpatrick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maciel misses with the head strike.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciel.
Kilpatrick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maciel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilpatrick has double underhooks.
Kilpatrick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kilpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Kilpatrick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kevin Kilpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Maciel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maciel can do to turn this around?
A big right from Maciel misses.
Kilpatrick blocks a head kick by Maciel.
Kilpatrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maciel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maciel! But no joy.
Kilpatrick moves away from the strike by Maciel.
Maciel darts in looking for a takedown but Kilpatrick gets double underhooks and turns Maciel into the cage.
Kevin Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
Maciel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kilpatrick. #T4#
Maciel misses with a looping left.
Maciel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Kilpatrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maciel blocks a head kick by Kilpatrick.
Maciel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilpatrick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Kilpatrick darts in and clinches Maciel up against the cage.
Kilpatrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maciel walks away with a smile on his face. Kilpatrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maciel swings widly with a right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kilpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maciel tries for a takedown but Kilpatrick manages to get underhooks.
Maciel is trying to force a seperation but Kilpatrick has the dominant position.
Maciel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Kilpatrick dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maciel 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.
Maciel throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilpatrick.
Maciel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Maciel.
Maciel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilpatrick can pounce on him.
Maciel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Maciel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.#T1#
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but Maciel is having none of it. #TD2#
Maciel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maciel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Kilpatrick sneaks out the side door and pushes Maciel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but Maciel checks it.
Kilpatrick looks to land a body kick but Maciel moved away.
Maciel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maciel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilpatrick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maciel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilpatrick misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maciel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maciel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maciel throws out a leg kick but Kilpatrick moves out of range and Maciel only half commits. #T2#
Maciel avoids the head kick by Kilpatrick.
Maciel throws an off balance right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maciel avoids the head kick by Kilpatrick.
Kevin Kilpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilpatrick staying out of range there.
Maciel tries a head kick but it misses.
Maciel loads up on a big right hand but Kilpatrick slips the punch.#CL#
Kilpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maciel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilpatrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Kilpatrick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maciel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maciel working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Maciel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maciel working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciel.
Maciel tries to break free but Kilpatrick pushes him back against the cage.
Maciel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maciel lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kilpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maciel's brow.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciel blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Maciel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maciel has Kilpatrick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilpatrick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kevin Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
Kilpatrick jumps guard but Maciel stands there with Kilpatrick around his waist. Kilpatrick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kilpatrick prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Kilpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kilpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
#T4#
Kilpatrick prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Maciel tries to break the clinch but Kilpatrick is controlling the position.
Kilpatrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maciel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Maciel stalling in the clinch but Kilpatrick improves position.
Maciel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maciel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maciel throws a head punch that misses.
Kilpatrick has Maciel pressed against the cage, preventing Maciel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maciel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries to stall but Maciel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kilpatrick lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maciel misses with a body punch.
Kevin Kilpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Kilpatrick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Kilpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilpatrick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Kilpatrick!
A relieved looking Kevin Kilpatrick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Highland Island 22
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mathews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maciel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mathews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maciel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maciel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maciel is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathews has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathews is retaining full guard.
Maciel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maciel postures up in Mathews's guard and throws a big left but Mathews blocks it. #T1#
Maciel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Maciel 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.
Maciel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maciel throws a big elbow that misses.
Maciel passes Mathews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maciel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mathews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maciel.
Maciel works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Mathews defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maciel.
Maciel content just to control the position here.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maciel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Maciel 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.
Maciel throws some wild stikes that Mathews manages to avoid easily.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maciel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3##SUB#
Mathews has left one of his arms exposed and Maciel doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mathews screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Maciel!
A relieved looking Luciano Maciel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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