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Event:
IFC7 - WAR GAMES
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Downdin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maximus counters with a straight right hand.
Downdin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Downdin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Clinchimus Maximus has been cut.
Downdin looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Downdin sets himself, and Maximus steps forward looking for the clinch! Downdin avoids it this time.
Sasha Downdin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downdin tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Downdin lands a big head kick that sends Maximus tumbling to the mat! Downdin takes a step backwards and waves Maximus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downdin missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Downdin lands a left and a right that send Maximus crashing to the mat, dazed. Downdin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Downdin tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Downdin finish him?
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Downdin misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Maximus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Maximus seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus stalling in the clinch.
Maximus stalling.
The crowd are getting on Maximus's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus slows down the pace here.
Downdin wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clinchimus Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus avoiding damage as Downdin throws knees to the body.
Downdin tries to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling the position.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Downdin is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maximus lands a knee to the body.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximus takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Downdin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus stalling in the clinch.
Maximus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downdin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maximus dodges an elbow strike from Downdin.
Downdin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downdin misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downdin working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Downdin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Downdin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus stalling against the cage.
Downdin tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus has Downdin pressed against the cage.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clinchimus Maximus.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Downdin throws out the jab.
Maximus tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Maximus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Downdin throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Downdin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Downdin throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downdin sets himself, and Maximus steps forward looking for the clinch! Downdin avoids it this time.
Downdin misses with a looping left.
A jab from Downdin misses.
Downdin misses with a straight right.
Downdin throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Maximus moves into the clinch.#T4#
Downdin looking to stall.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downdin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downdin.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Downdin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Downdin avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Downdin is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Downdin has his back to the cage.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Downdin throws a head punch that misses.
Downdin throws an elbow but it misses.
Maximus is struggling to control the position.
Downdin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Downdin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinchimus Maximus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Downdin tries to land a body kick
and Maximus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Downdin really felt that one!
Downdin throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Downdin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Maximus hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Downdin!
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Event:
IFC4 - BONE$YARD
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Manchinha stuns Maximus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manchinha throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Maximus drives through and clinches with Manchinha against the cage.
Maximus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manchinha swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut.
Maximus controlling the action here for a moment.
Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Manchinha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Manchinha is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchinha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus stalls.
Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
Manchinha working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Manchinha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Maximus stalling the fight.
Maximus stalling in the clinch.
Maximus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Maximus just leaning against Manchinha, taking a breather.
Manchinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manchinha letting Maximus take a breather here.
Manchinha lands a body punch.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchinha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manchinha has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Maximus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage. #BC2#
Manchinha breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Manchinha instigates a clinch.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manchinha avoids it.
Maximus leaning against his opponent.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchinha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Maximus has Manchinha pushed against the cage.
Maximus is pushing Manchinha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clinchimus Maximus.
A telegraphed right hand from Manchinha misses the target.
Maximus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manchinha manages to circle out of the way.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Manchinha misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Manchinha clinches with his opponent.
Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manchinha misses with the head strike.
Maximus effectively controlling the action here.
Manchinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus trying to control the position but instead, Manchinha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus into the cage.
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Manchinha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manchinha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Manchinha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manchinha letting Maximus take a breather here.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manchinha avoids it.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks it.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Maximus trying to stall but Manchinha improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Manchinha.
Manchinha tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Manchinha.
Manchinha is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximus throws an elbow but misses.
Manchinha swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manchinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Manchinha's cut.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Manchinha drives through and clinches with Maximus against the cage.
Manchinha can't break the clinch.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
We've been informed that Manchinha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Manchinha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchinha lands a left hand.
Maximus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maximus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manchinha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manchinha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manchinha lands a right hand.
Manchinha is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manchinha lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Manchinha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manchinha lands with a short shot to the head.
Manchinha throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manchinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manchinha tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Manchinha back against the cage.
Manchinha pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manchinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manchinha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manchinha's efforts to push away.
Manchinha tries to stall but Maximus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maximus is trying to stall.
Elias Manchinha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manchinha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Manchinha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximus is trying to stall.
Manchinha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus misses with an elbow strike.
Manchinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manchinha managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Manchinha misses with the head strike.
Manchinha is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchinha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Maximus. #T3#
Manchinha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Manchinha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchinha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manchinha scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Manchinha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manchinha has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Manchinha digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximus.
Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Manchinha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manchinha lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha.
Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Manchinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manchinha lands with a left to the head.
Manchinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Manchinha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manchinha is keeping busy.
Manchinha is trying to break free.
Manchinha swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manchinha is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Manchinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Manchinha's cut.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manchinha cracks Maximus with an open hand slap.
Manchinha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manchinha. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manchinha misses with a looping right.
Maximus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manchinha swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Manchinha misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Maximus moves into the clinch.
Manchinha is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manchinha can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manchinha's defenses.
Manchinha digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manchinha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha.
Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Maximus.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Manchinha has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manchinha wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Maximus is looking to control Manchinha's arms but Manchinha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manchinha as Maximus tries to tie him up.
Manchinha scores with a hook to the body.
Manchinha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Manchinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Manchinha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manchinha.
Elias Manchinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manchinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manchinha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manchinha pushes Maximus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manchinha is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Maximus prevents Manchinha from breaking the clinch.
Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
#T3#
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manchinha misses with a body punch.
Manchinha tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Manchinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manchinha's brow.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maximus.
Manchinha works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Manchinha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manchinha lands a left hand.
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Manchinha tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Manchinha lands with a short shot to the head.
Manchinha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manchinha misses with some punches.
Manchinha gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus prevents a body shot from Manchinha.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manchinha as Maximus tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Manchinha - that landed with a thud.
Manchinha tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manchinha is trying to break free.
Maximus keeps control of Manchinha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manchinha is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Maximus being controlled against the cage.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Manchinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manchinha 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Manchinha!
A relieved looking Elias Manchinha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC2 - BEWARE
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Maximus slips a jab from Baker.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Maximus tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Maximus blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baker scores with a knee to the head.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maximus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Baker.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baker scores a nice knee to the body.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus has Baker pressed against the cage.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Baker.
Maximus looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximus throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker has Maximus pushed against the cage.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximus lands a knee to the body.
Baker presses Maximus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baker pushes Maximus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus letting Baker take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximus tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Baker stalling.
Baker lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Baker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Baker 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#
Baker looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Maximus dodges the punch combination from Baker.
#CL#
Baker rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximus tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as Maximus tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. #T1#
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Baker gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Baker stalls.
Baker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus landing knees to the body.
Maximus has Baker pushed against the cage.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximus can do to turn this around?
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximus letting Baker take a breather here.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
George Baker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baker is working Maximus over against the cage.
Maximus trying to control the position but instead, Baker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus into the cage.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus looking to stall.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maximus tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Clinchimus Maximus has been cut.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Baker. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Baker creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Maximus out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Baker!
George Baker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Quark's for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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