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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Maynard dives in for a single leg takedown but Ftw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ftw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard is trying to stand back up but Ftw is controlling him
Ftw wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ftw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maynard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ftw.
Ftw is keen to just control but Maynard is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard trying to control from the bottom.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Ftw is controlling well.
Maynard trying to control here.
#T1#
Ftw lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard is trying to maintain the position but Ftw is very close to passing his half guard.
Ftw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ftw is working away from the top position though.
Ftw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maynard!
Maynard swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Maynard wants to hold on but Ftw pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ftw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maynard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Ftw moves to take his opponent's back.
Maynard rolls, trying to escape but Ftw keeps control of the position.
Maynard is trying to get back to his feet but Ftw has full control of the position and if anything, Maynard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maynard turns into Ftw and is now in his guard.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard stands up over Ftw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ftw controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself. #T3#
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maynard with a nice head shot there.
Ftw controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Ftw looks winded!
Ftw looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maynard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Maynard seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ftw tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maynard has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Ftw reaches up to try and control the position but Maynard seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ftw rolls and tries to escape and now Maynard has his back!
Maynard lands strikes to the head.
Maynard controls the position.#SUB#
Ftw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maynard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ftw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Maynard dominated that round.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ftw drives through with a takedown into Maynard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maynard is adopting a defensive guard.
Ftw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Maynard has his foot on Ftw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ftw works his way back into a safe position though.
Ftw lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ftw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ftw has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ftw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ftw has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Ftw trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ftw trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ftw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Ftw from controlling successfully.
Maynard pulls Ftw in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Ftw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ftw trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ftw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SU2#
Maynard is working an open guard so Ftw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Maynard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ftw is trying to defend but Maynard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ftw pushes Maynard off and gets back to his feet.
Buzz Ftw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maynard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ftw circles away.
Ftw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Ftw gets a double leg takedown into Maynard's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ftw passes Maynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buzz Ftw has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Ftw escapes and gets back to his feet.
Maynard scores with a head kick. Ftw tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Ftw clinches.
Maynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maynard slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Ftw 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#
Ftw throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Maynard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ftw to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ftw wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ftw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Maynard is looking for a triangle but Ftw pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Ftw wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #SUB#
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Maynard is looking for a triangle but Ftw pushes his legs off easily.
Ftw trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #ES#
Maynard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ftw is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Ftw drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Ftw blocks nicely.
Ftw has momentary wrist control but Maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
Maynard landing with the ground and pound.
Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maynard connects with a couple of short punches.
Ftw working a defensive guard but Maynard passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Maynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Ftw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Maynard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ftw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maynard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maynard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Maynard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ftw is just riding it out for now. Maynard eventually gives up the hold.
Ftw is trying to control but Maynard manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Ftw flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB#
Ftw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maynard. #SUB#
Maynard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ftw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maynard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Maynard!
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