Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Maher with a poor takedown
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maher's knee momentarily.
Maher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Maher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Maher's ribs.
Lê fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Maher's head.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maher backwards. #ROC2#
Maher is rocked!
Lê pushes Maher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Maher is breathing heavily.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Maher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lê pushes Maher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Maher backwards.
Maher tries a knee to the head but Lê blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Maher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lê gets through Maher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maher with a big uppercut! Maher tries to clinch up but Lê pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Maher to the mat! Maher covers up and Lê unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quân Lê!

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Maher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maher throws a head kick but Garafallo moves out of range.
Maher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maher fails to land with a series of punches.
Garafallo moves forwards but Maher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garafallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garafallo throws a shot from downtown. Maher moves away and avoids it.
Garafallo tries to move into range but Maher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garafallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Maher, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Garafallo rushes Maher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garafallo wants to take the fight to the mat but Maher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garafallo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maher or not.
Maher misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Maher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garafallo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kangaroo's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Maher clinches up with Garafallo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Maher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garafallo backwards.
Garafallo avoiding damage as Maher throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Maher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Garafallo clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Garafallo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maher trying to land knees to the body.
Maher can't break the clinch.
Garafallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maher's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Maher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Garafallo has managed to clinch.
Maher is trying to break the clinch but Garafallo is controlling him.
Maher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garafallo pushes off an throws an elbow but Maher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Maher blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Garafallo breaks the clinch. #TD#
Garafallo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maher sprawls well initially but Garafallo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maher.#SUB2#
Maher working for a triangle but Garafallo defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Maher has his foot on Garafallo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garafallo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garafallo defends well.#SUB2#
Maher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garafallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Garafallo wants to pass the guard but Maher is keeping the position.
Garafallo working some strikes from top position.
Maher keeping moving, preventing Garafallo from controlling successfully.
Maher 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.
Garafallo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Maher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maher can't keep his opponent in guard - Garafallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Maher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garafallo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maher on the ground.
Garafallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maher looking for a guillotine here but Garafallo defends easily. #SUB2#
Maher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garafallo defends it easily.
Garafallo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher 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#
Garafallo leaves Maher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garafallo is looking for a counter combo.
Maher throws a head kick that misses.
Maher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Garafallo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garafallo.
Maher is trying to keep Garafallo in close.
Garafallo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Maher is looking for a triangle but Garafallo pushes his legs off easily.
Maher keeping moving, preventing Garafallo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garafallo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jenean Garafallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garafallo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garafallo chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Maher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maher has momentary wrist control but Garafallo slips an elbow through the middle.
Garafallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Maher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garafallo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maher wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garafallo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Maher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maher keeping moving, preventing Garafallo from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Maher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garafallo wants to control from the top but Maher keeps moving.
Garafallo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garafallo is one step ahead there.
Garafallo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Garafallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garafallo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garafallo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Maher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garafallo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maher keeping moving, preventing Garafallo from controlling successfully.
Garafallo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maher is pulling down on Garafallo's head. It's preventing any offense from Garafallo, at least for the moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maher trying to keep a closed guard but Garafallo is proving a slippery customer.
Garafallo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Maher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garafallo defends well.
Garafallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maher is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garafallo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenean Garafallo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Garafallo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maher on his heels. He'll look to pass Maher's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Garafallo looking to improve position, pressing down on Maher's thigh with his hand. Maher seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Garafallo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Garafallo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Maher picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Maher!

Event: DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Maher misses with a leg kick
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
Inoue cracks Maher with an open hand slap.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maher.
As Maher tries to get set, Inoue tries to push him back and clinch up but Maher manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Maher moves into range and clinches up with Inoue.#TD#
Inoue jumps guard and drags Maher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Inoue pulls Maher in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Maher is posturing up here but Inoue has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maher tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maher has to tap! Slick submission there by Inoue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideaki Inoue!

Event: DFC 44: Pate Vs Newton 2
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Maher throws a big shot that misses.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Maher moves out of range.
Flanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flanagan throws the left hand but Maher avoids the punch easily.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maher moves away.
Maher misses with a takedown attempt
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maher misses with an uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Flanagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flanagan scrambles back to his feet.
Maher misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Maher misses with a takedown
and Flanagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maher misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Maher tries a quick counter leg kick but Flanagan is wise to it.
Maher misses with a hook
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maher thinking.
Flanagan throws a hook but Maher avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanagan.#T1#
A combination from Maher does no damage.
Maher swings for the body but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maher avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Maher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Maher.
Maher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maher swings widly with a right hand
and Flanagan counters with a nice body shot.
Maher is looking to score with low kicks.
Maher tries a low kick but Flanagan avoids it.
It looked like Flanagan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flanagan misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Flanagan.
Maher scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Maher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flanagan tries to avoid it but Maher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flanagan to the ground. Flanagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanagan throws a hook but Maher avoids it easily.
Flanagan tries to bum rush Maher with a series of wild strikes but Maher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flanagan misses with a two punch combination.
Flanagan checks a low kick from Maher.
Maher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Maher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flanagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maher misses with a body punch
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maher manages to avoid it.
Flanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maher feints the counter takedown.
A lazy left from Maher finds it's target.#T3#
Flanagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Flanagan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maher.
Maher fails to land the takedown.
Flanagan scores with a hook.
Flanagan checks a low kick from Maher.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Maher.
Jason Maher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maher throws a combination that misses
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maher throws a sloppy head kick and Flanagan moves out of range easily.
Flanagan misses with a straight right.
Flanagan connects with a looping right hand.
Flanagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maher thows a leg kick but Flanagan checks it
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanagan misses with a straight right. #T4#
Maher thuds a left hand into Flanagan's body.
Maher tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maher misses with an uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flanagan circles away.
Flanagan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Flanagan does it's job there.
Walter Flanagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Flanagan. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Maher avoids nicely.
Flanagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maher throws a head kick but Flanagan moves out of range.
Maher swings for the body but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Flanagan lands with an overhand left.
Maher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Flanagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Flanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maher or perhaps it was just good defense by Flanagan, which made it look bad.
Maher misses with a wild body shot.
Flanagan throwing a counter right hand but Maher manages to avoid it.
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maher misses with a body shot
and Flanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Flanagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maher doesn't seem phased though.
Walter Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Maher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan tries to bum rush Maher with a series of wild strikes but Maher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maher misses with an uppercut
and Maher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Flanagan.#T1#
Maher tries to clinch up
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maher.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flanagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flanagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maher walks into a jab.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Maher. Maher gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Maher.
A punch combination from Flanagan misses.
Maher lands a jab to Flanagan's midsection.
Flanagan 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.
Maher misses with a wild body shot.
Maher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flanagan counters with a nice body shot.
Maher is breathing heavily.
Flanagan throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Maher avoids nicely.
Maher with a poor takedown
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Maher.
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maher is just out of range.
Flanagan throws a hook but Maher avoids it easily.
Flanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Flanagan as he checks the leg kick.
Flanagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maher can do to turn this around?
Maher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Maher throws a head kick that misses
and Flanagan counters with a two punch combo.
Maher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Flanagan misses.
A big right from Maher misses.
Maher looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.#T3#
Flanagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maher scores with a nice right hand.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maher appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maher tries for a takedown but Flanagan circles away easily
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maher misses with a hook. Flanagan ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maher might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Flanagan has got the better of the exchanges.
Maher misses with a head kick.
Maher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maher misses with a left hand
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maher throws a low kick but Flanagan moves out of range easily.
Maher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Flanagan counter with a right hand. #T4#
Flanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Maher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Maher.
Flanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flanagan lands with a good body shot.
Maher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flanagan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maher momentarily.
Flanagan thuds his right hand into Maher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flanagan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maher misses with a left hand
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Maher moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan dominated that second round.
That's time! Flanagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flanagan's head.
Maher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan lands a nice hook to Maher's body. Maher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maher moves to clinch but Flanagan breaks away
and Flanagan counters with a series of strikes. Maher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flanagan.
Flanagan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maher dives in for a single leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slow jab from Maher misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher tries to land a front kick but Flanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Flanagan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Maher.
Flanagan moves out of range as Maher strikes.
Maher misses with a leg kick
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Maher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Flanagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Maher is rocked!
Maher works the jab nicely.
Maher is still on wobbly legs! Can Flanagan finish him?
Maher avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Flanagan lands a glancing blow to the side of Maher's head.
Maher moves away from the strike by Flanagan.
Maher throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maher misses with an uppercut.
Maher seems to have recovered his senses.
Maher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maher misses with a hook
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flanagan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan scores with a hook.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Maher avoids nicely.
Maher is trying desperately to land a takedown but Flanagan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maher.
Jab from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a big shot that misses.
Flanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flanagan throws a hook but Maher blocks it.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Maher. Maher gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Maher.
Maher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan lands with a good body shot.
Flanagan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maher counters with a left and a right that stings Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
A jab from Maher misses.
A little feinted left hand from Flanagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Flanagan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flanagan stalks Maher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maher's face. Maher staggers backwards, shaken.
Flanagan scores with a hook.
Flanagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flanagan. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Maher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Maher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanagan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flanagan throws a combination. Maher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flanagan swinging wildly here. #T4#
A nice combination there by Flanagan. #CL2#
Maher rushes Flanagan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Flanagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maher misses with a kick to the body
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walter Flanagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flanagan slaps away a takedown attempt from Maher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flanagan throws a hook but Maher blocks it.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Jason Maher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flanagan defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flanagan, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
Our winner, Walter Flanagan, 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.

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Bikermann misses with a takedown attempt - Maher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maher scores with a one two! Bikermann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maher throws out a powerful jab.
Maher throws a combination. Bikermann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bikermann or perhaps it was just good defense by Maher, which made it look bad.
Bikermann looks to land a right hand but Maher moved out of range.
Bikermann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Bikermann tries to sprawl but Maher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bikermann is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bikermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bikermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bikermann actively working from the bottom here.
Maher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Maher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maher is trying to control the action in half guard but Bikermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikermann's head.
Maher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikermann's head.
Maher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maher is thwarting Bikermann's attempts to control the position.
Maher thows a huge punch but Bikermann dodges it nicely.
Maher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Maher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bikermann defends it well. #SUB#
Maher seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bikermann moves into full guard.
Maher looking to sit in guard and control but Bikermann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bikermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Maher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maher trying to keep a closed guard but Bikermann is proving a slippery customer.
Maher has a closed guard, preventing Bikermann from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Maher is looking for a triangle but Bikermann pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Maher working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily.
Maher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bikermann lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Maher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bikermann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bikermann wants to hit a switch here but Maher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bikermann there!
Bikermann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bikermann tries to control the position but Maher now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maher scores with a nice strike.
Maher throws a combination. Bikermann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bikermann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jason Bikermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bikermann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jason Maher is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Maher closes the distance and pushes Bikermann back into the cage.
Bikermann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maher.
Maher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Maher lands a good knee to the midsection. Bikermann won't want to take too many of those.
Maher looking to throw knees to the head but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bikermann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.#BC#
Maher manages to break the clinch.
Maher leaves Bikermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maher lands a head kick. Bikermann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1##TD#
Maher shoots in and bounces Bikermann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maher postures up in Bikermann's guard and throws a big left but Bikermann blocks it.
Maher wants to pass the guard but Bikermann is keeping the position.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher works over Bikermann with some ground and pound from guard.
Bikermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maher.
Bikermann wants to get back to his feet but Maher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maher trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom. #T2#
Maher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikermann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bikermann keeping moving, preventing Maher from controlling successfully.
Maher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bikermann's head.
Bikermann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maher is now in half guard. #SUB#
Maher is looking for a kimura but Bikermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maher to get the leverage.
Maher is trying to control the action in half guard but Bikermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maher slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Maher wants to take a breather but Bikermann is having none of it.
Maher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bikermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maher throwing shots but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
Maher prevents Bikermann from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bikermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maher avoids it really well and circles away.
Maher throws a shot to the body. #T4##TD#
Maher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bikermann's guard.
Jason Maher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Maher drops back looking for a leg! Bikermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bikermann manages to kick Maher off! Maher jumps back into Bikermann's guard.
Maher throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bikermann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bikermann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bikermann! #REVB#
Maher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bikermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maher has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher dominated that second round.
That's time! Maher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maher scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Bikermann feints and as Maher raises his hands in defense, Bikermann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bikermann stays in close to Maher's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bikermann is sitting in close to Maher's body. Maher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bikermann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bikermann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Maher!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Neil connects with a looping right hand.
Maher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neil checks a leg kick.
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Neil seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maher.
Maher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neil scores with a hook.
Neil slips a straight right by Maher.
Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neil sprawls well. Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maher gets slowly back to his feet.
Neil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maher tries to score with a low kick but Neil moves his leg out of the way.
Neil is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neil throws a body punch but Maher moves out of range.
Maher misses the shot to the body.
Maher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neil counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maher tries to clinch
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Maher. #ROC#
Maher is rocked!
Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maher is still on wobbly legs! Can Neil finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maher gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Neil gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Neil!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Maher is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
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.
Hawk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Hawk passes to side control. #SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maher is trying to improve his position.
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position. #T2#
Maher is looking to regain half guard here but Hawk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maher seems a little lost for a moment, as Hawk dominates the positioning.
Maher 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.
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk takes a little break here. Maher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Maher tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
Hawk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maher sneaks back into half guard.
Maher won't allow Hawk to pass to mount. #T4#
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawk controlling the action here.
Hawk prevents Maher from improving his position.
Hawk is just content to waste time from the top position. Maher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maher wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maher lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Maher misses #TD#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Maher fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk trying to control the action but Maher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is really struggling to control Maher but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position.
You can see the frustration on Maher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maher trying to remain calm as Hawk controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk trying to control the action but Maher is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maher has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawk controlling the position.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Maher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SUB#
Hawk has hold of Maher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hawk cranks the arm and Maher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lincoln Hawk!
A victorious Lincoln Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC LV SOT 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Maher connects with a body shot that sends Coming's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Maher gets the takedown into side control.
Coming can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Maher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coming knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Maher has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coming is trying to control Maher's posture but Maher avoids it.
Coming is not content to let Maher control the position.
Coming can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coming stops Maher from passing to mount.
Coming is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maher has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Coming prevents Maher from moving into mount.
Coming is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maher wants to control but Coming is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Coming is right now. #SUB2#
Maher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coming, who protects the arm well.
Maher wants to control but Coming is keeping him busy.
Coming pushes Maher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maher wants to control but Coming is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Maher is trying to get an arm triangle but Coming is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coming is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maher has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maher trying to control the position but Coming is working away.
Coming dodges the ground and pound from Maher.
Maher trying to control the position but Coming is working away. #SUB2#
Maher is trying to get an arm triangle but Coming is defending well. #SUB2#
Maher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coming pushes Maher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Maher wants to control but Coming is keeping him busy.
Coming is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maher has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Maher is trying to get an arm triangle but Coming is defending well.
Coming stops Maher from passing to mount.
Maher is looking to take a break and control but Coming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coming tries to escape but Maher is in control. #SUB2#
Maher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coming rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maher's guard! Nice work there by Coming!
Maher trying to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maher is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Coming had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maher defends it easily.
Coming is trying to keep Maher in close.
Maher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Coming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coming dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maher is trying to control the position but Coming postures up.
Coming wants to pass the guard but Maher is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher 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#
Maher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coming shoots in but Maher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coming circles away quickly and effectively.
Maher lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Maher. #TD2#
Maher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coming defends it well.
Maher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Maher thows a huge punch but Coming dodges it nicely.
Maher wants to free his trapped foot but Coming is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coming defends it well.
Maher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coming knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coming wants to control but Maher is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coming looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Maher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coming sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maher wants to control but Coming is keeping him busy.
Maher is controlling the pace.
Maher is keen to just control but Coming is a slippery customer.
Coming is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Maher is trying to work for a kimura but Coming is defending well.
Maher is thwarting Coming's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Maher is trying to work for a kimura but Coming is defending well.
Coming is trying to stand back up but Maher is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Maher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maher swings for the body but Coming moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Coming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coming slips under a jab from Maher.#TD#
Coming is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maher's half guard.
Maher wants to improve his position but Coming is controlling well. #SUB2#
Maher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maher is looking for a sweep. Coming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Coming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Coming 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.
Maher is looking to control Coming's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maher avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Coming looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Maher gets the takedown into side control.
Maher tries to move to mount but Coming blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Maher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coming is trying to control Maher's posture but Maher avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coming is pushing Maher's head away, looking to escape. Maher manages to hold on to the position though.
Coming is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maher off and has taken his back!
Maher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Maher fending off the submission attempt from Coming. #SUB#
Coming has managed to slip his arm under Maher's chin. This could be all over... yep, Maher is tapping out! Submission win for Coming.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaos Coming!

Event: DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##TD#
Maher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maher pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newsto is just riding it out for now. Maher eventually gives up the hold.
Maher trying to control from half guard but Newsto is working away.
Maher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newsto on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Newsto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maher wants to control from the top but Newsto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Newsto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maher postures up in Newsto's guard and throws a big left but Newsto blocks it. #SUB2#
Newsto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Maher 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.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher pushing down on Newsto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher trying to mount his opponent but Newsto defends it.
Maher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newsto is squirming around, avoiding Maher's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Maher looking to secure an arm triangle but Newsto defends it well.
Maher trying to control but Newsto is having none of it. #T3#
Newsto working to try and regain half guard.
Maher pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maher looking to control but Newsto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Maher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newsto is now in Maher's guard. A big mistake from Maher there, giving up the dominant position!
Newsto preventing the sweep.
Newsto stands and throws Maher's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well. #T4#
Maher struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Newsto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maher is looking to regain half guard here but Newsto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Illidian Newsto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Maher misses.
Maher throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Maher fights it but they end up in guard.
Newsto passes into half guard.
Newsto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newsto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher is looking for a sweep. Newsto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Newsto wants to work for an arm triangle but Maher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Newsto.
Maher wants to improve his position but Newsto is controlling well.
Maher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maher trying to control from the bottom.
Maher wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newsto is trying for a kimura here. Maher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newsto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Illidian Newsto!

Event: Mayhem 13 Wright v Crowder
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Han Lo misses with a looping left.
Han Lo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Maher shoots in and gets a takedown into Han Lo's guard.
Maher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Han Lo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Han Lo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Han Lo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Han Lo! #REVR#
Maher is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han Lo tries to score with some ground and pound. Maher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Han Lo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Maher wants to get back to full guard.
Maher is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Han Lo is working for an americana but Maher has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Han Lo was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Maher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Han Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Han Lo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Maher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Han Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Han Lo wants to get up but he can't break Maher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Han Lo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Han Lo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Han Lo connects with a couple of short punches.
Maher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Han Lo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Han Lo wants to stand and escape but instead Maher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Han Lo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Maher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Han Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Han Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maher has gone for a leg lock! Han Lo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maher's guard.#REVR##T3#
Han Lo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Han Lo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Han Lo looking to control.
Maher forces his way into half guard.
Maher prevents Han Lo from improving his position.#T4#
Maher is stalling here. Han Lo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Han Lo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maher is trying to control Han Lo's posture but Han Lo avoids it.
Han Lo controlling the position.
Han Lo in side control, throwing shots but Maher defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maher is trying to improve his position.
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 Mi Han Lo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Han Lo.
Maher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Han Lo.
Han Lo tries to clinch up but Maher circles away and keeps his distance.
Han Lo blocks a head kick by Maher.
Han Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
Maher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Han Lo swings for the body but Maher moves out of range.
Maher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Han Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maher somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Han Lo both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Han Lo sizes up Maher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maher shoots in looking for a takedown but Han Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maher misses with a takedown
and Han Lo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mi Han Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Maher.
Maher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Han Lo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mi Han Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Maher misses.
Maher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Han Lo eats them both and turns towards Maher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Han Lo.
Maher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Han Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Han Lo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Han Lo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maher counters with a nice leg kick.
Han Lo staying out of range there.
Mi Han Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Maher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Han Lo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maher can do to turn this around?
Han Lo misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Maher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maher. #ES#
Han Lo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Maher drags the fight down to the ground.
Han Lo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Han Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher wants to sweep but no luck.
Maher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Han Lo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maher is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Maher wants to control from the top but Han Lo keeps moving.
Maher looking to sit in guard and control but Han Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Han Lo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Maher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Han Lo working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Maher has his foot on Han Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Han Lo works his way back into a safe position though.
Han Lo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Han Lo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maher's guard.
Han Lo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maher trying to control from the bottom.
Han Lo drops an elbow to the side of Maher's head.
Han Lo wants to take a breather but Maher is having none of it.
Han Lo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maher trying to hold on to Han Lo's head to control him but Han Lo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mi Han Lo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Han Lo cracks Maher with a good jab.
Han Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Han Lo swivels and escapes.
Han Lo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Han Lo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick by Maher misses
and Maher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Han Lo punishes Maher's body with a nice straight punch.
Maher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Han Lo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Han Lo.
Han Lo avoids the head kick by Maher.
Jason Maher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maher's sensitive parts.
Han Lo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maher's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maher misses with a low kick.
Maher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han Lo.
Han Lo walks into a jab.#T1#
Han Lo 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.
Han Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maher.
Maher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Han Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Maher tries to counter it with a takedown but Han Lo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maher looks to land a combination but Han Lo avoids it well.
Maher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Han Lo defends it nicely.
Han Lo throws a series of punches but Maher moves out of range.
Maher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Han Lo.
Maher throws a jab but it's blocked by Han Lo.
Han Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Han Lo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maher backs up against the cage.
Han Lo throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Maher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Han Lo won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han Lo tries to buck Maher off but Maher is having none of it.#T2#
Maher is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Han Lo's shoulder. That is not cool.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Maher has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maher throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Maher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Han Lo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Maher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maher looking to control but instead Han Lo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Maher is looking to take a break and control but Han Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Maher is working for a submission of some sort.
Han Lo wants to improve his position but Maher is controlling well.
Mi Han Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maher stalling away here and it's allowed Han Lo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maher postures up in Han Lo's guard and throws a big left but Han Lo blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Han Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maher is one step ahead there.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Han Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Han Lo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maher has Han Lo in his guard.#REVR#
Han Lo wants to control from the top but Maher keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mi Han Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Han Lo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mi Han Lo!
Our winner, Mi Han Lo, 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.

Event: TUF Round 7
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Maher throws a leg kick that misses.
Maher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corachan misses with a takedown attempt - Maher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corachan manages to circle out of the way.
Corachan just misses with a punch to the body.
Corachan scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Corachan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corachan keeping moving, preventing Maher from controlling successfully.
Maher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corachan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Corachan looking for a sweep. Not yet Corachan, not yet.
Maher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corachan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maher takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T1#
Corachan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maher forces his way into half guard.
Maher thows a huge punch but Corachan dodges it nicely.
Maher wants to free his trapped foot but Corachan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corachan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maher is looking to take a break and control but Corachan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Maher'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maher wants to work for an arm triangle but Corachan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Corachan actively working from the bottom here.
Corachan is pressing down on Maher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Corachan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Corachan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corachan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corachan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Corachan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Maher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corachan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Corachan keeping moving, preventing Maher from controlling successfully.
Corachan trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Corachan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maher frees his head nicely. Oh but Corachan has switched to an armbar! Maher is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Asdrubal Corachan!
In his post fight interview, Asdrubal Corachan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC 17
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maher. #TD#
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bravo working over Maher with some ground and pound. Maher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Maher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maher defends it well.
Bravo prevents Maher from improving his position.#T1#
Bravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maher keeps working. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Bravo uses his free foot to push down on Maher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maher.
Maher is looking to get to half guard.
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Maher is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jason Maher has been cut.
Bravo lands a big shot to the head and Maher winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Drako Bravo!
A relieved looking Drako Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC 14
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Maher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Bummel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Bummel is trying to escape the position but Maher is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Maher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maher controls the position.
Maher working the ground and pound but O Bummel is defending the strikes.
O Bummel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Bummel is trying to control Maher's posture but Maher avoids it.
Maher trying to control the position but O Bummel is working away.
Maher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB2#
Maher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Bummel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maher trying to control the action but O Bummel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Bummel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Bummel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Bummel prevents Maher from moving into mount.
O Bummel is looking for a sweep.
O Bummel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Bummel defends it well.
Maher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Bummel . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Maher is working for a kimura but O Bummel is defending it quite comfortably.
Maher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Maher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Bummel is just riding it out for now. Maher eventually gives up the hold.
O Bummel wants to improve his position but Maher is controlling well.
Maher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Bummel !
Maher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maher connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Maher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, O Bummel has worked his arm free - good work by O Bummel !
O Bummel is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Maher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Bummel , who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Bummel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher 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#
Maher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Bummel 's calf.
O Bummel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Bummel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maher's waist but Maher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Bummel off to one side. #TD2#
Maher looking to score a takedown here. O Bummel is defending well but Maher drives through and ends up in O Bummel 's guard.
O Bummel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maher controls the pace.
Maher works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Bummel won't allow Maher to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Bummel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Maher wants to control from the top but O Bummel keeps moving.
Maher passes O Bummel 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Bummel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Bummel is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason Maher has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Bummel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maher. #SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Bummel wants to control but Maher is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Bummel tries to roll over but Maher keeps him under control.
O Bummel taking some punishment here, with Maher in his half guard.
We've been informed that Maher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
O Bummel trying to hold on to Maher's head to control him but Maher postures up.
Maher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maher moves nicely into side control.
Maher controlling the position. #T3#
O Bummel is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Maher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Bummel has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Bummel sneaks back into half guard.
Maher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Bummel taking some punishment here, with Maher in his half guard.
O Bummel wants to improve his position but Maher is controlling well.
Maher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.#SUB2#
Maher is working for a kimura but O Bummel is defending it quite comfortably.
Maher trying to mount his opponent but O Bummel defends it.
O Bummel manages to get to full guard.
Maher wants to stand but O Bummel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Bummel is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
O Bummel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maher to the mat! Maher manages to get full guard.
O Bummel pushes down on Maher's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
O Bummel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maher works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
O Bummel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Bummel has managed to get both his arms back between Maher's legs - danger averted.
Maher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Bummel won't allow Maher to sweep him here. #T1#
Maher keeping moving, preventing O Bummel from controlling successfully.
O Bummel tries to free his leg and advance position but Maher is retaining full guard.
Maher keeping moving, preventing O Bummel from controlling successfully.
O Bummel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maher is proving hard to escape from.
O Bummel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bourne O Bummel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Bummel passes into half guard.
O Bummel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maher wants to get back to full guard.
O Bummel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Bummel wants to pass the guard but Maher is defending well.
Maher is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Bummel tries to clinch there but Maher circles away.
O Bummel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
O Bummel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maher throws a counter combo.
Maher stuffs the takedown attempt from O Bummel . O Bummel gets slowly back to his feet.
O Bummel tries to clinch but Maher is having none of it.
Maher feints the counter takedown.
O Bummel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Maher gets a takedown into half guard.
Maher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Bummel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Maher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Bummel sees it coming and defends easily.
O Bummel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well, if Maher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maher is trying to control the action in half guard but O Bummel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maher is looking to advance position but O Bummel won't allow it.
O Bummel is looking to improve his position.
Maher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Bummel is just riding it out for now. Maher eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Maher.
Well Maher 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Maher!

Event: AFC10
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Maher lands a leg kick that knocks O Bummel off balance momentarily.#TD#
Maher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Bummel is trying to maintain the position but Maher is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maher prevents O Bummel from improving his position.#T1#
Maher stalling. #SU#
Maher decides to stand up.
Maher throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Bummel tries to clinch up.
O Bummel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Maher drives through with a takedown into O Bummel 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Bummel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at O'Brannigans MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maher wants to control from the top but O Bummel keeps moving.
Maher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maher seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead O Bummel has recovered full guard. #T3##SUB2#
O Bummel working for a triangle but Maher defends it easily. #SUB#
Maher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Bummel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Bummel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
O Bummel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maher can't keep his opponent in guard - O Bummel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
O Bummel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maher sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
O Bummel wants to take a breather but Maher is having none of it.
O Bummel passes to side control.
Maher can't do much from the bottom here.
Maher is looking for a sweep.
Maher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by O Bummel .
Maher tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Bummel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maher!
O Bummel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maher is looking to escape. #SUB2#
O Bummel quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for O Bummel but it's paid off an Maher is forced to tap! Nice work by O Bummel .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bourne O Bummel !

Event: AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Maher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Shore darts in and clinches Maher up against the cage.
Maher wants to break free but Shore has control.
Maher is trying to push Shore away but Shore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Shore.
Shore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shore landing knees to the body.
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Shore.
Shore keeps control of Maher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore stalling against the cage.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Maher missing with knees to the body.
Maher wants to break free but Shore has control. #T1#
Shore lands a good knee to the midsection. Maher won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Shore - that landed with a thud.
We've been informed that Maher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maher tries to stall but Shore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Maher to work.
A frustrated look appears on Maher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shore effectively controlling the action here.
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shore is keeping busy.
Shore has Maher pressed against the cage.
Shore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maher taking a breather. #T2#
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maher's face.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Maher's ribcage.
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shore avoids it.
Shore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shore.
Maher is looking for a takedown.
Shore lands a body punch.
Shore scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maher tries to stall but Shore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maher blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Shore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maher is trying to break the clinch but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore is struggling to control the position.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
Shore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Shore.
Shore landing knees to the body.
Shore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maher looks winded!
Shore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shore working Maher over with knees to the body.
Shore lands a knee to the head.
Maher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Shore as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Shore misses with an elbow over the top.
Shore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shore misses with a body punch.
Shore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shore is defending well.
Shore lands a nice knee to the body.
Maher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shore to keep the fight standing.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Maher.
Shore stalling against the cage.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shore moves into range and clinches up with Maher.
Maher is trying to pull guard but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shore is pushing Maher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shore throws an elbow but misses.
Maher tries to circle away but Shore has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shore as Maher tries to tie him up.
Maher looking to stall.
Shore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maher is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shore seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jordan Shore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jordan Shore.
Maher throws a one two combo.
Maher throws the kick towards the body but Shore avoids it.
Shore is looking to slow Maher down with leg kicks. #T2##CL#
Shore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shore.
Maher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shore avoids it.
Shore is pushing Maher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maher is trying to maintain a safe position but Shore gets an underhook and turns Maher into the cage.
Shore lands a body punch.
Shore scores with a shot to the side of Maher's head.
Knees to the body from Shore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shore lands a body shot.
Shore controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Shore. #T3#
Shore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maher avoids the elbow strike from Shore, against the cage.
Shore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Maher's ribcage.
Shore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shore lands an elbow that stopped Maher in his tracks for a moment.
Shore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maher.
Maher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shore is keeping busy.
Shore is struggling to control the position.
Maher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Shore avoiding damage.
Maher dodges an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Maher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shore misses with a punch to the body.
Maher is trying to push Shore away but Shore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shore throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shore is keeping busy.
Maher seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
That's time! Shore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maher misses the body punch #KD#
and Shore counters with a crisp one two that drops Maher! Shore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maher to his feet! Maher is in big trouble!#ROC#
Maher is rocked!#CL#
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Maher is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shore lands a big knee to the head and Maher goes down! Shore pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Shore!

Event: AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Morales blocks a head kick by Maher.
Maher cracks Morales with an open hand slap.
Maher looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maher as he avoids it easily.
Morales blocks a head kick by Maher.
Maher misses with a wild combination.
Maher misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Morales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maher's guard.
Maher wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Morales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maher trying to strike off his back.
Morales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Morales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morales is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morales manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maher has Morales in his guard.#REVB#
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Morales drops back looking for a leg! Maher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maher manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into Maher's guard. #T2#
Maher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Morales trying to control the position here. #SU#
Maher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morales tries for a takedown but Maher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Morales drives through and clinches with Maher against the cage. #TD#
Maher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Morales passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Morales.
Maher is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morales jumps into side control!
Maher is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Maher tries to improve position but can't.
Maher wants to control but Morales postures up.
Maher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maher is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales controls the position from side control.
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 Jason Maher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morales shoots in but Maher avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Morales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morales is in Maher's guard.#SUB#
Maher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morales working some strikes from top position.
Maher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher has momentary wrist control but Morales slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Morales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Morales is adopting a defensive guard.
Maher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Maher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morales looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morales looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morales! #REVB#
Maher is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morales trying to control but Maher is working from the bottom.
Maher working a defensive guard here.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maher wants to control but Morales passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Morales is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Maher is looking to improve his position.
Morales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Morales is trying to work for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
Maher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maher manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Maher is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morales is controlling Maher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maher is stalling here. Morales is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morales has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miguel Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Maher.
Morales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maher counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Morales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Morales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maher is not content to let Morales control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morales wants to work for an arm triangle but Maher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maher tries to get to full guard but Morales has control of the leg. #T1#
Maher wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
Maher is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales lands with a punch from half guard.
Morales is trying to control the action in half guard but Maher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales stays in close to Maher's body and controls the position.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Maher.
Maher scores with a nice right hand.
Maher connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Morales darts in looking for a takedown but Maher gets double underhooks and turns Morales into the cage.
Maher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maher enables Morales to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Maher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maher keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass.
Morales scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Maher has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Morales doesn't defend quickly enough and Maher has managed to lock this one up! Can Morales escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maher on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Maher!

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