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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Max closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Power Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Max throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #TD#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Max pushes Diaz off but Diaz dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Max takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Max rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Max!
Diaz 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Max looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Max wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Max is aware though and is defending well.
Max trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Max defends easily.
Max wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Max makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Max postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #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.#SUB#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Max is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Max is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Max's guard.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Max is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Max has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Max must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Luiz Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Max doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Max shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Max takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luiz Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Power Max.
Max is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Max's guard.#SUB2#
Max escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Max wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Max is breathing heavily.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Max has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Max looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Max wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Diaz seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Max is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Luiz Diaz!
An out of breath Luiz Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Max tries to clinch
and Munoz counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Munoz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Max sprawls well initially but Munoz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Max wants to sweep but Munoz has passed to side control!
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
Munoz working the body and head with strikes.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Max is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz working the ground and pound.
Munoz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Max's legs. #SUB#
Munoz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Munoz cracks Max with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Max's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munoz wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Max really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Munoz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munoz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Max is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Max struggling a bit here.
Max regains half guard.
Munoz is nestled in close to Max, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munoz lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Munoz there.
Max tries to roll over but Munoz keeps him under control.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Max's head.
Max is looking to control Munoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
Munoz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Max has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munoz is working away from the top position though.
Munoz trying to pass the guard but Max defending well.
Munoz trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom.
Max throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Munoz is nestled in close to Max, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munoz lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Munoz in particular looking to stall.
Max has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munoz is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Munoz controlling the action here.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Munoz 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.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
Max wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Munoz is looking for a kimura here.
Max trying to hold on to Munoz's head to control him but Munoz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armondo Munoz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Max on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Max.
A counter left hand to the body from Munoz misses its target.
Munoz jabs Max to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munoz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max tries to clinch but Munoz moves away
and Munoz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munoz defends it nicely.
Max closes the distance but Munoz moves to the side
and Munoz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Max enables Munoz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Max manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Munoz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munoz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munoz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?
Max has momentary wrist control but Munoz slips an elbow through the middle.
Munoz working some strikes from top position.
Munoz is in close to Max's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Max is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munoz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munoz 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.
Munoz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Max has momentary wrist control but Munoz slips an elbow through the middle.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munoz with a nice head shot there.
Munoz advances to half guard.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Max's temple. #ROC#
Max is rocked!
Munoz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Max is hurt! He's hurt bad - Munoz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Max from any more punishment! Congratulations to Munoz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armondo Munoz!
After winning the bout, Armondo Munoz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Max looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Day is trying to stand.
Max wants to stand but Day has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Max sits in half guard.
Day is trying to stand up here but Max is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Max tries to stand and escape but Day is controlling the position. #SUB#
Max is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Day pushes Max off looking to stand but Max dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Max shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Day makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Day gets caught napping as Max dives in and scores a takedown. Day manages to retain guard.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Max passes into half guard.
Day keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Day is not content to let Max control the position.
Max thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Max with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Day is defending against the submission attempts here by Max.
Max is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Max is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Day doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Max.
Max thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Max lands with a punch from half guard.
Max is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Day pushes Max off looking to stand but Max dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Day shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Max pinned against the cage. Max gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Max as Day shoots in.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Max sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Power Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Day.
Day shoots for a takedown but Max saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day goes for a double leg but Max avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Max continues to drive forward.
Max fails with an attempt to clinch.
Max shoots in but Day avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Day tries to score a power double leg takedown but Max sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Day somewhat.
Max seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Max dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Max throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Day was covering up waiting for the punch and Max finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Day is looking to stand back up but Max counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Day.
Max is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Max with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day pushes Max off looking to stand but Max dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Max is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Max missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Day kicks off Max and gets to his feet.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Max avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Max. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Max seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Day fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Day.
Day shoots in but Max avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Day drives through with a takedown into guard.
Max is trying to keep Day in close.
Day is fighting to break Max's control of his arms but Max is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Max throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Max is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SU2#
Day decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Max as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Max shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Day's guard.
Day wants to stand but Max is controlling the position.
Max trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #T4#
Max tries to stand but Day is controlling from the bottom.
Max trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Max is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max passes Day's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Max dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Max shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Max.
Nice sprawl there from Max as Day shoots in.
Max looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Max swivels and escapes.
Power Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Day.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Day gets caught napping as Max dives in and scores a takedown. Day manages to retain guard.
Max trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day is looking to stand up but Max isn't so interested in that idea.
Max sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Max throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Max's guard. Nice move by Day!#REVB#
Day stops Max from standing up.
Day wanted to stand there but Max had control of the position. #SUB#
Max throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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.
Max not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Day gets to his feet - Max follows without any prompting.
Day blocks a head kick by Max.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Max napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Max can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Max tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Day wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Max struggling a bit here.
Max tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Day easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Max wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Max working to try and regain half guard.
Max wants to control but Day is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day prevents Max from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Power Max.
Well Max 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Max!
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Event:
CCF FN 22:Built vs Vinyard
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Max circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Max counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Max. #SUB#
White isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Max stacks White on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Max!
Max moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Max connects with a decent elbow.
Max looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Max lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg. #T1#
Max is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White tries to kick Max off but Max keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White is not content to let Max control the position.
White is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
Max performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Max passes to full mount!
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Max wants to finish this one by submission but White is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Max.
White is working to get back to half guard.
White is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Stark Combat Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Max doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Max controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Max keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Max keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Max throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
White trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Max wants to sweep but no luck.
Max controls White momentarily but White frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White throws out a loose jab but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Max, pushing him back against the cage.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Max pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Power Max 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##TD2#
Max closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Max getting side control.
White is looking to get back to is feet but Max passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Max wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White gets back to half guard.
Max wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White wants to get back to full guard but Max has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Max is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Max working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White sneaks back into half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Max is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
White tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
White is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Max thows an elbow strike that misses. White gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Max doesn't seem too bothered but White quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Max is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Max really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shannon White!
Shannon White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CCF FN 20: vs Butler vs Miller
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Max takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Stein as he connects with a hook.
Stein lands with a straight right. Max didn't see that one coming.
Max shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stein as he avoids it easily.
Stein stuffs the takedown.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein is pawing at Max, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Max's nose. Max is badly hurt! Stein pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Max tries desperately to hold on but Stein is relentless in his assault! As Max receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Stein away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Stein!
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Event:
CCF FN 18:McKane vs Vieira
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Max stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stein feints and then cracks Max's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Max down. #TD#
Max drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Max working away.#T1#
Stein is pushing Max's head away, looking to escape. Max manages to hold on to the position though.
Max creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Max fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stein is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Max is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
An elbow from Max crashes against the mat.
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stein is looking to reverse the position.
Stein can't do much from the bottom here.
Max 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.
Stein trying to remain calm as Max controls from the top position.
Max looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stein is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Max is trying to get an arm triangle but Stein is defending well. #SU#
Max decides to stand back up. Max steps back and let's Stein get back to his feet.#T3#
Stein connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Stein.
Max tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Stein sends Max down but not out. Stein dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Power Max has been cut.
Max is breathing heavily.
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!
Max prevents Stein from improving position.
Max tries to bench press Stein off him but Stein keeps the position.
Stein controlling the position.
Max struggling a bit here.#T4#
Max throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Max is trying to get back to half guard.
Stein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
Max might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Max's face as Stein controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Power Max's cut.
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#
Stein connects with a jab.
Arnold Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stein drops Max with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Max! Stein dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Stein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Max shoots in but Woodley Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Woodley Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Max was just out of range.
Woodley Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Max.#TD#
Woodley Jr looking to score a takedown here. Max is defending well but Woodley Jr drives through and ends up in Max's guard.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but Woodley Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Woodley Jr preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley Jr is looking to advance position but Max has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Woodley Jr tries to lock up and control but Max gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Max trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Max avoids the attempt from Woodley Jr to control.
Woodley Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodley Jr tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Woodley Jr tries to improve his position but Max has taken his back! Max has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Woodley Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Max pushes Woodley Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Power Max!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Max shoots in for a takedown but Dirrel shows good takedown defense.
Dirrel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Max swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dirrel shoots in for a double leg but Max sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Max shoots in and gets a takedown into Dirrel's guard.
Max is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirrel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirrel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirrel, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dirrel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dirrel working a defensive guard here.
Max wants to stand but Dirrel has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirrel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Dirrel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Dirrel does it's job there.
Max just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirrel attempts a counter takedown but Max avoids it well and moves away.
Max misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Dirrel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dirrel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Max defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Dirrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirrel shoots for a takedown but Max saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Max darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dirrel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dirrel lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB2#
Max is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Dirrel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Max has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Max controlling the action here.
Dirrel is looking to get back to is feet but Max passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Max remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Max has an Americana. Dirrel didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Max is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Max hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Power Max!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Fernandez scores with a punch to the head.
Fernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fernandez sizes up Max with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernandez staying out of range there.
Max is looking to clinch.
Max rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Max fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernandez.#TD2#
Max decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Max thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Fernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Max takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU2#
Max stands up out of the half guard.
Max looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobo Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Max shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Max taking a breather here.
Fernandez tries to bench press Max off him but Max keeps the position.
Max remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Max has an Americana. Fernandez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Max is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Max hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Power Max!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Max tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Max on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Max shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Max looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#CL2#
Max moves into the clinch.
Max stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Max tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Power Max.
Max looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Max tries to tie him up.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Max jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Max takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Max manages to break the clinch.
Max takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Max misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Max doesn't seem phased though.
Max slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Max looks winded!
Johnson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Max's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Johnson dives in looking to finish as Max flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Johnson's strikes! Johnson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Max's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Max was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
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