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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 10
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Cordolha misses #CL2#
and Maverick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cordolha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maverick digs a right hand into Cordolha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cordolha's gas tank.
Maverick scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maverick as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordolha is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Maverick as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick lands a shot to the body.
Maverick presses Cordolha against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cordolha backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick scores with a hook to the body.
Maverick is leaning against Cordolha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maverick lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
#T1#
Maverick cracks Cordolha with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Cordolha is rocked!
Maverick scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Cordolha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick creates a bit of distance and cracks Cordolha with a big uppercut! Cordolha goes down! The referee pushes Maverick away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Cordolha make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Maverick takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe Maverick!
Jose Cordolha was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiit'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Shann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maverick doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Shann.
Shann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Shann tries to get set, Maverick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shann manages to avoid the attempt.
Shann misses with the combination.
Maverick tries to counter by clinching up but Shann breaks away and moves out of range.
Shann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maverick circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Maverick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Shann and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shann misses with a series of wild punches.
Maverick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shann.
Shann misses with the combination.
As Shann tries to get set, Maverick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shann manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Shann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Shann throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Shann tries to get set, Maverick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shann manages to avoid the attempt.
Kurt Shann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shann throws out the jab.
Shann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maverick circles away quickly and effectively.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Shann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Shann tries to get set, Maverick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shann manages to avoid the attempt.
Shann looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Shann throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Maverick tries to counter by clinching up but Shann breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Shann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maverick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shann manages to circle out of the way.
Shann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Shann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shann misses with a wild combination.
Maverick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shann.
Shann throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Maverick counters by moving into the clinch.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shann.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Shann.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Shann dominated that round.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shann throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Shann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurt Shann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shann falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Shann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shann controls his hands.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Shann avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes.
Shann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maverick as the two fighters clinch.
Shann tries to break free but Maverick pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shann.
Shann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maverick lands with a short shot to the head.
Shann is trying to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling him.
Shann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maverick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shanns head.
Maverick tries to work over Shann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Maverick.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shann trying to stall but Maverick improves his position.
Maverick lands a body punch.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Shann can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe Maverick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shann's elbow.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shann controls his hands.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Maverick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shanns head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Shann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shann's efforts to push away.
Shann prevents a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maverick dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shann looks to land a combination. Maverick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shann.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shann throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Shann.
Sloppy strikes from Shann. Those never looked like landing.
Shann misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Shann does no damage.
Shann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
As Shann tries to get set, Maverick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shann manages to avoid the attempt.
Shann throws a big shot that misses.
Shann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maverick tries to counter by clinching up but Shann breaks away and moves out of range.
Shann scores with a punch to the head.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Shann.
Shann throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Shann and move into the clinch.#T2#
Shann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Shann tries to get set, Maverick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shann manages to avoid the attempt.
Shann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Shann.
Shann misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shann manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shann misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Maverick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shann controls his hands.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Shann tries to circle away but Maverick has him pinned against the ropes.
Shann blocks an uppercut.
Maverick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shann.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Shann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Shann!
Kurt Shann decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 2
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Maverick counters by moving into the clinch.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Maverick keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Maverick keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Maverick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes. #T1#
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Ramirez tries to break free but Maverick pushes him back against the ropes.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
#T2#
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A nice left hand lands by Maverick.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick lands a right hand.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Maverick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramirezs head.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the ropes.
Joe Maverick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Maverick has the dominant position.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
#T2#
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Joe Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Maverick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Ramirez throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Maverick.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling him.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
SFC 11: Bradman x Gonza
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Victoria looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maverick!
Maverick is looking for a sweep.
Maverick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maverick wants to control but Victoria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Victoria with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Victoria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victoria wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Victoria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maverick trying to hold on to Victoria's head to control him but Victoria postures up.
Maverick tries to roll over but Victoria keeps him under control.
Victoria is thwarting Maverick's attempts to control the position.
Victoria controlling the action here.
Maverick is positioning himself well to prevent Victoria advancing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Victoria stalling.
Victoria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maverick for as long as he can get away with.
Maverick wants to improve his position but Victoria is controlling well.
Victoria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Victoria shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Maverick wants to control but Victoria is keeping busy.
Maverick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Victoria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Victoria.
Maverick is concentrating on defense, preventing Victoria from advancing position.
Maverick is looking for a sweep. Victoria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Victoria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maverick is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Victoria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Victoria has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maverick wants to control but Victoria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Victoria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick tries to roll over but Victoria keeps him under control.
Victoria controlling the pace.
Victoria prevents Maverick from improving his position.
Victoria is controlling the pace.
Maverick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Victoria has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick tries to lock up and control but Victoria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Victoria 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##TD#
Victoria shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maverick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maverick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maverick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maverick looking to control.
Victoria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maverick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maverick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Victoria pulls Maverick in close to his closed guard and prevents Maverick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Victoria pulls Maverick in close to prevent any damage.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Victoria keeps moving.
Victoria wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Victoria trying to keep a closed guard but Maverick is proving a slippery customer.
Victoria seems keen to control Maverick's posture.
Maverick's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Victoria managing to control the position.
Victoria working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maverick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Victoria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maverick is trying to defend but Victoria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maverick trying to hold on to Victoria's head to control him but Victoria postures up.
#T3#
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
Victoria seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maverick keeping hold of Victoria's head, controlling as best he can.
Victoria is controlling the pace.
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Victoria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Victoria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Maverick is trying is best to control the position here.
Maverick is trying to control but Victoria passes into side control!
Maverick is looking for a sweep.
Maverick struggling a bit here.
Maverick manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Victoria 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Victoria is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Victoria dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Victoria decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maverick has his hands clasped together around Victoria's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick is looking for a sweep. Victoria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maverick is holding on to half guard well.
Victoria is taking a breather. Maverick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Victoria is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Victoria in particular looking to stall.
Maverick has his hands clasped together around Victoria's back. He's all about the action.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but Victoria has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Victoria in particular looking to stall.
Joe Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Victoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maverick has his hands clasped together around Victoria's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Victoria scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Victoria controlling the position.
Maverick tries to buck Victoria off but Victoria is having none of it.
Maverick is not content to let Victoria control the position.
Victoria controlling from side mount.
Maverick is looking to regain half guard here but Victoria keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Victoria 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 Maverick's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joe Victoria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Victoria in the domination position with Maverick hanging on.
Victoria takes a little break here. Maverick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maverick wants to control but Victoria postures up.
Victoria trying to control the action but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick is trying to escape the position but Victoria is controlling the position.
Maverick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Victoria's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maverick manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Victoria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Victoria 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Victoria!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hamlet digs a good body shot into Maverick's ribs.
Nice shot by Hamlet.
Hamlet clobbers Maverick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Hamlet's head coaches at Hope MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamlet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamlet lands the left hand.
Hamlet works over Maverick's head and body with a nice combination.
Maverick moves forwards but Hamlet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamlet.
Maverick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamlet.
Hamlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Hamlet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Maverick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Maverick drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maverick wants to sweep but no luck.
Maverick is pulling down on Hamlet's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamlet, at least for the moment.
Hamlet stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maverick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maverick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamlet preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamlet chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Hamlet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamlet won't allow Maverick to sweep him here.
Hamlet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamlet won't allow Maverick to sweep him here.
Maverick has Hamlet pulled in close to control his posture.
Maverick is continuing to stall.
Hamlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maverick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamlet preventing the sweep. #T2#
Maverick pulls Hamlet in close to prevent any damage.
Hamlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamlet preventing the sweep.
Hamlet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maverick trying to control the position here.
Hamlet 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maverick looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hamlet cracks Maverick with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maverick holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamlet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamlet is breathing heavily.
Hamlet won't allow Maverick to sweep him here.
Hamlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maverick managing to control the position.
Maverick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamlet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maverick pulls Hamlet in to control the position.
Let's hope that Maverick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maverick.#T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamlet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamlet misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harry Hamlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamlet misses with an uppercut.
Maverick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hamlet throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hamlet lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Hamlet fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maverick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamlet.
Hamlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Hamlet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamlet misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hamlet dominated that round.
That's time! Hamlet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maverick slips under a jab.
Hamlet swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Hamlet sets himself, and Maverick steps forward looking for the clinch! Hamlet avoids it this time.
Hamlet looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hamlet.
Hamlet sets himself, and Maverick steps forward looking for the clinch! Hamlet avoids it this time.
Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamlet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamlet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maverick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamlet cracks Maverick with an open hand slap.
Hamlet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maverick ducks right into an uppercut from Hamlet.
Hamlet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamlet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamlet digs a good body shot into Maverick's ribs.
Hamlet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Hamlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Hamlet stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamlet throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick wants to counter the offense by Hamlet and move into the clinch position.
Hamlet throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Maverick counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Maverick pulls guard effortlessly.
Maverick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maverick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hamlet throwing strikes from guard but Maverick blocks nicely.
Maverick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hamlet preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hamlet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maverick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maverick pulls Hamlet in close to prevent any damage.
Hamlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamlet won't allow Maverick to sweep him here.
Hamlet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maverick holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamlet preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hamlet being controlled here momentarily.
Hamlet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamlet won't allow Maverick to sweep him here.
Maverick is pulling down on Hamlet's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamlet, at least for the moment.
Hamlet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maverick managing to control the position.
Maverick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maverick has his hands on Hamlet's head, controlling the position.
Hamlet postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
Maverick trying to control the position here.
Maverick wants to sweep here but Hamlet controlling him for the moment.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick has control of Hamlet's left arm, preventing Hamlet from doing any damage.
Hamlet stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamlet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maverick has Hamlet pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Hamlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maverick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hamlet 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#
A left lands for Hamlet.
Hamlet digs a good body shot into Maverick's ribs.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Hamlet.
Hamlet sets himself, and Maverick steps forward looking for the clinch! Hamlet avoids it this time.
Hamlet lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamlet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maverick's head.
Hamlet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Hamlet throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamlet.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamlet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamlet scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hamlet misses.
Hamlet throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Hamlet sets himself, and Maverick steps forward looking for the clinch! Hamlet avoids it this time.#T1#
Hamlet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maverick wants to counter with a clinch but Hamlet pushes him away.
Hamlet misses with a wild body shot.
Maverick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maverick tries to counter with a clinch but Hamlet shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Hamlet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maverick back to the cage. Hamlet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hamlet misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Maverick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maverick digs a right hand underneath Hamlet's ribcage. Hamlet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Maverick pulls guard effortlessly.
Hamlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Maverick is adopting a defensive guard.
Maverick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamlet is one step ahead there.
Joe Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maverick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maverick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The adventures of Maverick the control monster continue. Boring.
Yet more stalling tactics from Maverick.
Hamlet stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
Maverick has control of Hamlet's left arm, preventing Hamlet from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Hamlet stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
Maverick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamlet. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamlet sets himself, and Maverick steps forward looking for the clinch! Hamlet avoids it this time.
Hamlet looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick tries to counter with a clinch but Hamlet shakes him off and moves away.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Hamlet connects with a looping right hand.
Hamlet misses with an uppercut.
Hamlet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamlet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamlet.#T4#
Maverick avoids the body shot from Hamlet.
Hamlet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maverick wants to counter the offense by Hamlet and move into the clinch position.
Hamlet misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamlet controls his hands.
Maverick works on Hamlet's body with a couple of short punches.
Maverick scores with a shot to the side of Hamlet's head.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maverick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Hamlet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Maverick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Maverick is looking for a triangle but Hamlet pushes his legs off easily.
Hamlet won't allow Maverick to sweep him here.
Harry Hamlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hamlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamlet, 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 Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hamlet!
Our winner, Harry Hamlet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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